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Whānau in Te Waipounamu are self-managing and empowered leaders.
Huia feather, korowai and taniko are symbolic of rangatiratanga and leadership.
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Our approach aims to create social impact by investing directly in initiatives developed by whānau or community groups. We also support a significant workforce of Whānau Ora Navigators who work directly with whānau to support them to develop their own pathway plans.
All our mahi is centred on the philosophy that whānau must be placed at the centre of service design and delivery, supporting them to realise their own solutions.
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We have several funding streams available for whānau living in Te Waipounamu, Rakiura, and Wharekauri
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“Instead of having to have registration fees, we just say to whānau all you have to do is bring the kai. The [Wave] funding has meant there are no barriers for whānau to attend.”
The Whānau Ora Framework continues to guide the work of Te Taumata to improve outcomes for whānau. Agreed to by Te Taumata and the Crown, the framework provides the central foundation of our commissioning methodology and stipulates a Whānau Ora Framework approach that seeks the following outcomes:
Whānau in Te Waipounamu are self-managing and empowered leaders.
Huia feather, korowai and taniko are symbolic of rangatiratanga and leadership.
Whānau in Te Waipounamu are leading healthy lifestyles.
Parirau (wing) represents the physical wellbeing of the whānau and whānau having the ability to thrive.
Whānau in Te Waipounamu are participating fully in society.
Poutama symbolises education and knowledge. With knowledge comes better participation in society. Mangopare is a symbol of strength.
Whānau in Te Waipounamu are confidently participating in te ao Māori (the Māori world).
Whakapapa, Papatuanuku, takarangi (spiral) separating Ranginui, the centre of te ao Māori is our connection to our whakapapa.
Whānau in Te Waipounamu are economically secure and successfully involved in wealth creation.
Pataka a traditional storehouse with the addition of a poha (kelp bag) containing titi.
Whānau in Te Waipounamu are cohesive, resilient and nurturing
Interwoven koru, embracing with indicative lines, showing certainty and connection during
Whānau in Te Waipounamu are responsible stewards of their living and natural environment.
Manaia (guardian) – how we should see whānau within the environment.
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