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09/06/2026

Hey Palmy carers & whānau!

Whānau Lounge - Midweek Drop In is back again tomorrow.
If you are caring for someone who is neurodiverse and/or disabled this is for you!

Drop-in anytime, for as long as you want between 10:30am & 12pm for a cuppa and a natter at Allsorts Centre ☕️

There is no cost and there is even a play area for the littlies 🧸

26/05/2026

Whānau Lounge - Midweek Drop In is on again today, and everyone Wednesday till July 1st

📍 Allsorts Centre
⏰️ Drop in anytime between 10:30am-12pm, stay as long as you like 💛

Caring for someone with neurodiversity can be rewarding - and at times, overwhelming, isolating, or just a lot.
Whānau Lounge is a relaxed, midweek drop-in created for caregivers and whānau to step outside the home and into a supportive community space.

There’s no structure, no pressure, and no expectations.
You can come for a quick cuppa or stay the whole time - whatever works for you.
This is a space to:
- Connect with others who understand
- Share experiences or simply listen
- Take a breather in a safe, welcoming environment
- Bring your tamariki along

What’s available:
☕ Free tea and coffee
🧸 Play area for tamariki
🎲 Board games, books, and activities
🎱 Pool table
💬 Space for kōrero, connection, or quiet time

💸 Free to attend
📝 No registration required
This space is for you. Come as you are.

12/05/2026

Tomorrow 🤍 the Whānau Lounge - Midweek Drop In is back for those caring for a neurodiverse loved ones.

If you’ve been thinking about coming - this is your reminder that you don’t have to decide anything today.
You don’t have to commit to every week.

Whānau Lounge Drop-In is for anyone caring for someone whose brain operates outside of what society calls “normal.”

That might look like:
- A child with autism or dyslexia
- A partner living with ADHD
- An elder with memory loss
- Someone navigating stress, mental health, head injury, or stroke
There are many reasons a brain works differently.

What we do know is this - the people who love and care for them often carry extra.
This space is here to acknowledge that.
The love. The load. And the need to just breathe sometimes.

☕ Free tea & coffee
🧸 Play area for tamariki
🎲 Games, books, pool table
💬 Space to chat, or sit quietly
Think of it like a living room in the community.

📍 Allsorts Centre
🕥 Drop in anytime 10:30am – 12pm
💸 Free | No registration

Come this week, next week, or once in a while.
It’s here when you need it.

05/05/2026

Tomorrow 🤍 the Whānau Lounge - Midweek Drop In space for those caring for a neurodiverse loved one opens for the first time.

If you’ve been thinking about coming - this is your reminder that you don’t have to decide anything today.
You don’t have to commit to every week.

Whānau Lounge Drop-In is for anyone caring for someone whose brain operates outside of what society calls “normal.”

That might look like:
- A child with autism or dyslexia
- A partner living with ADHD
- An elder with memory loss
- Someone navigating stress, mental health, head injury, or stroke
There are many reasons a brain works differently.
What we do know is this - the people who love and care for them often carry extra.
This space is here to acknowledge that.
The love. The load. And the need to just breathe sometimes.

☕ Free tea & coffee
🧸 Play area for tamariki
🎲 Games, books, pool table
💬 Space to chat, or sit quietly
Think of it like a living room in the community.

📍 Allsorts Centre
🕥 Drop in anytime 10:30am – 12pm
💸 Free | No registration

Come this week, next week, or once in a while.
It’s here when you need it.

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