Tūtaki mai, tūtaki atu | Events

   Opportunities to connect

 

We welcome you to our events and the opportunity to kōrero with us, whether that’s in our virtual spaces or in person.

Rākau Roroa Auckland Workshop
Jun
8
to Jun 9

Rākau Roroa Auckland Workshop

(FULL) 8 & 9 June 2024

Rākau Roroa is a mental health training programme, that trains and supports Tāngata mātau ā-wheako (people with Lived Experience of mental distress, addiction or substance use)  to embrace the mana of their Lived Experiences of mental distress and recovery to inspire others.  

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Rākau Roroa Whangārei Workshop
May
25
to May 26

Rākau Roroa Whangārei Workshop

Saturday 25 May & Sunday 26 May, 10am-4pm

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

12 Murdoch Crescent

Whangārei

Rākau Roroa is a mental health training programme, that trains and supports Tāngata mātau ā-wheako (people with Lived Experience of mental distress, addiction or substance use)  to embrace the mana of their Lived Experiences of mental distress and recovery to inspire others.  

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Rākau Roroa Hawkes Bay Workshop
Apr
13
to Apr 14

Rākau Roroa Hawkes Bay Workshop

(FULL) 13 & 14 April 2024.

Toitoi Arts and Events Centre

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Rākau Roroa is a mental health training programme, that trains and supports Tāngata mātau ā-wheako (people with Lived Experience of mental distress, addiction or substance use)  to embrace the mana of their Lived Experiences of mental distress and recovery to inspire others.  

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Rākau Roroa Wellington Workshop
Mar
23
to Mar 24

Rākau Roroa Wellington Workshop

(FULL) 23 & 24 March 2024.

Rākau Roroa is a mental health training programme, that trains and supports Tāngata mātau ā-wheako (people with Lived Experience of mental distress, addiction or substance use)  to embrace the mana of their Lived Experiences of mental distress and recovery to inspire others.  

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Āwhina atu, āwhina mai | Ways to support us

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Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu | Donate

When you support us, you support real change, for real people.

 
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Te kāhui āwhina | Our Supporters

Our connections of support 

 
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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.”