Whānau Ora Navigation
Onsite strengths-based wellbeing support for students and whānau
Introducing Taylor
Taylor works with whānau one-to-one and in groups*. He can help with learner licences, provide assistance in a crisis, work with you to foster holistic wellbeing, and offer support at medical appointments. He also has access to funding to tackle barriers and support you in your goals and ambitions whilst uplifting mana.
A key aspect for Taylor and Whānau Ora is providing opportunities of reconnection with the whenua. This involves gardening, trips out and work experience opportunities in the country.
(*Whānau Ora Navigation is available for all tauira at Skillsec)
Rangatahi Hui
Each month, Taylor organises a Rangatahi Hui which is a student-led activity day, and includes as many of your suggestions as possible (from where we go to what we eat). Previous trips have included tree planting at Warrington, a coastal walk and picnic at Karitāne, bowling, paintballing, and a tour of Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
Testimonials
‘Taylor’s helped me in numerous ways. He’s helped me with my driving licence and now I have my learner licence. He’s a good guy to talk to. I find him a great person to be around’
‘Taylor’s supported me quite a lot. He helped me get food and stay fed. He’s been a pretty supportive, helpful member of staff at Skillsec’
‘Taylor’s done a lot. He’s helped me with a lot of things mental health wise. He’s helped me with a lot of other situations. He’s pretty up there’
‘Taylor helped me get my learner licence as that was the one goal I wanted to achieve. He also helped me and my family get food parcels when we needed them. And in general, just a good and trustworthy person to talk to’