@Te Pou
@Te Pou is a blog with news and opinion pieces from Te Pou staff. You can click on an author's name in the right hand column to read all posts by that person, or use the archive and tags to find news by date or topic. Why not join the conversation and let us know what you think? Your comments are welcome on all @Te Pou posts.
Training directory fills sector gap
Published: 01 May 2012 by Brennan Gracie
As first of its kind for New Zealand, we are definitely excited to announce the launch on the online searchable disability training directory.
Launch of the Le Va Pacific disability cultural competency training programme
The launch of Le Va’s Pacific Disability Cultural Competency Training Programme at the GPS 2012 fono marks an important milestone in the development of Pacific cultural competency training as an effective tool in supporting non-Pacific people to better engage and respond to the needs of Pacific peoples.
Aligning grant funding with real needs
Published: 05 April 2012 by Brennan Gracie
Over the past few months we have been working closely with Health Workforce New Zealand and Ministry of Health Disability Support Services to ensure grant funding for the disability sector aligns to real needs and priorities.
Bridging gaps for the Pacific disability sector
Pati Umaga, a poor humble Samoan boy from Wainuiomata is a man on a mission. "My vision for disabled Pacific people is that they build strong relationships with others and feel a part of the community. Our people are standoffish with service providers. It only takes one bad experience to turn them off. We want to access the world and contribute."
Reflecting on our disability work
Published: 01 December 2011 by Robyn Shearer
As we approach the end of 2011 it is important to reflect on achievements. Te Pou has taken on the challenge of workforce development with the disability sector. This work aligns well with the work we have already established in mental health and addictions, and with the Pacific sector.
Looking forward to Christmas
Published: 01 December 2011 by Brennan Gracie
It's December already and I am so looking forward to Christmas and the upcoming holiday season. This Saturday, 3 December also marks World Disability Day - an opportunity to recognise and celebrate our sector.
