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02/11/2022

A couple of days ago Mātua Mike gave a heartbreaking interview on The Rock. It was a wake up call for all of us in Aotearoa to step up and put our best foot forward in helping our rangatahi. Mike King can't do it alone, but we can tautoko this kaupapa and donate to Gumboot Friday

07/03/2022

Su***de Prevention. It's one of the hardest things in life to talk about. But it doesn't have to be, we may not know what to say to those who are thinking of taking their own lives. Le Va have great resources available to help us navigate through these hard conversation. Remember if you need help free call or txt 1737 or if you are in an emergency call 111

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25/02/2022

Burn out is felt more and more today. This week we have 3 easy ways to minimize burn out.

23/01/2022

As we push into a new week, here is a little reminder for you...remember

19/01/2022

Ngā mihi o te tau hou whānau!
We hope you have had a safe and enjoyable holiday period. It's great to get back into the flow of things again, as we do, don't forget it's ok if things are slow to get going. Be kind to yourself and to others.

This year, our goal is to be more present and to be more vocal on issues and struggles we go through. If there is anything in particular you would like us to review or create, let us know, after all, we are here for you.

29/10/2021

While Covid may have control over our day to day, we can take control of our thoughts, feelings and what's going on inside us. Some great resources to help you take back the power can be found on Mentemia and

18/10/2021

The lockdown restrictions we have going on in Aotearoa at the moment is taking a toll on some of our people. How are we keeping our mental health in check? Checking up on ourselves and others is important, we are all feeling the strain of this round of lockdown, especially in Tāmaki Makau-rau and parts of Waikato. Check up on your mates, your family members and check on yourself.

30/09/2021

This week we have been chatting with others everyday, today is a good day to reflect on those conversations we've had. Today whether with a friend, in Kura, at mahi, or even on own, take time to reflect on what you've learnt this week, how did having those little chats make you feel? what tools can you continue to use beyond today?

29/09/2021

Today's call for MHAW is Takohatia ki tēhahi - Connect through kindness. When we do something nice for someone else, no matter how big or small, it does wonders for our own well-being. Connecting through kindness can be in the form of a smile to a passerby, giving a mate hand moving or even sharing uplifting thoughts on social media. We could use more kindness in the world.

28/09/2021

We are half way through Mental health awareness week whānau. Today's kōrero activity is to have a chat about Te Whare Tapa. Below are the four walls of the Whare. Have a look and see how these four walls can help with bringing mental awareness forward and, have a yarn with someone about what you've learnt and how you can use the concepts of Te Whare Tapa Whā to enhance your mental well-being.

27/09/2021

Morena whānau, as we continue having conversations with others think about the spaces you're in. Getting outside in nature can do wonders for you. Take your catch ups outside with a picnic lunch and let the sun rays do it's work.

26/09/2021

Kia ora e te whānau, its Mental Health Awareness week this week, this year's theme is "Take time to kōrero". Life gets busy but it doesn't mean we don't have time to catch up with someone today. So reach out to someone you haven't caught up with, give them a call, have a chat, they may need it more than you think.

20/09/2021

Tip Top Ice Cream are doing something awesome for Mental health awareness week next week, check out their Get the Scoop kōrero below and get into having a chat with someone, catch up over some free ice-cream 🍦

09/09/2021

This week news of a beloved brother's tragic and untimely passing hit our team. We have been taking the time to process our emotions and feelings so we can be in the best place to help our other brothers and sisters understand his departure from us. Although we don't have all the answers, we do have aroha (love) and will awhi (embrace) those that need the extra support.
We will all face trying times in our lives but we will also face peace and comfort. In our times of peace, seek out those who are finding it tough and lend a hand, an ear, a shoulder. You never know who's life you might save!

09/09/2021

31/08/2021

If you know any essential workers, be sure to give them a thanks for all the hard work they do to keep Aotearoa running during lockdown.

30/08/2021

Kia ora whānau - with the country still locked down, it's timely to remind us all to take of ourselves. Below are some reminders of what we can do during lockdown levels 4 & 3. If you need someone to talk to during this time, send us a message or get in touch with one of the groups below:
* Free call or txt 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor
* Youthline - free txt 234
* Helpline - free txt 4357
If you are in need of food or essential items head to covid19.govt.nz to find your nearest foodbank.

26/08/2021

Hey team, we know we haven't been active a lot on here, we are trying to navigate our families and time while we're in lockdown. As we continue to fight this together, let's remember to be kind.