Your stories

Your stories inspire others but they also inspire us

Southern Stop Smoking Service: Anonymous

This client wishes to remain anonymous I started smoking when I was 11 or 12. It was the cool thing to do and everyone else was smoking. It was normal. […]
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Te Pae Oranga & Cancer Kaiarahi Service: A Wonderful Outcome

I was nervous about attending Te Pae Oranga (Iwi Community Panel) because I didn’t know what it was until the facilitator explained it clearly and put my mind at ease, […]
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Mahana Southern Māori Mental Health & Addiction: The Counsellor Was My Rock

School bullies, a divorce, a car crash and an overdose all added to the nightmare that was my past year. But, with the support of a counsellor, I was able […]
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Te Pae Oranga: Kelly Luke

I was anxious about attending Te Pae Oranga (Iwi Community Panel) but it wasn’t what I expected and the outcomes have helped me to heal. I was referred to Te […]
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Tui Ora Programmes: Ashley Fulton

Te Rourou Pai Oranga (Nutrition Programme) and Taputapu Mātua (Parenting Programme) have enabled me to find my confidence this year, strengthened my parenting skills, and taught me how to better […]
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The Support Has Meant The World

Photo Caption: Pamela (pictured with flowers) with the Tūmanako Oranga Wellness Centre team. The Whanau Ora Navigator has supported me in developing a healthier relationship with my daughter and set […]
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