Through a range of activity and vocational centres, Aspirations Services provides work experience programmes to meet the individual developmental needs of people with a disability.

The activity programmes support people to develop life skills that will enable them to truly participate in their community, and have more enjoyable and fulfilled lives.

Through a wide range of programme options, Aspirations Services supports people to develop skills in communication, advocacy, education, personal development, making and keeping friends, interpreting social situations, and preparing for employment.

Cooking, fitness and personal presentation, using public transport, social interaction and skill development, interacting with people in the community, arts and crafts, and sports are just some of the exciting programme options offered by Aspirations Services.

The work-options programmes available at Aspirations aim to support people to develop skills to prepare them for job seeking, entering the workforce and maintaining a job.

Aspirations Services focuses on meeting individual needs. Service users choose which centres and programme options they want to participate in to meet their personal goals or outcomes.

Aspirations Services provides:

• A variety of activities to participate in and a wide range of choices
• Skill development to support community participation
• Coaching and teaching life skills and competencies
• Supported employment assistance
• Work experience opportunities
• Prevocational skill development
• A structured day away from home
• Opportunities to build friendships
• Increased social interactions to extend community networks

Aspirations Centres are located in Auckland in Papatoetoe, Mangere, Patumahoe, Kumeu and New Lynn. Aspirations Work Options is located in The Mall, Onehunga.

The Work Options Lawns Crew is based in Captain Springs Road, Onehunga.

who can enrol in aspirations services?

Aspirations Services is available to people 17 years of age and older, who are living in the greater Auckland area and who are either living in a residential service or at home with their family.

how do I enrol?

People who already use services provided by Spectrum Care may contact the Manager – Aspirations Services for a referral form by phoning 09 634 3790.

If you are not currently using services provided by Spectrum Care, access to Aspirations is via a referral from the Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) agency, Taikura Trust (phone 0800 835 4672).

how can I find out more?

For more information on Spectrum Care’s Aspirations Services, contact the Manager – Aspirations Services on 09 634 3790.