Mahia te mahi e ora ai ngā moemoeā | Projects

Bringing our voices to life by doing the do

We work in partnership with other tāngata mātau ā-wheako to develop community-driven and evidence-based education programmes and projects for all of Aotearoa to experience.  Often this means embracing uncomfortable spaces, so we can create out-of-the-box solutions to ensure the aspirations of tāngata mātau ā-whēako are acted upon and drive transformational change. 

He whai hua | Our Projects

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Rākau Roroa

Rākau Roroa trains and supports a growing network of people who want to use their personal lived experience of mental distress and recovery to inspire others.

recoVRy Virtual Reality Experience

recoVRy is Changing Minds new virtual reality project. It aims to raise awareness and understanding of mental distress by allowing viewers to see things from the perspective of someone experiencing mental distress.

Whakatau Mai | The Wellbeing Sessions

Whakatau Mai | The Wellbeing Sessions by Changing Minds offers a wide range of free and online wellbeing sessions in real-time, helping to safely support your wellbeing from the comfort of your own space. 

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LookUp – young people’s wellbeing 2017

LookUp was a young people led event that brought together schools and people doing inspiring work in the youth wellbeing space.

Inside Out: A community wellbeing collaboration 2017

This project was a collaborative school-based project to develop young people's skills and agency to positively influence structures of wellbeing at their school and in their wider communities.

Atawhai Festival 2019

Atawhai is a festival created to support much-needed education around suicide prevention, and to raise awareness of issues that affect our mental health and wellbeing. 2019 marks the festival’s fifth year.

Breathing Space 2018

Breathing Space was a 2018 creative-based programme for young people to express themselves, reflect on life, find their voice and grow their skills.

Te kāhui āwhina | Our Supporters

Our connections of support

Te reo tautoko | What people are saying

Testimonials

“Your opening keynote address at the eMental Health Congress was simply one of the main highlights of the day. We have received a lot of positive feedback. I also wish to acknowledge what you have done by way of innovation is truly remarkable and be in the know that you are making the difference.”

“I appreciated the kindness and care shown to the Whakatau Mai participants. I was impressed that there was a peer-to-peer facilitator available.”

“Whakatau Mai has changed my life.” “I feel like I am co-creating wellness with others.”

“The Whakatau Mai facilitators have established a light, open and friendly atmosphere for the groups to participate in.”

“Changing Minds do such incredible work and they receive bugger all funding. I know their staff work long hours willingly just to make sh* happen… Happy to help out.”

“Loved hearing about your work… Look forward to seeing more stories shared in due course.”

“Love your mahi.”

“Thanks for the recoVRy goggles at the Expert Forum. More importantly, thanks Taimi and the team for everything you do.”

“Thanks for the recoVRy goggles, display of exceptionally good forward thinking leadership.”

“Thank you for all that you do, especially during these tougher times.”

Āwhina atu, āwhina mai | Ways to support us

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