Welcome Academy Trust

Welcome Academy Trust We run community-focused initiatives and enriching cultural, educational and recreational activities.

🌿 A gentle space for immigrant women to pause, reflect, and reconnect.Join this 6-week confidential therapy group in Chr...
17/06/2026

🌿 A gentle space for immigrant women to pause, reflect, and reconnect.
Join this 6-week confidential therapy group in Christchurch and explore themes of migration, womanhood, change, and belonging in a supportive environment.
📅 22 July – 26 August
📍 Christchurch

🥋 Thank you to everyone who joined our first Women‘s Taekwondo Class!We had a wonderful time learning new skills, buildi...
16/06/2026

🥋 Thank you to everyone who joined our first Women‘s Taekwondo Class!
We had a wonderful time learning new skills, building confidence, and connecting with one another in a welcoming and supportive environment.
A special thank you to Coach Entezary for leading such an inspiring and energetic session. Your dedication, energy, and encouragement made the session both enjoyable and empowering.
We would also like to thank the Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre for providing a fantastic space for our community activities.
We look forward to seeing you again at future activities!

Free community information session with the Office of the Ombudsman. Learn about the free and independent support availa...
14/06/2026

Free community information session with the Office of the Ombudsman. Learn about the free and independent support available when dealing with government agencies. Everyone is welcome!
📅 18 June | 🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Upper Riccarton Library, Christchurch

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🌟 Weekend in ChristchurchFrom local markets and community activities to live music, cultural experiences, and delicious ...
12/06/2026

🌟 Weekend in Christchurch
From local markets and community activities to live music, cultural experiences, and delicious food, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the weekend across our city.
Wishing everyone a safe, enjoyable, and memorable weekend.





🌿 Empower Your Wellbeing in 90 MinutesJoin psychologist Simi Desor for a free online wellbeing session designed for memb...
08/06/2026

🌿 Empower Your Wellbeing in 90 Minutes

Join psychologist Simi Desor for a free online wellbeing session designed for members of the Iranian community.

In this 90-minute session, we will explore:
✔ Understanding Anger
✔ Managing Conflict
✔ Building Self-Care
✔ Strengthening Wellbeing
📅 Wednesday, 17 June | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📅 Wednesday, 24 June | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
💻 Online via Zoom

🔗 Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83870351952
🆔 Webinar ID: 838 7035 1952
No registration required.

Presented by Simi Desor
Registered Psychologist & Cultural Advisor

🌍 World Refugee Day 2026A community celebration recognising the strength, resilience, and contributions of refugee commu...
05/06/2026

🌍 World Refugee Day 2026

A community celebration recognising the strength, resilience, and contributions of refugee communities.

📅 Thursday, 25 June 2026
🕤 9:30am – 2:00pm
📍 Hagley College Auditorium

The event will bring together communities from across Christchurch to celebrate cultural diversity, connection, and belonging.

🌸 WOMEN ONLY – FREE TAEKWONDO MOVEMENT SESSION 🌸Looking for a fun way to improve your fitness, coordination, and confide...
04/06/2026

🌸 WOMEN ONLY – FREE TAEKWONDO MOVEMENT SESSION 🌸
Looking for a fun way to improve your fitness, coordination, and confidence?
Join us for a FREE one-day Taekwondo movement session exclusively for women. This welcoming and supportive activity is designed for all experience levels, including complete beginners.
Through movement-based exercises, games, and practical skill development, participants will gain a better understanding of how their body moves while learning one of Taekwondo‘s most fundamental techniques—the Roundhouse Kick (Dollyo Chagi).
✨ What you’ll experience: • Warm-up fundamentals and mobility exercises
• Stretching and flexibility training
• Coordination and body awareness activities
• Fun group games and movement challenges
• Step-by-step instruction of the Roundhouse Kick (Dollyo Chagi)
• A positive and supportive women-only environment
🌟 Benefits: • Improve movement quality and balance
• Develop coordination and motor control
• Increase body awareness and confidence
• Learn practical Taekwondo skills
• Connect with other women in the community
📅 Monday, 15 June
📍 Function Room 2, Multicultural Centre
💰 FREE SESSION
📝 Registration link:https://forms.gle/61HYPULA9tjHAdYQ9

Whether you‘re completely new to Taekwondo or simply looking for a fun and active experience, this session is for you!
Move. Kick. Grow. Together. 💜

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