Family, Whanau and Disability
Family, Whanau and Disability
25. System Transformation and Mana Whaikaha
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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Connect, Inform, Support features interviews with professionals and specialists on disability-related topics, and is a source of information and resources for families and whānau caring for people with disabilities.
Discussion topics cover a range of subjects related to disability and special needs, such as inclusive education, supporting someone with special needs, and the challenges and triumphs of living with disability.
Links
- Mana Whaikaha
- Safesquares
- Parent to Parent New Zealand Inc
- Altogether Autism
- Care Matters or 0508 236 236 freephone service for carers
- Mana Whaikaha – MidCentral only