Support and Connection groups

We offer tailored support to wāhine to help them get back on their feet.

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Who are these groups for?

Mothers being supported by our Maternal Mental Health Community Support Workers who:

  • are 18 years or older, and

  • have a child aged between 0-3 years old, and

  • are in the Waitematā DHB area (i.e Waitākere and North Shore), and

  • have a mental health diagnosis or a history of past trauma or Edinburgh Postpartum Depression scale score 13 and higher.

Can I bring my child with me?

Yes you can! Dayspring has an onsite crèche where your child will be cared for in the room beside the support and activity-based groups. You can visit your child in the crèche during the group sessions but the group sessions are only for the adults. Click the button below for more information about our crèche.

Our Crèche
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Our weekly schedule

Monday

Dayspring offers various ad hoc courses throughout the year on Mondays. These have included topics like nutrition and healthy meals, baby first aid, self-defense, and art therapy.

Next course: None currently scheduled

Tuesday

JOURNALLING & MINDFULNESS

A gentle, creative space for māmā to pause, reflect and reconnect with themselves through journalling, mindfulness and structured activities.

Facilitators: Rebecca and CC
Course duration: 10 weeks (School term)
Time: 10am – 12pm
Cost: No fee
Group size: 4 – 10 people
Location: 2a Seabrook Ave, New Lynn, Auckland

Next course: Term 4, 2026

Wednesday

CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING PROGRAMME

The Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) programme is a relationship-based parenting course that helps parents and caregivers better understand their child’s emotional needs and build secure, trusting relationships. Click here to learn more about the Circle of Security programme and how it can help you.

Next course: Term 1, 2027

Register here

Thursday

LIVING WELL - HOME SKILLS FOR WHĀNAU

Learn practical skills for everyday living in this structured course delivered with support from external facilitators. In this group māmā will have the opportunity to explore practical ways to make the most of what they have. Each week will feature a planned, hands-on activity as we learn, create and share skills together. We will explore simple ways to reduce waste and consumption, stretch what you have further, and build useful skills to take home and share with your whānau.

Facilitators: CC and Ondrea + external facilitators
Course duration: 10 weeks (School term)
Time: 10am – 12pm
Cost: No fee
Group size: Max. 12 people
Location: 2a Seabrook Ave, New Lynn, Auckland

Next course: Term 4, 2026

Friday

SEWING & SUPPORT

Sewing and Support sessions provide a welcoming space for mums to learn new skills at their own pace, while connecting with others who share similar experiences. Each completed item brings a strong sense of achievement, and as the sessions progress, a supportive community naturally forms where every participant feels encouraged and valued.

From learning to create basic items to working on personal projects, wāhine gain confidence and express creativity through hands-on learning and shared support.

Facilitators: Fiona and Mel
Course duration: 10 weeks (School term)
Time: 10am – 12pm
Cost: No fee
Group size: Max. 12 people
Location: 2a Seabrook Ave, New Lynn, Auckland

Next course: Term 4, 2026

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