Te Ahi Kaa - Iwi and Community Supports
These services provide community based supports for pakeke/kaumātua/tangata who have been diagnosed with a mental illness, to facilitate access to the services and resources they need to nurture their wellbeing.
Supports will include but are not limited to:
- Manaakitanga (Holistic Approach to Wellbeing)
- Wairuatanga (Dreams and Aspirations)
- Whanaungatanga (Cultural Identity and Connection to Whānau, Hapu and Iwi)
- Mātauranga (Pre-Vocational Education and Training)
- Kaitiakitanga (Health & Wellbeing)
- Mahi Ngatahi (Daily Living & Activities)
- Te Ahi Kaa Roa (Housing)
- Rangatiratanga (Self-esteem and Self-determination)
Iwi Support is an option for Māori tangata and/or tangata preferring a Kaupapa Māori/Te Ao Māori centred pathway of care including the delivery of supports in Te Reo Māori. There is an emphasis on whakawhanaungatanga and facilitating access and/or reconnection to cultural, natural supports, Whānau, Whenua, Hapu and Iwi.
For further information please contact us on (09) 262 4533 or email us at