Welcome to the Chris Ruth Centre
We provide a high quality and individualised community-oriented service for people over 18 years of age with complex needs.
We support individuals to complete meaningful activities, of their own choice, in a respectful and enjoyable way, which enhances their holistic programme as reinforced by the Enabling Good Lives principles.
Promoting a good life for adults with disabilities.
OUR MISSION – Valuing the uniqueness of each person, through enriching programmes, which are interwoven with community connections – whanaungatanga.
Enhancing opportunities, Embracing potential
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Hōhepa Canterbury Inclusive Sports Day
Hōhepa Canterbury, in partnership with Christchurch City Council, are holding an Inclusive Sports Day at Spencer Park on Friday 6th March 2026. Make sure you save the date as this is set to be another fantastic occasion! Canterbury Cricket, Canterbury Hockey, Christchurch Netball Centre, Canterbury Pickleball, Canterbury Blokarts and more will be there to showcase
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Whakapapa Jolt Performance
Kia ora koutou Jolt will be performing Whakapapa in the Buskers festival – Sunday 25 January @ 6.30pm. This is the performance we took to Glasgow in 2024 reimagined with new content and additional film by Kerepeti Paraone. It also features our wonderful tutor Phebe Mander. If you can we would love to see you there.
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End of Year Message
It has been an eventful year for the Chris Ruth Centre, and as it draws to a close we finish with a message from CEO Marilyn Paston. End-of-Year Message from CEO Marilyn Paston We wish everyone a happy holidays and look forward to seeing you in the new year. Ngā mihi nui The Chris Ruth
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Individualised Photo Art at Bishopdale
The Chris Ruth Bishopdale Centre, inspired by a suggestion from a team member created hand made pictures to decorate and personalise their centre. The team worked closely with the people we support to help them identify something that represents them or something they enjoy doing. From this individual idea, concepts were made to fit within the
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Getting into the Festive Spirit!
Our centres have been getting into the festive spirit over the past few weeks, decorating their centres with Christmas trees and decorations. The end of the year celebrations have kicked off last week, celebrating the people we support and their accomplishments, enjoying time with whānau, friends and staff, while having some kai! The Chris Ruth
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A day out at the Ashburton A & P Show
With the generous funding from the Roy Owen Dixey Trust, the Ashburton Centre had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Ashburton A & P Show on October 30th. It was a fantastic day out for everyone involved. The atmosphere was lively, the weather held up beautifully, and the highlights for many were unquestionably the animals.
What We Do
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Enabling Good Lives
We embed the Enabling Good Lives Principles and aim to uphold these with the individuals whom we exist to serve.…
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Individualised Programmes
The overall philosophy and practice is to ensure people have interesting, full and meaningful lives. Our programmes have two major…
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School Leaver Transitioning
Transitioning From School To Day Activities. This can be a daunting process but we aim to make this as easy…