About Us

Starting in 1994 with a focus on disability issues, the Coromandel Independent Living Trust (or CILT) has become a broad-based community services provider for the Upper Coromandel peninsula.

We were the first organisation in the Waikato to sign an integrated contract with Government.

We belong to six national federations/associations and operate the following services under a community development model (where services are provided in response to need):

 

Training and Education

Providing opportunities for life-long learning

 

Youth Initiatives

Empowering young people to participate, achieve and contribute

 

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 Kiwi Can Programme

Providing school children aged 5-12 years

with the opportunity to build self-confidence and learn valuable life skills

 

Work Co-Op

Day programmes in Coromandel for people with a disability

 

 Artists In The Making

Day programmes in Whitianga for people with a disability

 

 Coromandel Resource Centre

Information, advice & support

Computers for public use & the Heartland Service Centre

 

Community Transport Services

Mobility van bookings & volunteer driver service

 

Video Conferencing Facilities

Information and communication technology equipment installed

in Colville, Coromandel and Community Waikato Hamilton

 

Affordable Housing

Well-Housed Coromandel

Quality, affordable housing for older people, those with a disability or on low incomes

 

 Community Development

Supporting the community to achieve outcomes identified in the Community Plan

 

 Samuel James Reserve Building

The restoration of a historic building in Coromandel providing

central public restroom amenities and a community room

 

Employment Opportunities &

Environmental Initiatives

Coromandel on Track - Huarahi Ora

Coromandel Computer Recycling Centre

 

For all inquiries please phone us on 07 866 8358

or email us cilt@cilt.org.nz

This page updated on 08/03/2012 4:34pm