Recovery College

11/05/2026

This is what it's all about 🤗

02/03/2026

Click for more info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o6DU7R39QdsYmSHo2q2uEDgItlIlPfBN

28/01/2026

🌈 Do you want to learn practical ways to better support our rainbow whānau?

Join Rika for Rainbow in Recovery — a Recovery College workshop focused on how to show up as a safe, respectful, and supportive ally

🤝 This session is grounded in lived experience and is designed for anyone wanting to do better in real-life situations.

🗓 Tuesday 10 February
🕙 10am – 1pm
📍 Papakura Library – Meeting Room

🎟 This free workshop is open to anyone who lives or works in Counties Manukau.

🌈 Allies and rainbow people are both welcome.

28/01/2026

Join us on Feb 10th and,learn how to be a good ally to the rainbow community. Contact DRIVE Consumer Direction to register.

27/01/2026

Uploading... first workshop for 2026. Watch this space.

16/11/2025

16/11/2025

Link in bio. Join us for this free workshop on Mon Dec 8th.

15/11/2025

🎉 🫣 The holiday season can feel very different when we’re in recovery.

Join us as we develop strategies to move through it with more steadiness, confidence, and support. 🧰

Facilitated by Edith, we’ll explore simple ways we can handle holiday season parties, family gatherings, and the other challenges that come up.

We’ll also use Te Whare Tapa Wha to check in with our wellbeing and build a plan that actually supports us through the season. 🌿

Date: Mon Dec 8th
Time: 10am–1pm
Location: Ember’s Otāhuhu Hub, 51 Huia Road
Cost: Free

Anyone who lives or works in Counties Manukau is welcome to attend.

Register here: https://forms.gle/oir8cZfHwYQp3Ygg7

📨 Message us if you have any questions.

31/07/2025

🌟 Explore ADHD, Autism & more with Peter Thorburn 🌟

Join us for an enlightening three-part series on neurodivergence with Peter Thorburn at Papakura Library! 🌟

Dive into the fascinating world of neurodivergence with Peter, who brings a unique blend of personal experience and professional expertise to the table.

Whether you're neurodivergent, supporting someone who is, or simply eager to learn, these sessions are perfect for you.

👋 Feel free to attend one, two, or all three sessions. 👋

📅 Thursdays, 10am-1pm:
- Aug 7: Focus on ADHD
- Aug 14: Focus on Autism
- Aug 21: Alcohol and the Brain

📍 Where: Papakura Library

🙌 Don't miss out—sign up now! https://bit.ly/4kFVrY9

Best of all, our workshops are absolutely FREE for anyone living or working in Counties Manukau. Spaces are limited, so register today and expand your understanding of neurodivergence! 🤩