Drop In Services

The Lower Hutt Women’s Centre

Women are welcome to ‘drop in’  to the Lower Hutt women’s centre anytime during our opening hours. Just come straight down the hallway, into the kitchen where you can settle in. We offer a warm, dry, safe space for all women and children. The women’s centre is always a women only space.

We’re open:

Monday and Tuesday 10:00am to 2:00pm

Wednesday to Friday 9:00am to 2:00pm

We also have the following more structured drop-in groups.

Creative Connections Arts Therapy Group

Wednesdays, 4-6pm,  Doors close at 4.10pm so please arrive on time.

More details here: https://lhwc.org.nz/art-for-wellbeing/

Feminist Discussion Group

The second Friday of each month 7 – 8.30pm
Free, no need to book

Come down to the Centre for some supper and a yarn. There will be a different topic each month.

Kai & Korero

The third Tuesday of each month 12 – 1pm
Free, no need to book

Come down to the Centre for some kai and connection.

 

 

 

 

 

What women can do when they drop in

  • Computers – the centre has two computers for women to use.
  • Volunteers – Often there is a volunteer available for women to talk to. You may be after a listening ear or after information on resources available to you. Our volunteers can help with that.
  • Tea/ coffee –  There is always free hot drinks available.
  • Space to chill – The centre is a safe space, where all women and children are welcome to spend time just chilling out and being themselves.
  • Wifi – We have free wifi available for women to access
  • Information / pamphlets – There are are pamphlets available for women browse. If you can’t find what you are after, one of our volunteers may be able to help you.
  • Donation area – Women are welcome add, or take from, our donations, which is located in our hallway. We accept small donations such as clothings and toys. All women are welcome to browse through the donations, there are no requirements for accessing it, please just take what you need.
  • Library – If you are a member of the Lower Hutt Women’s centre you are welcome to browse the library. Which is located in one of the rooms in the house.