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Ako Hauora

Strengthening wellbeing with whānau hauā

Ako Hauora is a series of workshops tailored for hauora and wellbeing teams, available in person and online. Led by whānau hauā, these sessions focus on sharing expertise, practical tikanga, and safe techniques.

Workshop

Ako Hauora has three core workshops:

Man with cane and people

Ako 1

Working with whānau kāpō

Directing safely, respectfully & confidently

Man signing

Ako 2

Engaging Turi Māori

How to utilise communication supports

Woman in wheelchair, man with thumbs up

Ako 3

Waka tūru & whānau hinengaro

Exploring our resources and taonga to connect and engage

What are these wānanga about?

  • Sharing our expertise
  • Learning in action
  • Whānau-led approaches
  • Measuring real change

What will you learn?

  • Challenges & solutions
  • Some useful tikanga
  • Practical, safe techniques
  • Guided, hands-on practice

Outcomes

These wānanga are designed to create lasting, measurable change for your team and the whānau you serve.

For

Kaimahi

  • More confidence engaging whānau hauā
  • Building competencies & knowledge
  • Practical skills for immediate use

For

Services

  • Better access & inclusion
  • More responsive engagement
  • Improved experiences for whānau

If you’re ready to make a difference together

Register your interest to find out about costs or arrange a hui, and we'll be in touch with details.