Our stories
Our Recovery and Families services are confidential and the privacy and safety of the people we partner are our highest priority. This section will cover our programmes and groups and our journey as we expereince them together.
POU WHAKAARO
Supporting and empowering people to live life well
Pou Whakaaro Services 1 Bracken Street, Whakatane.
Pou Whakaaro provides support to people with disabilities, mental health issues, and/or addictions to achieve their goals, gain independence and inclusion within their chosen community.
EBAT CHARITABLE TRUST
The organisation was first set up in 1982 with support from the club services and was called Eastern Bay Achievement Trust. Initially it was set up as a sheltered workshop for people with a disability or experience of mental illness.
Board of Trustees
Principles: how we will work
The Trust is committed to:
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The inclusion of all people in their communities
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Inspiring people to reach their full potential and have a good quality of life
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Working cooperatively with other community groups
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Respecting and implementing the dual heritage of the partners of Te Tiriti O Waitangi
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Developing positive working relationships and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity
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Respecting the cultural diversity of people and encouraging people of all ethnicities to use the Trust’s facilities and services
Aims: what we will do
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To support all people to be included in their communities, whanau/hapu/iwi
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To give priority support to people who have been marginalised by physical, sensory or intellectual impairment or mental illness
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To encourage communities, organisations and government agencies to include and support people with a disability or experience of a mental illness in their activities
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To increase knowledge and options of work (paid and unpaid), education and other activities available to people with a disability or mental illness, encourage them to make choices and participate
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To provide accessible advocacy, support and referral people needing this support
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To actively promote recognition, equality and respect for people with a disability and/or experience of mental illness in their communities and in government agencies
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To use education to further the Trust’s aims
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To support all people to share their ideas and skills to build an inclusive community spirit
MEET THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BRADLEY SHAW
Chair
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ADELINE REDMOND
Deputy Chair
ADRIANA HAZELWOOD
Treasurer
TBA
People's Representative
JOSHUA KALAN
Trustee
PAULA SMITH
Trustee
MEET THE CEO
JONATHON HAGGER
CEO
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Kia ora, I am Jonathon Hagger the Chief Executive of Pou Whakaaro,I bring extensive leadership experience across the not for profit, the public sector and vocational education.
I previously held the Chief Executive role at the Rotorua Community Hospice Trust. Prior to that I held various roles at the Waiariki Institute of Technology.
With more than 20 years' experience as an organisational leader including roles in governance, I bring strategic and problem-solving skills to the role.
I hold an MBA from the university of Waikato and am member of the Institute of Directors.
Residing in the Eastern BOP is a delight, and I am focused on amplifying awareness of the dynamic changes Pou Whakaaro makes in the lives of the People we Partner.
Outside of work, I enjoy the outdoors, reading, learning te reo Māori and spending time with my family.