Our Services
We help you strengthen your team and organisation within our social and community sector.
Hear what some of our agencies have said.
Learning
Professional development and networking.
Resources & Support
Support, advice and online tools to strengthen your organisation.
Research
Research and data to inform your work.
Collaborate
Support organisations to work together to achieve greater impact.
Kaitautoko Māori
Tautoko and support Māori providers in the social sector.
Advocacy
Building a voice with social and community sectors to advocate to government.
The Kollective – TK
A co-working space to grow social and community sector collaboration.
Community Insights Lab
Info to be supplied about this lab, link to page inside resources section.
Our Training Calendar
We offer our skills and support to all people and communities.
SociaLink strengthens organisations from the inside, providing tools to empower our social and community sector.
Our people provide a structure for research, innovation, collaboration, information, networking and advocacy throughout The Western Bay. Social sector organisations can connect, work together, collaborate with appropriate resources designed to aid in the delivery of smarter, more efficient services.
If you’re new to the sector in the western Bay of Plenty, download a copy of our Orientation Pack to help you get to know who’s who much quicker.
Latest News
Tu Mai Digital – WBOP Inclusion Project
Following a pilot programme for 50 whānau in 2021-2022 where devices and/or fibre internet connections were gifted, key stakeholders wished to explore a sustainable option to extend the pilot into the future. In 2023 a steering group was formed consisting of...
Community Networking Forum
Previously organised by Strengthening Families, this forum was re-instated via SociaLink in 2023 with the aim to strengthen relationships between those working across the social, health and education sectors. The first event was very well attended and planning is...
Spectrum Collective Takiwātanga
Invited by SociaLink to meet and explore opportunities for collaboration, all those providing services in the neurodiverse sector first met in November 2019. A name, vison and mission statement as well as a logo were adopted. Monthly meetings continue where members...
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Opening Hours
We are open Monday to Friday from 8.30am – 5.00pm
Closed on all public holidays
Phone us on: 07 987 0920
Our Partners
Thank you to our principle partners and sponsors who help keep us operating.