Welcome to SkillWise
We work with adults with learning disabilities in the wider Christchurch area to live full, connected, and independent lives.
We work alongside you to create a personal plan that aligns with your goals. This will connect you through to our various services, such as:
• Develop new skills in our classes or at The White Room.
• Build friendships with the Friendship Connection team.
• Access community support.
• Get help from our Employment Support team.
Join us in building a life that’s meaningful to you.
Eligibility:
To join SkillWise, applicants must have a learning or intellectual disability or a health condition affecting participation for at least six months. They must live in New Zealand and receive either the Supported Living or Job Seeker benefit from WINZ.
Find out what’s happening in our
Winter Semester
SkillWise Classes are reserved for existing members.
If you’re interested, please fill out our Request to Join Form!
Badminton
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Outdoor Cricket
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Christchurch Heritage
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Cooking - Introduction
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Money Skills - Introduction
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Boundaries and Communication
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Golf
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Independent Living Skills
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Reading and Numbers
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Open Mic
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Jewellery and Craft
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Radio Show
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Second Chance Craft
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Te Tiriti o Waitangi
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Volunteering - Meals on Wheels + SPCA
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The Reel Tree
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Badminton 〰️ Outdoor Cricket 〰️ Christchurch Heritage 〰️ Cooking - Introduction 〰️ Money Skills - Introduction 〰️ Boundaries and Communication 〰️ Golf 〰️ Independent Living Skills 〰️ Reading and Numbers 〰️ Open Mic 〰️ Jewellery and Craft 〰️ Radio Show 〰️ Second Chance Craft 〰️ Te Tiriti o Waitangi 〰️ Volunteering - Meals on Wheels + SPCA 〰️ The Reel Tree 〰️
Looking for The White Room?
• Since 2024, The White Room is proudly situated at the Climate Action Campus, dedicated to supporting adults with intellectual disabilities in achieving their artistic aspirations.
• Since then, The White Room have had room to grow more of their artistic activities, best told on their own website. They remain a part of SkillWise and will be included in the services offered to you, as part of your personal plan.