Ashburton Parents Centre has been connecting familities in our community for 20 years.

We are part of a national organisation (Parents Centre NZ Inc, which was conceived because of the need for childbirth education classes in New Zealand) and are one of 52 Parents Centres nationwide who offer the following four core services to our members:

• Childbirth Education
• Parent Support and Education
• Activities
• Advocacy/Lobbying for parenting, birthing and families

We offer a wide range of parent education courses and workshops, support and social opportunities for families with children aged from birth to five years.

Parents Centre is a volunteer organisation run by parents for parents. We are always looking for new faces to help us keep this wonderful organisation running. If you feel you have some time to spare each month to give back to the community then why not think about volunteering with us and meeting some wonderful people in the process. You only ever have to take on what you are comfortable with, some of our positions need commitments once a week, once a month, or once every other month. If you want more information to find out more about us, please phone 302 6085.

We offer:

Childbirth Education - We offer all expectant parents the chance to join our 2 day Childbirth Education classes led by a trained Childbirth Educator.

Baby & You - A five week programme for parents of new babies from newborns to 4 months.

Moving & Munching - This two week course aimed at babies from 4 months old

Tinies to Tots - A six week evening course for parents of children from 10 to 18 months old. 

Tots to Toddlers - A five week comprehensive course for parents of children from 18 months to 3 years old.

Preschool to School - A brand P

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Parents Centre New Zealand supports YesVote.  For more information please visit http://www.YesVote.org.nz