Te Rōpū Whakamana Tāngata
Peer Support
Our Vision
Through mana enhancing relationships, people are empowered to rise up to challenges and be the best versions of themselves, whatever that may be..
Whakamana Tangata Empower People to Live Great Lives.
Our Mission
Whakamana Tangata is a part of the new solution moving forward, specialising in the art of empathetic listening and whitiwhiti korero (sharing) from a background of lived experience
Connecting people to recovery possibilities and potential
Our Values
Tika Pono Aroha....They way we be!
Whanaungatanga
We believe that having a sense of belonging and connection is fundamental to wellbeing.
Manaakitanga
We support, care and show generosity and respect to others in all that we do.
Whakamana
Empowering each other to be the best we can possibly be. Being inclusive and respectful.
TUMANAKO
We believe that Tumanako is fundamental to wellbeing, and that living our best life is possible.
Our Goals
Tūhonotia
Strengthening Connectedness
Increased availability and effectiveness of Whakamana peer support throughout the Kaipara/Te tai Tokerau.
Quality engagement with tangata, whānau, hāpū, iwi, hāpori (communities), sector groups, and other stakeholders
As a result of experiencing whakamana peer support, whānau recovery and wellbeing are enhanced
Kia Toitū
Sustaining Growth
Whakamana peer expertise is recognised as an integral part of the solution.
Whakamana Peer support becomes a service option that is widely known, promoted and freely available in the Kaipara /Te Tai Tokerau to all tangata whai ora and/or whānau who feel it is right for them.
Mana Whakatipu
Transforming Peer Leadership
Transformative peer leadership and support is valued by stakeholders.
Mentoring and training developed for Whakamana pou (leaders).
Peer leaders and influencers support and develop the next generation of leaders and influencers.
Our Kaupapa
Whakamana Tangata aims to provide safe spaces and support earlier and closer to home, where people in distress feel free to discuss what they are experiencing. The peer support relationship is underpinned by principles of tika, pono, aroha and manaaki which supports Hau Ora.
Pae ora
Self-determination, choices and mutual support to achieve valued outcomes equips people with the knowledge and hope that they can and do have pae ora (healthy futures).
Flexible Pathways
The future of a successful approach to Mental health and wellbeing lies in developing flexible pathways that enable access to services from anywhere. One of those pathways is for people to get whakamana peer support.
