Family, Whanau and Disability

25. System Transformation and Mana Whaikaha

• Louise Ratcliffe • Season 2019 • Episode 1052

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Research and co-ordination: Lisa Pirihi
Presenters: Louise Ratcliffe
Produced by Wintec Music and Performing Arts Department

Guests

Janine Morrah
Janine is Parent to Parent’s Manawatu Regional Coordinator. She is a Palmy local with strong
connections to the community through sports and teaching. Janine’s prior work history has included teaching both domestic and international Studends. She has also spent time working as a caregiver in New Zeland and the UK.

Lorna Sullivan
Lorna is the Director of Mana Whaikaha, the Manawanui prototype for the development of Enabling Good Lives.

Wendy O’Mira
Wendy is a Connector with Mana Whaikaha in the Mid Central region.

Programme Synopsis

  • Louise finds out all about the new pilot programme for Enabling Good Lives - Mana Whaikaha – being rolled out in the Mid Central Region

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