Sensory Spaces
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Supporting minds and bodies through connection.
Sensory Spaces are inclusive environments designed to support people of all ages and abilities.
Across our Recreation and Sport Centres, we provide multisensory experiences where you’ll find opportunities to explore, move, and be yourself.
You may like a calming swim session or some gentle tumble play. Visit our interactive sensory room or go on sensory aquatic adventures.
Our spaces are for everyone but are especially beneficial to adults and children with learning differences, cerebral palsy, autism, multiple disabilities, anxiety or who identify as neurodiverse.
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Benefits of a multisensory environment
- Promotes intellectual activity including memory recall
- Encourages relaxation
- Interactive equipment develops an understanding of cause and effect
- Helps to develop language – encourages participants to make choices or indicate their preference
- Promotes social skills and helps lower stress levels
- Last, of all, it's a fun environment
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Sensory Aqua CentreNew Zealand’s first fully inclusive aquatic sensory space, designed to foster exploration, confidence and fun in and with water at New Zealand’s largest aquatic and indoor recreation and leisure venue, Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.
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Sensory CentrePreviously known as the Southern Centre, the Sensory Centre is a unique environment that caters to your individual needs, empowering you to choose your own environment, make changes and control your leisure time.
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Sensory SwimmingPrivate, peaceful pool sessions in a calming space away from the leisure pool. Ideal if you need a quiet, low-stimulation environment.
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Sensory HydroslidingEnjoy the thrill of the slides during quieter, low-traffic times - perfect if you prefer a more relaxed experience.
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Sensory TumbletimesGentle, structured play with soft equipment and low-volume music. A safe and fun introduction to group play for young children.
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