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Auckland Hub
“I most enjoyed watching the kids grow in confidence and develop maturity amongst their peers, without them realising they were learning anything more than circus skills!” - Parent feedback from TAPAC classes
Circability Central in Tāmaki Makarau is the flagship hub of the Circability Trust.
Circability has provided social circus classes, activations and events for people of all ages, all abilities, and all cultures for over 10 years. Based in Victoria Park in central Auckland, we deliver 30+ classes per week, as well as Circability’s signature events such as Kanohi Kitea, Celebrate Together and the Youth Circus Festival.
Circability is located in the historic Campbell Free Kindergarten building in Victoria Park, central to Auckland CBD, Ponsonby, the Viaduct and Wynyard Quarter. The building houses our office and circus classroom, and is also used by acting classes and one-off events.
Our Circability Hub holds classes and workshops with a diverse range of organisations and school throughout the wider Auckland area:
Arohanui Special Needs
Whangaparoa Village Satellite
Geneva Health - Sandringham / Henderson
Wesley Intermediate
sKids - Glamorgan School & Macleans Primary School
Circus Infusion & Funky Fridays Class, at the centre, with Hohepa, St Mary’s College, & individual attendees
Rosehill Special School (Papakura)
Waitakere College
Mount Roskill Grammar School - The MacLean Centre
Ponsonby Montessori
Prospect School (Glen Eden)
UNITEC
Toy Makers’ Cottage Preschool
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Northland Hub
Circability’s Northland Hub celebrates five years of nourishing the wairua of Northlanders through circus play.
Circability’s Northland Hub is based in Te Hiku o Te Ika Kaitaia, and is the most northerly hub, reaching from the mid-north to the very top of Aotearoa (Te Rerenga Wairua), stretching from the shimmering sands of the east coast to the wild coastline and the native bushlands of the west.
Our programs offer a holistic approach to wellbeing, empowering the individual to shine, whānau to support each other, and communities to play together; the inclusion and connectivity of all ages, all abilities and all cultures, from early childhood to aged care, leads to the greatest social outcomes, with well-being for all.
We are proud to have partnered with Te Rarawa and Ngāti Kahu on numerous local events and programmes, as we continue to network and build bridges with many local community services.
Our range of classes has delivered to many kura (school) and communities, including:
Oruaiti School
Te Hapua School
Herekino School
Kaitaia College
Blomfield Special School
Taipa Area School
Mangōnui community
Kaitaia Community
Three Little Birds Childcare & Education Centre
Switzer Residential Care
Bay of Plenty Hub
Celebrating our first year of transforming lives through the magic of social circus, Circability’s Bay of Plenty Hub (BOP Hub) is dedicated to promoting disability sports and fostering inclusivity within our community. Our programs empower individuals of all abilities, creating a vibrant space where everyone can shine.
We have proudly collaborated with Tauranga City Council on World Disability Day 2023 and are excited to contribute to the Summer Reading Program 2024. Our partnerships with Parafed and the Halberg Foundation have further strengthened our commitment to providing exceptional opportunities for people with disabilities.
As a key player in Tauranga Youth Development, BOP Hub nurtures the potential of young people across the region. Our initiatives are supported by Tauranga Moana Attendance Services, The Kollective, and Sport Bay of Plenty, ensuring we have the resources and backing to make a meaningful impact.
We are also thrilled to have recently connected with senior organizations U3A and Summerset Retirement Villages, expanding our reach and fostering intergenerational engagement.
Our diverse range of classes has reached numerous educational institutions, including:
Ōtūmoetai College
Ōtūmoetai Intermediate
Tarawera School Kawerau
Maungatapu Primary School
Selwyn Ridge Primary School
Arataki School
Tauranga Boy’s College
Tauranga Girl’s College
Te Ratonga Poumanaaki
Arohanui Arts and Education Trust
Youth Central
At Circability’s Bay of Plenty Hub, we believe in the power of social circus to create a more inclusive and connected community. Join us in celebrating the joy of circus arts and the limitless potential of every individual!
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Christchurch Hub
“We have a list of people in our services wanting to join in on this amazing experience with Circability. These sessions provide a safe space for our people to learn new experiences and express themselves through the specialist creations of circus arts.” - IDEA Services
Circability’s Christchurch Hub is the new kid on the block, and the farthest hub from the main office, located in Te Waipounamu. The Hub is managed by Flair McKay, who brings a wealth of event and community management and engagement experience; classes are run by five very talented tutors, including locally world-famous Mullet Man, Nathan Bronner.
While embedding Circability’s kaupapa of “all ages, all abilities, all cultures - better together” into our work, the Christchurch Hub has focused on several key areas, differentiating our work from other Hubs. The city has a rich and highly visible kaewa (homeless) community, and one of Flair’s passions is engagement with local kaewa to bring play and laughter into their lives through the tools of social circus. Support from Housing First Ōtautahi and the Christchurch City Council has enabled our inner-city activation sessions with kaewa.
Circability classes held in Ōtautahi:
Te Waka Unua Primary School - Bilingual
Little Owls Preschool
Waitaha School - Special Education School
Tētēkua Hub
Idea Services
Circus at The Commons
Friendship Link - Delta Community Trust - Day programme for adults with intellectual disabilities
Phillipstown Leisure Club - A weekly group for older people from the Phillipstown Community Hub.
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