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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St. Patrick’s Day Ball- Saturday 14th March 2026
We are excited to let you know that tickets to SECT’s Annual St Patrick’s Day Ball are up!Spaces are limited and we suggest you get in quick! Come along for a night of dressing up, dancing to live music, $2 Raffles, Photobooth, seeing friends and sharing some yummy nibbles. St Patrick’s Day Ball 2026Saturday 14th
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Enabling Good Lives- Community Drop-in Session in Selwyn
The Enabling Good Lives Christchurch team is excited to let you know about our upcoming Community Drop-in Session in Selwyn! This is a chance for anybody to come along and ask questions or find out more about what Enabling Good Lives Christchurch are doing. Some of our friendly team will be at each session to
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Total Mobility Scheme
Consultation is now open on proposals to strengthen the Total Mobility scheme. To find out more and have your say, click on the link and read about the proposed changes. https://www.transport.govt.nz/consultations/proposals-to-strengthen-total-mobility
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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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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
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…