Who can access curtains through our Service?
Eligibility Criteria
You can access curtains through our service directly or via a social service agency. To access the service directly you will need one of the following:
- Community Services Card
- Gold Card with Community Service Card
- Student ID
Our service is free, but we would greatly appreciate a donation/koha to help with our running costs. Our suggested koha is $5 per set of curtains. and any donation received will help support our service – thank you!
Others in need are welcome to apply and will be considered at the discretion of the DCB manager. This will be assessed on financial, health and personal circumstances.
What we provide
Curtains: The curtains provided by our service will be lined, and altered to fit your windows. All our curtains are donated. In most instances, they are second hand. Our team will select curtains based on the sizes needed and what we have available. If you have a color preference please let us know. We can’t necessarily guarantee that we will have your colour preference but will try our best to accommodate this when selecting your curtains.
As our curtains are donated we may not have multiple sets of curtains (esp. 3 or more sets) available in the same colour/pattern, particularly during winter months when demand is high.
Lining: We can also provide lining for your existing curtains, provided they are in good condition and fit the windows appropriately. We also provide detachable linings which means that you just need to measure your existing curtains, and don’t need to bring your curtains to us.
Please note:
We cannot start on your curtains until we have all the measurements. Please let us know if you need help with this.
If you self refer we will need to sight your card when you collect your curtains.
You may be waiting up to 4 weeks for your curtains to be ready.We will contact you as soon as your curtains are ready to be collected.
To apply for curtains you must:
Complete an online curtain referral form below; or download our referral form, complete and scan/email to info@dunedincurtainbank.org.nz
Alternatively you are welcome to come to Dunedin Curtain Bank, 174 Princes St, bringing your qualifying card and your window measurements.
We require the following measurements to make your curtains:
- Curtain Track Width (or window width if no track)
- Window Length – i.e. length from the top of the curtain track to the bottom of the window sill
- Drop length – from the top of the curtain rail to the floor.
Paid Alteration and Lining Service
Dunedin Curtain Bank is trialling a paid lining and alteration service for those that do not qualify for Community Service Cards but are still finding it hard to make ends meet.
Lined curtains are more effective than double glazing.
Please see Cost Friendly Curtain Making section on our website for more info.
SUBSIDISED & FREE INSULATION AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE HOMEOWNERS
Insulation and heating play a big part in making your home warm, dry and healthy.
Warmer Kiwi Homes grants cover 80% of the cost of approved insulation and up to 80% of the cost of approved heaters. And local funders have also added more subsidies which could make it FREE for those who qualify. If you own and live in a house built before 2008, and either live in a lower-income area or have a Community Services Card, you may be eligible.
See the EECA Warmer Homes website for for more information about the scheme, or get in touch with local provider Aukaha – Better Homes Programme.
Vision: Warmer Homes – healthier futures
Mission: To provide awareness and resources for warmer and healthier homes.
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Contact us:
Ph: 021 224 0922
174 Princes Street, Dunedin Central.
Email: manager@dunedincurtainbank.org.nz
Open: Mon-Thurs 10-4