Workshops
We are very excited to be able to offer a number of programmes throughout the year to support tamariki, whānau and professionals. Watch this space for upcoming opportunities!
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The Diversity of Neurodiversity
In collaboration with the Mental Health and Resource Centre
If you’re keen to gain a wider and deeper understanding of neurodiverse children and how to provide support that brings out the best in them, this is the workshop to attend!
Facilitated by: Juliana Edwards, Child and Family Psychologist - The Champion Centre Tamariki Toiora
Date: Thursday 16 April 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Venue: MHERC, Level 1, 12 Hazeldean Road, Addington, Christchurch
Cost: $49.00 (inc. GST)
Refreshments provided.
For more information check out The Diversity of Neurodiversity - Mental Health Education and Resource Centre
School Holiday Therapy Intensive
Give your child a week of focused, fun, and personalised therapy support!
We’re excited to offer our five-day multidisciplinary Therapy Intensive.
This unique programme brings together Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Musical Play Therapy to support your child's development through engaging, child-led activities.
Who is it for?
Children aged 0–8 years who would benefit from focused support in areas such as:
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Gross motor skills and movement
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Fine motor and daily living skills
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Play, participation, and engagement
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Confidence, independence, and developmental progress
Date: 5-9 October 2026
Venue: The Champion Centre, 300 Burwood Road
Designing curriculum for diverse learners
This workshop will give foundational understanding around ‘what is early intervention’, and how this understanding shapes and supports curriculum design when working with children who have additional needs.
The Diversity of Neurodiversity
If you’re keen to gain a wider and deeper understanding of neurodiverse individuals and how to provide support that brings out the best in your learners, this is the workshop to attend!
Signing with children
Many people are keen to learn NZSL but often unsure on how to get started. This session will be fun, interactive and will support you in practical ways to integrate NZSL and visual communication into your teaching.
School Holiday Therapy Intensive Programme
Give your child a week of focused, fun, and personalised therapy support!
We are excited to offer our five-day multidisciplinary Therapy Intensive, designed for children aged 0–8 years. This unique programme brings together Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Musical Play Therapy to support your child's development through engaging, child-led activities.
During the week, our team will work closely with your family to identify and focus on a few meaningful goals that are important to your child and whānau. Therapy sessions will be tailored to your child's strengths, interests, and developmental needs, providing concentrated opportunities to build skills and confidence.
When: 5-9 October 2026
Where: The Champion Centre, 300 Burwood Road
Who: Children aged 0–8 years