Woman 2 Woman

Community Development Worker & Golden Connections Coordinator 

I have been working for the Trust since June 2020, bringing past experience working in mental health, peer support and group facilitation.  Key aspects of my role are engaging with the Mairehau & neighbouring communities through kai support, women’s self-development, providing parenting and individual support particularly to Mums.  I am particularly interested in understanding trauma and the impact on mental health.  I also coordinate the Golden Connections programme, and love spending time with people who have lived such varied and interesting lives. 

I raised 4 children on my own, and I now enjoy spending time with my grandchildren; which has the best parts of parenting, without all the responsibility.