Child development services — Bay of Plenty
Our community-based teams provide therapy to tamariki (children) with additional needs in the Bay of Plenty region.
Contact us
Tauranga
To contact child development services in Tauranga:
- phone: 07 571 4768
- email: cds.tauranga@bopdhb.govt.nz
Whakatāne
To contact child development services in Whakatāne:
- phone: 07 306 3125 (extension 4625)
- mobile: 027 284 4399
- email: cds.whakatane@bopdhb.govt.nz
Where to find us
Tauranga
The child development service in Tauranga is at:
Child Wellness Centre, Te Waka Aorangi
16 Hoariri Way
Tauranga South
Whakatāne
The child development service in Whakatāne is at:
106 Commerce Street
Whakatāne
Services we provide
We support the development of your tamaiti by using standardised assessments, observation and discussion with whānau. We offer services through:
- home visits
- clinic appointments
- group sessions such as a gym class, swim classes and parent information sessions.
We provide therapy to improve:
- motor (movement) skills and motor function
- swallowing and feeding skills
- speech, language and communication
- interactive play skills and sensory challenges.
We also provide:
- help to submit applications for equipment and housing modifications
- support and education for whānau, hapū and iwi
- collaboration with early learning services.
Referral information
The child development service accepts referrals from:
- health services
- education services
- community and welfare agencies.
Whānau and caregivers can also refer their tamaiti to our service.