Aotearoa New Zealand Association for Social Workers
Kia tutuki ai ngā whainga me ngā tumanako kia mau tonu i ngā mahi
Through working together our goals and objectives will be achieved
I endeavour to use the Te Whare Tapa Wha Model of Maori Health to help promote and understand the meaning of biculturalism, multiculturalism, personal Identity and emotional wellbeing in this ever changing world.
I encourage critical thinking and reflective practice in both myself and others and my aim for us all is a Healthy Life Balance. Maintaining integrity and personal mana in the workforce by building sustainable relationships is also of high interest to my practice.
I am first and foremost a mother and nanny to several mokopuna.
I hail from nga hau e wha (the four winds) and come from the grass roots. l have worked in community and statutory social work for over 20 years with a stint in community corrections and also lead in the social sector trials for MSD.
Recently I branched out into an Operational Management position in Tourism to broaden my horizons.
I am passionate about social work and community development by supporting professionals to contribute to that space by what they can create each day.
I provide support in the delivery of group and individual supervision sessions, encompassing indigenous and western theories and models. In my practice I include education on te ao Maori perspectives, utilising a reflective narrative approach
» Read moreTo promote and encourage the importance of bi and multi cultural practice. To tautoko practitioners to maintain a healthily safe and effective practice that is reflective of maintaining self care, safe cultural approaches and provides mana enhancing practices. Whanau ora kaupapa used in its correct context can enhance ones practice regardless of culture or gender. To maximise and understand the importance of a balanced practice that enhances both Maori and pakeha world view points. To tautoko their knowledge and personal ability to work within the practice competency and guidelines required by their personal whanau, roles and functions of their mahi and competency standards of their relevant professional bodies requires skill and tautoko combined.
» Read moreDeveloping and maintenance of reflective practice. Culturally safe practice. Workplace and team dynamics. Coping with change. Work life balance. Maori models of practice. Care and protection. Family dynamics and relationships. Child management and behavior.
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