Whāraurau

21/10/2026

✉️ Our October Pānui | eNewsletter has been released!

In this edition, you'll find:

• Two recently published articles from Whāraurau kaimahi
• Insights from our recent forum on supporting rainbow+ rangatahi
• A look at the evidence behind the Incredible Years® programme
• Details on the upcoming Indigenous Su***de Prevention Conference

Read the October Pānui now 👇

https://mailchi.mp/eafce6bfe63b/panui-october-2026-taiohi-and-ai-research-on-rainbow-rangatahi-incredible-years-and-more

19/10/2026

What does digital harm look like for young people, and how can we better support them to navigate online spaces safely?

In episode 28 of Holding space, we're joined by Anna Ashton, a lived experience advisor, who shares her experiences of digital harm and explores the risks of online spaces, the limitations of social media bans, and why adults may underestimate the impact of harmful online experiences on taiohi.

Listen to the full episode 👇

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4T3CrbCFIWmHrcdEIO2v96

14/10/2026

💡 Upcoming Lunchtime learning: Why relationships matter | Making every moment count.

Grab your lunch and join Jayne Mercier and Benjamin Phillips from Whāraurau and Hinemoa Hall from Te Aroha Noa Community Services for this session about relational practice. They will discuss the importance of relationships in your mahi, relational tips from a youth perspective, and share PARTH, an evidence-based relational framework developed in Aotearoa.

This workshop will be held online on Thursday, 5 November, 12pm–1pm.

Register here 👉 www.wharaurau.org.nz/all-resources/lunchtime-learning-why-relationships-matter-making-every-moment-count-05112026

12/10/2026

It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year's theme is Belonging Matters, emphasising the role connection and community play in supporting mental health and wellbeing. 🫂

For tamariki and taiohi, feeling connected, understood, and valued can make a real difference to wellbeing. Crucially, when young people feel connected, they're more likely to engage in their communities and reach out for support when they need it.

Learn more about the importance of youth belonging: https://mhaw.nz/stories/young-people-belong/

Explore Mental Health Awareness Week resources: https://mhaw.nz/

08/10/2026

Looking for a career where people are at the heart of what you do? 🌿

A role in mental health and addiction gives you the chance to support individuals, whānau and communities while building a meaningful and rewarding career.

Whether you're starting out, studying, or ready for a new direction, there are pathways into this growing workforce.

Visit our website to learn more 👉 https://www.wharaurau.org.nz/working-in-the-sector

Mahi that matters, a career that counts.

A joint campaign from Le Va, Whāraurau, Te Pou and Te Rau Ora.

06/10/2026

🎧 A new episode of Holding space is now live!

This time, we're joined by Joanne Lawless from Altogether Autism. Drawing on both professional and personal experience, Joanne shares practical insights for practitioners working alongside autistic people and their whānau, as well as resources and the kinds of support available across the motu.

Listen now!

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1Fd0KNVymy7rs5gk7kEgYA
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/understanding-autism-supporting-wh%C4%81nau/id1830922007?i=1000793276958

01/10/2026

Do you want a career with meaningful impact, where you can make a difference in people's lives every day?

Our sector is always on the lookout for new people, and if you have a heart for serving your community, a career in mental health and addiction could be for you!

Visit Le Va's website to explore and learn more 👉 https://www.leva.co.nz/our-work/mental-health-addiction/workforce-development/

Mahi that matters, a career that counts. 🌿

This is a joint campaign brought to you buy the national mental health and addiction workforce development centres, Le Va, Whāraurau, Te Pou, and Te Rau Ora.

Do you want a career with meaningful impact, where you can make a difference in people's lives every day?

Our mental health and addiction sector needs more Pacific people who bring their culture, language and lived experience to the work.

If you have a heart for serving your community, a career in mental health and addiction could be for you!

Visit our website to explore and learn more: https://www.leva.co.nz/our-work/mental-health-addiction/workforce-development/

Mahi that matters, a career that counts. 🌿

A joint campaign brought to you by Le Va, Whāraurau, Te Pou and Te Rau Ora.

22/09/2026

Philleen Dickson is the Ringa Tohutohu Matua – Māori Lead for Te Pou and in this episode, she reflects on the impact of trauma, disconnection from whānau and culture, and the healing power of belonging, She explores how reconnecting with whakapapa, supportive relationships and lived experience shaped her path. For clinicians and anyone supporting children, young people and whānau, this episode is a moving reminder that sometimes the most transformative intervention is being the one safe person who listens, believes and sees potential beyond a diagnosis. https://vimeo.com/1228979976/82ae9652d5?fl=ip&fe=ec&share=copy

21/09/2026

🌈 Want to grow your confidence in supporting trans and gender-diverse clients?

Join Miles Usherwood from Gender Dynamix for an introductory session exploring gender diversity, transitioning, inclusive language, welcoming workplaces, and cisgender privilege.

You'll leave with practical knowledge and skills to:

• Better understand gender-diverse identities
• Use respectful, up-to-date language
• Create safe and welcoming environments
• Strengthen your allyship in meaningful ways

🔗 Register here: https://www.wharaurau.org.nz/all-resources/lunchtime-learning-gender-dynamix-trans-101-15102026

16/09/2026

Working in mental health and addiction isn't just a job — it's a chance to make a real difference in people's lives, support your community, and build a career that lines up with what matters to you.
Whether you're finishing school, studying, or thinking about a career change, there's a path into this sector for you. To get you thinking see: https://www.wharaurau.org.nz/working-in-the-sector

A joint kaupapa from Le Va, Whāraurau, Te Pou and Te Rau Ora.