Our stories
Our Recovery and Families services are confidential and the privacy and safety of the people we partner are our highest priority. This section will cover our programmes and groups and our journey as we expereince them together.
All Pou Whakaaro services are now operating from 1 Bracken Street, Whakatane.
Pou Whakaaro provides support to people with disabilities, mental health issues, and/or addictions to achieve their goals, gain independence and inclusion within their chosen community.
EBAT CHARITABLE TRUST
The organisation was first set up in 1982 with support from the club services and was called Eastern Bay Achievement Trust. Initially it was set up as a sheltered workshop for people with a disability or experience of mental illness.
Board of Trustees
Principles: how we will work
The Trust is committed to:
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The inclusion of all people in their communities
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Inspiring people to reach their full potential and have a good quality of life
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Working cooperatively with other community groups
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Respecting and implementing the dual heritage of the partners of Te Tiriti O Waitangi
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Developing positive working relationships and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity
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Respecting the cultural diversity of people and encouraging people of all ethnicities to use the Trust’s facilities and services
Aims: what we will do
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To support all people to be included in their communities, whanau/hapu/iwi
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To give priority support to people who have been marginalised by physical, sensory or intellectual impairment or mental illness
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To encourage communities, organisations and government agencies to include and support people with a disability or experience of a mental illness in their activities
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To increase knowledge and options of work (paid and unpaid), education and other activities available to people with a disability or mental illness, encourage them to make choices and participate
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To provide accessible advocacy, support and referral people needing this support
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To actively promote recognition, equality and respect for people with a disability and/or experience of mental illness in their communities and in government agencies
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To use education to further the Trust’s aims
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To support all people to share their ideas and skills to build an inclusive community spirit
MEET THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BRADLEY SHAW
Chair
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JULIE JUKES
Deputy Chair
TANIA SAMAL
Secretary
ADRIANA HAZELWOOD
Treasurer
ADELINE REDMOND
Trustee
TBA
People's Representative
JOSHUA KALAN
Trustee
PAULA SMITH
Trustee
MEET THE GENERAL MANAGER
CLAIRE PYE
General Manager
In 2008 I had the privilege of joining Pou Whakaaro as the General Manager. At that time I saw that Pou Whakaaro was an organisation that truly practiced working in collaboration with the people who used the services. Since this time I have come to appreciate the willingness of the Board and team to develop innovative practice that keeps partnership at its core, and to watch the organisation grow.
Seeing the people we partner achieve their aspirations, including running Micro Businesses continues to inspire me and makes working here a rewarding experience.
