OUR SERVICE St Chads services are available to anyone who experiences a disability. People may have an intellectual, physical or sensory disability, a disability as a result of accident or an experience of mental illness. People can come once or twice a week or every day. There is generally no charge to attend St Chads but you must be in receipt of an invalids, sickness or ACC benefit. St Chads is open from 8.30am to 4.30pm daily. Most acitivites run from 9am until 3pm Monday to Friday. there are some activites and people who are supported outside of these hours, e.g., volunteer work, after 3 classes and sports activites all fall outside 'normal' working hours. We use a personal planning process to identify strengths, interests, and needs and from this information offer a quality programme for a person which is developed from that persons unique aspirations and needs. The personal plan includes components of activity and skill development sessions which relate to goals that have previously been identified. The key areas on which we base our programmes are: Recreation and leisure Socialisation Daily living skills Education and learning Exercise and fitness Vocational and work experience MUSIC THERAPY Music is the bridge to communication Music therapy as defined by the NZSMT is the planned use of music to assist the healing and personal growth of people with identified emotional, intellectual, physical or social needs. Music therapists use the special qualities of music in a shared relationship with their clients, to meet personal needs, support learning, and promote healing and change. They work with people of all ages and abilities, from children and their families to the frail elderly. They work with individuals and groups, and in many different settings.” Music Therapists are trained professionals who have gained a post-graduate qualification in Music Therapy and have had comprehensive musical training. There is currently only one other Music Therapy Centre in New Zealand. Music Therapy is about building bridges of communication through music, and actively engaging individuals in potential growth, development, and change through the power of music. It can help develop new skills, which can be transferred to other aspects of life. For many people music helps reduce a sense of isolation and creates new possibilities for participation. Music Therapy can be effective in many aspects of a young person’s development, including: cognitive skills communication sensory-motor skills socio-emotional development Additionally, it can reinforce goals already in place. Music Therapy can… Develop communication Provide developmental stimulation Help control pain Extend language Promote memory and intellectual development Encourage social interaction Reduce stress and tension Motivate movement and physical co-ordination Reduce agitation Help people manage anger and build relationships Support people through times of crisis and change Support emotional and spiritual growth Facilitate self-expression and build confidence If you have any questions or if we can help you in any way call Janine at St Chads on (07) 347 8515.

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