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 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 19/01/2012 9:53am