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
