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💜 Whānau Lounge - Term 3 💜Our final Whānau Lounge drop-in for the term is happening tomorrow, 11am–1pm at:Allsorts Centr...
22/09/2026

💜 Whānau Lounge - Term 3 💜

Our final Whānau Lounge drop-in for the term is happening tomorrow, 11am–1pm at:
Allsorts Centre & Cafe
515 Main Street, Palmerston North.

And honestly… if you’re at that point in the term where the days are somehow too long, too slow AND far too fast all at once — especially with kids, end-of-term activities, appointments, school events and everything else going on — come and take a breather. We all in this together 😮‍💨😉

☕ Free tea & coffee
🎲 Activities
💬 Chitter & chatter
🧒 Play area for tamarik
🌿 Drop in for 10 minutes or stay for a couple of hours

You don't need to register. You don't need to arrive at a certain time. And you don't need to have anything to say.

Just drop in when you can, stay as long or as little as you like, and take a moment for yourself.

Whether you're a regular or you've been thinking “I should really go along one day…” — tomorrow could be that day. We'd love to see you.

We'll then take a little two-week break over the school holidays, and we'll be back next term — same time, same place. 💜

A huge thank you to everyone who has popped through over the last two terms. What started as a little drop-in has become one of the highlights of my week, and I genuinely appreciate every conversation, cuppa, laugh and quiet moment we've shared.

It's been awesome. 🥰

Allsorts will still be open over the school holidays, with some awesome courses and activities happening too. If you have older tamariki, rangatahi or whānau who might enjoy getting involved, head over to the Allsorts page and check out what's coming up.

See you tomorrow! 💜

✨ Whānau Lounge - Term 3  ✨🎲 Activities every week (completely optional!)☕ Free tea and coffee🧸 Space for tamariki to pl...
25/08/2026

✨ Whānau Lounge - Term 3 ✨
🎲 Activities every week (completely optional!)
☕ Free tea and coffee
🧸 Space for tamariki to play
💬 A welcoming place to connect, share experiences, ask questions, or simply enjoy being around people who understand.

📍 Allsorts Centre & Cafe
515 Main Street, Palmerston North

🗓 Wednesdays
🕚 11:00am – 1:00pm
📅 22 July – 23 September

💜 Free to attend.
No registration.
No expectations.
Just show up.

🧱 A LITTLE WHĀNAU LOUNGE SHOW & TELL… ✨LEGO has made a few appearances at Whānau Lounge lately, so here’s a little show ...
18/08/2026

🧱 A LITTLE WHĀNAU LOUNGE SHOW & TELL… ✨

LEGO has made a few appearances at Whānau Lounge lately, so here’s a little show and tell of some of the creations that have been happening around the table.

And honestly… playing with LEGO is WAY more relaxing than cleaning it up or standing on it. 😂😩

Alongside the LEGO, we’ve been chatting, connecting, enjoying a cuppa and making the most of the re-opened Allsorts café — and the yummiest food!

And tomorrow… things are getting a little Snippy & Sticky. ✂️🧴😂

That’s because I’ve got the scissors and glue out, along with some crafty and arty things to have a play with.

You can make something. You can help someone else make something. You can sit and chat. Or you can do absolutely none of it.

The activities are there if you feel like it — no expectations, no pressure.

☕️ Coffee, tea & café goodness
💬 Kōrero & connection
🧱 LEGO
✂️ Snippy & Sticky (or not so) crafty stuff
🎨 Artsy things to do (or not do!)
🧸 Space for tamariki
🫶 A welcoming place to just be

📍 Whānau Lounge | Allsorts Centre & Cafe
515 Main Street, Palmerston North
🕚 Wednesdays | 11am–1pm
💜 Free to attend | No registration needed

If you’ve been thinking about coming along but haven’t quite made it yet… this Wednesday could be the day.

Come for the craft.
Come for the coffee.
Come for the kōrero.

Or just come and breathe for a bit. 💜

No pressure. No expectations. Just show up.

So awesome to have Allsorts Centre & Cafe vibing again!You may, or may not (probably will) find me with a coffee & frybr...
04/08/2026

So awesome to have Allsorts Centre & Cafe vibing again!
You may, or may not (probably will) find me with a coffee & frybread here every Wednesday from 11am-1pm for Whānau Lounge - Term 3
Love to see you there 😊

✨ Whānau Lounge is back for a new term! ✨After an incredible first term together, we're excited to be opening the doors ...
19/07/2026

✨ Whānau Lounge is back for a new term! ✨

After an incredible first term together, we're excited to be opening the doors once again.

This term, we're making a few changes to make Whānau Lounge even better:
🌿 New time: Wednesdays, 11am–1pm
🎲 Activities every week (completely optional!)
☕ Free tea and coffee
🧸 Space for tamariki to play
💬 A welcoming place to connect, share experiences, ask questions, or simply enjoy being around people who understand.

Supporting a neurodiverse loved one can sometimes feel isolating. Whānau Lounge was created as a no-pressure "third space" between home and everything else-a place where you can simply arrive as you are.

We've also got some exciting guests, activities, and conversations planned throughout the term, so whether it's your first visit or you've joined us before, we'd love to see you.

📍 Allsorts Centre & Cafe
515 Main Street, Palmerston North

🗓 Wednesdays
🕚 11:00am - 1:00pm
📅 22 July - 23 September

💜 Free to attend.
No registration.
No expectations.
Just show up.

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 🧸

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