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It has been another active and enjoyable week at Good Care Community Trust. Throughout the week, our members came together for our usual activities, social gatherings, conversations, and opportunities to connect. These regular activities create a positive space where people can enjoy themselves, build friendships, share ideas, and remain connected with the wider community. Seeing our members participate, laugh, and spend quality time together is an important reminder that com

Another busy and engaging week for our GCCT English Learning Classes. Our learners continue to show strong commitment, turning up each week ready to learn, practise, and build their confidence. It is encouraging to see participants becoming increasingly comfortable with everyday English conversations and putting their new skills into practice. Beyond language learning, the classes continue to provide a welcoming environment where people can meet others, share experiences, and

Another full and active week at Good Care Community Trust. Throughout the week ending 30 August 2026, our members continued coming together for our regular activities, social gatherings, and community programmes. It is always encouraging to see people connecting, sharing conversations, enjoying activities together, and forming genuine friendships. These regular gatherings are an important part of what GCCT is about. They provide a welcoming environment where people can stay a

Our GCCT English Learning Classes have had another busy and productive week. We continue to see strong participation from learners who are dedicating their time to improving their English, developing practical communication skills, and becoming more confident in everyday conversations. What is especially rewarding is seeing the connections being formed within the classroom. Learners are encouraging one another, practising together, and creating a supportive environment where

It has been another busy and rewarding week at Good Care Community Trust. Throughout the week ending 23 August 2026, our activity centre remained full of life, with members coming together to participate in our regular programmes, social activities, and community gatherings. These moments allow people to connect, share ideas, support one another, and build lasting friendships. Creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels valued, included, and connected continues to be at th

At Good Care Community Trust, we believe supporting our schools goes beyond providing healthy breakfasts. We are committed to helping create learning environments where students can thrive. This week, we delivered brand new whiteboards to several fantastic schools to support classroom learning, group projects, and creative activities: Ormiston Senior College Rongomai Primary School Mayfield Primary School We also supplied additional resources including food containers, whiteb

It has been another busy and rewarding week at Good Care Community Trust. Throughout the week ending 16 August 2026, our team continued delivering our usual community activities, bringing people together through programmes, social gatherings, and ongoing support services. It has been wonderful to see members connecting, sharing ideas, supporting one another, and enjoying time together in a welcoming environment. These regular activities continue to strengthen friendships, red

We are incredibly grateful to receive this wonderful letter of appreciation from Jazmin Greig, Principal of Yendarra School in Ōtara. Knowing that our food parcels are making a genuine difference for local tamariki and their whānau means so much to everyone at Good Care Community Trust. Hearing that these weekly parcels bring excitement, relief, and practical support to families reminds us why we are so passionate about serving our community. We are especially touched to hear

Our heartfelt thanks go to the wonderful team at Ngā Iwi Primary School in Māngere for their beautiful email of appreciation. Reading messages like this reminds us why we are so passionate about serving our community. Knowing that our food deliveries are providing nourishment not only for tamariki at school but also for whānau at home who are experiencing hardship is incredibly humbling. We sincerely thank Michelle and the entire Ngā Iwi School community for your kind words,

It has been another busy and rewarding week at Good Care Community Trust. Throughout the week ending 9 August 2026, our team continued delivering our usual community activities, bringing people together through social gatherings, shared experiences, and meaningful conversations. These get togethers provide valuable opportunities for members of our community to connect, exchange ideas, support one another, and build lasting friendships. Our GCCT English Learning Classes also c

We are incredibly honoured to receive this beautiful letter of appreciation from Waterlea Primary School in Māngere Bridge. Hearing how our weekly food deliveries are supporting students, families, and the school's Kids Kai Club is a wonderful reminder of the impact that community partnerships can have. Knowing that fresh produce, milk, eggs, cereals, bread, fruit, and other essentials are helping children enjoy healthy breakfasts and lunches each day is exactly why Good Care

It has been another busy and rewarding week at Good Care Community Trust. Throughout the week ending 2 August 2026, our team continued delivering our usual community activities, bringing people together through programmes, social engagement, and ongoing support services. Every activity provides an opportunity for members of our community to connect, build friendships, and enjoy a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued. We are grateful to our volunteers, staff, and

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

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

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

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

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,