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It has been another busy and rewarding week at Good Care Community Trust. Throughout the week ending 26 July 2026, our team continued delivering our usual community activities, bringing people together through programmes, support services, and opportunities to connect. Every activity helps strengthen friendships, promote wellbeing, and create a welcoming environment where everyone feels supported. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers, staff, and supporters who continue to ma

During the week ending 26 July 2026, Good Care Community Trust continued delivering nutritious breakfast supplies to schools and early learning centres across South Auckland, helping students and tamariki start each day with the energy they need to learn, grow, and thrive. This week's deliveries were made to: Takanini School Road Primary School Tangaroa College, Ōtara Dawson Primary School, Ōtara Rongomai Primary School, Ōtara Ormiston Senior School, Flat Bush Mayfield Primar

Receiving messages of appreciation from the schools we support is always a special reminder of why we do what we do. We were honoured to receive a heartfelt letter of appreciation from St John the Evangelist Catholic School in Ōtara, thanking Good Care Community Trust for our ongoing support. Knowing that our programmes are making a positive difference for students, staff, and whānau reinforces our commitment to supporting local schools and ensuring children have access to he

A huge thank you to the incredible GCCT team for another busy day serving our community. Our staff and volunteers have been hard at work preparing, packing, and distributing food parcels to families across South Auckland, ensuring support reaches those who need it most. Every parcel represents more than just food. It represents care, compassion, and the commitment of a community that looks after one another. We are incredibly proud of our team for the dedication they show eve

It has been another busy and productive week at Good Care Community Trust. Throughout the week ending 12 July 2026, our team continued delivering our usual community activities, bringing people together through social programmes, support services, and meaningful engagement. Every activity provides an opportunity for people to connect, build friendships, and enjoy a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued. We are grateful to our volunteers, staff, and supporters who

Although schools remain closed for the school holidays, our commitment to supporting our youngest community members continues. During the week ending 12 July 2026, we continued our breakfast support for Tiny Stars Kindy, Ōtara, ensuring the children had access to fresh and nutritious food. This week was made even more special with an additional delivery of fresh fruit, toys, and teddy bears for our little stars. Seeing the excitement and smiles on the children’s faces reminds

At Good Care Community Trust, we recently had the privilege of delivering a large number of food and care parcels to families across South Auckland. During the school holidays, we know many households face added pressure, and we are committed to ensuring support reaches those who need it most. These deliveries were made possible through the incredible partnerships we have built with our local schools. Their referrals and ongoing collaboration help us identify families who wou

We are incredibly grateful to receive this wonderful letter of appreciation from Tangaroa College Breakfast Club. While providing healthy breakfasts remains at the heart of our programme, it is inspiring to hear how the support is reaching even further. Our food donations are helping students enjoy nutritious breakfasts before class, providing meals for school camps and educational trips, and allowing food bags to be sent home to students who need additional support. Knowing

Matariki is a time to reflect, celebrate, and come together as one community. We were honoured to support Takanini School’s Matariki Breakfast, helping provide food for more than 500 students, whānau, and community members during this year’s celebration. Receiving a heartfelt letter from Thomas Jack, Cultural Leader at Takanini School, made this experience even more meaningful. Hearing that the event was filled with connection, joy, and a wonderful sense of community reminds

Receiving messages of appreciation from the schools we support is always incredibly special. We recently received a heartfelt letter from the wonderful team at Dawson Primary School in Ōtara, thanking Good Care Community Trust for our ongoing support. Knowing that our programmes are making a genuine difference for students and their families reminds us why we continue this work every day. We are grateful to Dawson Primary School for their partnership and for the incredible wo

It has been another busy week of breakfast deliveries across South Auckland, ensuring students continue to receive healthy food to start their school day. This week’s deliveries included: • Takanini School Road Primary School • Mayfield Primary School, Ōtara • Rongomai Primary School, Ōtara • Tangaroa College, Ōtara • Dawson Primary School, Ōtara • Manurewa High School • Flat Bush School Road Primary School, Ōtara • East Tāmaki Primary School, Ōtara • Ormiston Senior College,

There has been plenty happening at Good Care Community Trust this week. Our activity centre has once again been filled with members enjoying programmes, social activities, and quality time together. Whether it is sharing conversations, participating in activities, or simply enjoying each other’s company, every gathering helps strengthen our community. Creating welcoming spaces where people feel connected, valued, and supported remains at the heart of everything we do. Thank y

Good Care Community Trust is excited to announce the continued expansion of our Free Healthy Breakfast Programme. Following productive meetings with the leadership teams at Finlayson Park School, Manurewa, and Waterlea School, Māngere Bridge, we are proud to officially welcome both schools to the GCCT family. This partnership means even more students will have access to fresh, nutritious breakfasts before the school day begins, helping them arrive in class ready to learn, gro

It has been another busy and rewarding week at Good Care Community Trust. Throughout the week ending 28 June 2026, our team continued delivering a range of community activities and support services, bringing people together through meaningful programmes and social engagement. Every activity is an opportunity to strengthen connections, promote wellbeing, and provide a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors. Thank you to our volunteers, staff, and suppor

Exciting news from Good Care Community Trust! As our programmes and services continue to grow, we’re moving to a larger space that will allow us to better support our community. 📅 Moving Date: 26 June 2026 📍 New Address: 141 Great South Road, Papatoetoe The best part? Our car park remains exactly the same, so visiting us will be just as easy. What’s new? 🏢 An entire floor dedicated to Good Care Community Trust 🍽️ A fully equipped kitchen 🎯 Dedicated rooms for activities,

It has been another busy and productive week at Good Care Community Trust. Throughout the week ending 21 June 2026, our team continued delivering a range of community activities and support services, bringing people together and strengthening connections across the community. From regular programmes and social activities to ongoing support for families and individuals, there has been plenty happening throughout the week. These activities continue to create opportunities for f

It has been another busy and rewarding week at Good Care Community Trust. Throughout the week ending 14 June 2026, our team continued delivering a range of community activities and support services, bringing people together and strengthening connections across our community. From regular programmes to social engagement activities, it has been wonderful to see members actively participating and supporting one another. These activities continue to play an important role in prom

It has been another busy and productive week at Good Care Community Trust. Alongside our school support programmes, we continued our regular community activities and English learning classes. Our activity centre remained a welcoming place for members to connect, participate, and support one another through a range of programmes and social activities. Our English classes continue to attract strong participation, with learners investing time and effort into improving their comm

We recently received a beautiful letter of appreciation from the wonderful team at Mayfield Primary School, and we are honoured to share their kind words with our community. Our breakfast food deliveries continue to support the school’s Breakfast Club, helping ensure students begin their day with a nutritious meal and the best possible start to learning. What touched us most was hearing how these donations extend beyond the breakfast table. Mayfield Primary shared that food f

It has been another busy and rewarding week at Good Care Community Trust. Throughout the week ending 31 May 2026, our team continued delivering a range of community activities and support services. From assisting families to engaging with community members through our programmes, there has been plenty happening across the Trust. The photos from this week reflect the strong community spirit and the ongoing commitment of our volunteers, staff, and supporters who help make these