Values

Respect 

We respect people and whānau who are accessing services, their world views, their values and the choices they make. We believe respect is fundamental to all human relationships. 

Manaaki 

We support, care for, tend to and show generosity to others in all that we do. We seek to uphold the dignity and protect and enhance the mana of others through our work. We take time to know people and what is important to them, and to establish positive and authentic relationships. 

Hope 

We believe that hope is fundamental to wellbeing, and that a life that has meaning and value for the person is always possible. We support people to have hope.

Partnership 

We work in partnership with people and whānau who are accessing services. We listen, hear and respect. We support choice, shared decision-making and equity. We value the strengths and expertise that people and whānau bring. We value the expertise of all colleagues, groups and services, and work in collaboration to support people and whānau.

Wellbeing 

We focus on wellbeing, encompassing all dimensions of health: tinana (physical), hinengaro (mental and emotional), whānau (social) and wairua (spiritual) (Durie, 1994). We support wellbeing as a key part of recovery. 

Whanaungatanga 

We believe that a sense of connection and belonging is fundamental to wellbeing. We are in relationship with people and support their relationships with others, to enhance a sense of belonging for all. We value com