Whakatika te aho tapu, ko teeraa te oranga o te iwi Maaori
To Taatou Mahi What We Do
Te Aka Toiora Trust is a Maaori Psychological & Social Service provider operating in South Auckland and online.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver accessible and culturally grounded psychological and hauora services, fostering holistic well-being. We strive to empower Maaori whaanau with the tools and support needed to stand strong in their own mana, embracing aroha, tika, and pono.
Our Vision
To lead in providing psychological and hauora services to all Maaori, helping whaanau stand strong in their own mana.
Supporting Positive Change For Individuals And Whaanau
We help those who want to improve their lives and have:
- Witnessed and/or experienced violence
- Are at risk of offending and or harming themselves and/or others
- Experienced sexual, physical, or emotional harm
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What Te Aka Toiora Trust Offers
Waka Wairua Waananga
Waka Wairua serves as a practical resource for wāhine to manage their daily wellbeing. It is designed to guide them toward becoming empowered and confident navigators of their own personal hauora waka.
Psychological Services
Sharon Rickard is a clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience in working therapeutically with tamariki, rangatahi, and waahine Maaori who have experienced trauma.