Safer Mid Canterbury

Safer Mid Canterbury Safer Mid Canterbury is a non-profit community organisation that provides a variety of free and confidential services across the Mid Canterbury district.

Safer Mid Canterbury is a non-profit community organisation that has been operating as a charitable trust for more than 25 years. It provides free and confidential community services for the Ashburton district. We prioritise the delivery of early intervention programmes to support and strengthen whānau. We help people to make good choices and provide positive opportunities and pathways for change.

Since its inception in 1994, Safer Mid Canterbury has progressively grown and now employs diverse kaimahi across many programme areas. We also have volunteers supporting these programmes; extensive community support; and engagement with other agencies and providers across the district. Safer Mid Canterbury is the largest locally-driven provider of community services in the Ashburton district.

Safer Mid Canterbury, through its Safe Communities Programme, is proud to be involved with the Tarbotton RideSmart Park ...
13/03/2026

Safer Mid Canterbury, through its Safe Communities Programme, is proud to be involved with the Tarbotton RideSmart Park project.

Safe Communities staff have provided co-ordination and funding expertise to the Working Group and Trust established to guide the project and seek community and business funding.

Interest in the project from local businesses and funders has been huge and we are excited to see Tarbotton Land and Civil come on board as major partner.

With the turning of the first sod this week, this incredible, community-funded project will soon become a reality for the people of Ashburton District to enjoy for years to come.

Meri Kirihimete from the team at Safer Mid Canterbury! Our offices will be closed from tomorrow at 4 pm and will re-open...
18/12/2025

Meri Kirihimete from the team at Safer Mid Canterbury! Our offices will be closed from tomorrow at 4 pm and will re-open at 8.30 am on the 5th of January. Wishing you all and your whānau a safe and happy Christmas and New Year!

01/10/2025

Having a go at a "Steady as you go" class at the "Move Well, Age Well" Expo yesterday.

01/10/2025
01/10/2025

What a great turnout yesterday to the "Move Well, Age Well" expo for older adults. The expo focussed on preventing falls and keeping strong and mobile as you get older". The expo was co-ordinated by our Safe Communities Programme. Thanks to the EA Networks Centre for hosting us and to all the agencies which came along!

It's only 2 days to go till the "Move Well, Age Well" Expo for Older Adults happens on Wednesday (1st October) from 9am ...
28/09/2025

It's only 2 days to go till the "Move Well, Age Well" Expo for Older Adults happens on Wednesday (1st October) from 9am to noon, at the EA Networks Centre (20 River Terrace). Learn about how to prevent falls as you get older, have a go at classes where you can build your strength and mobility. Have your balance and grip strength tested and have a chat to 11 agencies. Lots of parking and free giveaways! See you there!

Think you have been scammed? Not sure who to talk to and where to go for advice and support? Pick up a copy of the new...
13/08/2025

Think you have been scammed? Not sure who to talk to and where to go for advice and support? Pick up a copy of the new information flyer which local agencies Neighbourhood Support, Citizens Advice Bureau, SeniorNet and Safe Communities have put together for you. Copies available at Te Whare Whakatere/Ashburton Library and the CAB, Community House, 44 Cass st.

Many, many thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who work with our Refugee Settlement Support Service. It's National Vo...
15/06/2025

Many, many thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who work with our Refugee Settlement Support Service. It's National Volunteer Week this week (16 – 20 June), but you guys are awesome every week! ⭐

15/06/2025

Celebrating our amazing volunteers this week and every week. National Volunteer Week 16 - 20 June 2025 🚗🚗🚗

Address

Ashburton
7700

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

03 3081395

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