I believe I am a professional with a proven track record in coordinating community-driven initiatives while with Te Tatau Pounamu, showcasing exceptional organizational skills and a deep respect for Aotearoa's cultural heritage. I have nurtured building relationships and implementing best practices, achieving significant improvements in family violence response systems while always respecting rangathi and whanau I have worked alongside.I have skills in data analysis and interpersonal communication, I bring with me a goal-oriented approach and a ongoing ocmmitment to fostering equity and integrity., with all I work alongside.
Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga November 2024
Harmful sexual behaviour within the context of family/whānau violence
The Weekend University September 2024
A Day on Men’s Mental Health (3 x speakers + resources)
Family Violence Network August 2024
Matt & Sarah Brown – She is not my Rehab presentation
Family Violence Network (Wgtn) March 2024
Single day Master Class (identifying family harm and understanding impact on wāhine)
Whanganui Violence Intervention Network October 2023
Navigating Change: A 3-Hour Reflective Session for Men's Behaviour Change Practitioners
REO RUA – Te Ataahia Castorina, Bi-Monthly consultation and cultural advisory services- Te Ao Māori and Māori language learning.
Child Matters Educating to prevent child abuse. August 2017
Child Protection Studies NZQA Lv3 (program code PSPN1701)
ACAP Alumni August 2021 Working with Young People who Self Injure
RespectEd Aotearoa July 2021 Recognize, Respond, Refer - sexual harm prevention and support
Sue MorrisonJune 2021 Introduction to Attachment Theory in practice
Family Violence ChangeAbility May 2021
Understanding the social and cultural contexts of violence. Looking at systemic, intergenerational violence as well as the trauma created in children through violence and violent acts.
SHINE Auckland, 2021 Expanding Understanding of safety & wellbeing within societal contexts of Family Violence.
SHINE, Responding Effectively to People Experiencing Family Violence
2018 Monthly Cultural Competency Supervision
REAP, Exploring Te Whatu Pokeka.
2018 Abacus, De-escalation training.
2017 Native Voice, Media Training.
Kahungunu Wairarapa, Wairarapatanga.
Ministry of Education,2014 NCEA Level 2 Training.
Robert Consedine,2014 Decolonisation - Treaty of Waitangi.
Kay Wilton, Violence breaking the cycle – Teacher Only Day.
Childspace EC Institute, Kotahitanga – Bringing Unity Conference.
Brain Wave Trust Seminar, (Mental Health) Early Years and Adolescence.
NZEI / Carmen Dali, Quality interactions with whanau.
Rose Pere, Whanau Ora / Ako: concepts and learning in the Maori tradition- Conference Address.