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Our GCCT English Learning Classes continue to grow, with another busy and engaging week. Participants are showing fantastic commitment by attending regularly, building confidence, and strengthening their English communication skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. It is inspiring to see learners helping one another while developing skills that benefit their everyday lives, employment opportunities, and community connections. We are proud of the progress being mad

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

Our GCCT English Learning Classes continued to be well attended during the week ending 12 July 2026. Participants remain committed to improving their English language skills, building confidence, and supporting one another in a welcoming learning environment. It is encouraging to see learners returning each week with enthusiasm and determination to grow. These classes continue to create valuable opportunities for education, connection, and personal development within our comm

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

Our GCCT English Learning Classes continued to be well attended during the week ending 5 July 2026. It has been another busy week, with learners showing great enthusiasm and commitment to improving their English language skills. Every class provides an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen communication, and create meaningful connections within our community. We are proud to see participants continuing to invest in themselves and support one another as they learn and gr

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

We are delighted to officially welcome Tiny Stars Kindy Ōtara to the Good Care Community Trust family. Following a wonderful meeting with their dedicated team, Tiny Stars Kindy has officially joined our Free Healthy Breakfast Programme, ensuring their tamariki have access to healthy, nutritious breakfasts to begin each day. Early childhood is one of the most important stages of development. By supporting children from such a young age, we are investing in healthier futures, s

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

Another busy and rewarding week for our GCCT English Learning Classes. It has been wonderful to see such strong attendance and enthusiasm from our learners. Every class brings new opportunities for people to improve their English, build confidence, and develop practical communication skills for everyday life. Beyond learning the language, these classes are helping people build friendships, strengthen community connections, and create new opportunities for themselves and their

A huge Meitaki Ma’ata to the wonderful team at Tiny Stars Kindy Ōtara for your heartfelt message of appreciation. We are honoured to partner with Tiny Stars through our Free Healthy Breakfast Programme, helping provide fresh, nutritious food for your amazing tamariki each day. Knowing that our support is helping children begin their mornings with healthy meals and ready to learn is exactly why we do what we do. Every child deserves the best possible start, and we are proud to

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

We are delighted to announce another exciting partnership for Good Care Community Trust. Following a wonderful meeting with the Principal and administration team at Ngā Iwi Primary School in Māngere, we are proud to welcome the school to our Free Healthy Breakfast Programme. This partnership will help ensure students begin each school day with a healthy, nutritious breakfast, giving them the energy they need to focus, learn, and achieve their full potential. This initiative b