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Supporting Families in Mental Illness

A part of Schizophrenia Fellowship NZ Inc.

Our Mission is:

Our Vision:

Our Values:

We fulfil our mission by :

We can help with:

We have local workers for each district who can meet you wherever arranged. We aim to establish good knowledge and enhance continuity in meeting your needs. We staff our phone service in Auckland 8:30am-5:00pm Monday to Friday with a message facility if busy or after hours 09 378 9134

Postal Address:

SF Auckland

PO Box 78-122

Grey Lynn, Auckland

Support and Info line: 09 378 9134

Hours:

We are open Mon. to Fri. from 8:30am to 5:00pm

E-mail: admin@SFAuckland.org.nz

Web: www.sfauckland.org.nz

SF Auckland Committee

The role of the committee is primarily one of governance - to ensure that day-to-day operations remain true to the vision, purpose and philosophy of the organisation. Specifically, the role includes formulation of policy, planning, monitoring and evaluation of organisational activities and performance, ensuring that legal and ethical obligations of the organisation are met, and ensuring that the necessary resources are available to maintain a quality service of maximum benefit to users. This role is performed on behalf of the members of SF Auckland, who vote the committee in at the AGM. We have had a busy year this year as we worked closely with the staff to draft and finalise a strategic plan and business plan.

The committee consists of:

We meet once a month at Fellowship House, generally on the evening of the third Monday of each month. Although currently we function on a volunteer basis, cost of attendance, for example towards petrol costs, can be reimbursed. It all sounds quite serious but we do have fun, and also the satisfaction of giving something back to our community. In addition skills learnt through being part of the committee can be used in other areas of our lives, both professional and personal. Everyone who has lived with a family member suffering from a major mental illness has something to offer the committee.

The amount of input a member gives is up to them, but generally a few hours a month would be required. We are always on the lookout for new members, so if you feel that you would like to know more, please contact SF Auckland

Email: admin@SFAuckland.org.nz

CULTURAL ADVISORS:

Manu Foto - Vaka Tautua (09) 526 2541

Position: Pacific Island Cultural Advisor

Email: Manu.F@vakatautua.co.nz

Vaka Tautua in Partnership with SF Auckland

Dawn of a new beginning

Malo e lelei, Talofa lava, Taloha ni, Bula Vinaka, Fakalofa lahi atu, kia orana, Kia ora and a warm Pacific greetings.

Malologa Trust has gone through a huge change in the last eight months. The organisation has developed a joint venture with Pacific Information, Advocacy, Support Services (PIASS) Trust in forming a shared management company called "Vaka Tautua". The name for the new entity is a Samoan proverb which means.. "leadership through servant hood" and the logo is a Vaka (boat) undertaking a journey. This notion is very much appropriate as Malologa Trust is embarking in a new journey. Malologa will become the delivery arm for Vaka Tautua in providing Mental health Services.

It is the vision of this new development to provide a menu of services for Pacific people in; Youth, disabilities sector, Mental health sector, Older people and in Research and development. Through this vehicle, Pacific people can hopefully access services that they are entitling to, and our partnerships with SF will be strengthening through the referral process. Our Pacific families will access the support that SF staff will provide.

Vaka Tautua will be providing services on a regional basis, and I am pleased to announce that recently Vaka Tautua received a contract from Waitemata DHB. This contract is to provide Community Support Services to Pacific people suffering from mental illness within Waitakere. This development will provide opportunity to work more closely with SF field workers by possibly co-locating in the West.

It is an exciting time for Malologa Trust and I will continue to inform our readers of further progress with this new venture or adventure.

Malo

Kitty Ko - Yan Oi Sei

Position: Asian Cultural Advisor

Email: yanoisei.charitytrust@gmail.com

Hi everyone/Kia Ora/Talofa/Malo e lelei/ Nei Ho!

My name is Kitty Ko and I am the Asian Cultural Adviser for SF Auckland. I was born in Hong Kong and I came to New Zealand in 1993. I have studied psychology at the University of Auckland and I have been working in the mental health field since Nov. 2001.

At the moment, I am working full-time at the mental health specialist service in a District Health Board. Besides working full-time and continue studying part-time, I am also one of the volunteers of Yan Oi Sei.

Yan Oi Sei is a registered charitable trust for Chinese families and friends with experience of mental health issues in New Zealand. Yan Oi Sei was established in 2003 because we saw there is a need for a mental health support service for the Chinese families in New Zealand. And so, as the Asian cultural advisor for SF Auckland, I would expect to provide cultural advice to SF Auckland Asian fieldworkers and to its mangement.

I hope that by working closely with SF Auckland, Yan Oi Sei and SF Auckland can both provide culturally appropriate services to the Asian population in New Zealand.

Bill Tangariki

Position: Kaumatua

Violet Tangariki

Position: Kuia

Bill Tangariki - Tribe: Ngati whatua; Ngati hau - Ngapuhi

Violet Tangariki - Tribe: Ngati Apakura - Maniapoto; Tainui - Waikato.

Role (Mahi): Kaumatua and Kuia, Cultural Advisors.

We both are privileged to support SF Auckland with these positions. We acknowledge Emma Doré (Regional Manager) in supporting us to the position of Kaumatua and Kuia.

Maori proverb:

He aha te mea nui o tenei ao?

Maku e kii atu,

He tangata, he tangata, he tangata

You ask what is the greatest thing in this world?

I will tell you, It is people, it is people, it is people (in mental health)

PARTNERSHIPS

KAPUA AWATEA & SF AUCKLAND

On the 20th Dec. 2006, SF Auckland and Kapua Awatea Maori Mental Health Services signed a Service Level Agreement.

Agreement Statement: This agreement is designed to ensure:

SF Auckland is proud to be in partnership with Kapua Awatea and looks forward to developing this relationship into the future.

For a copy of the SF - ADHB Maori Mental Health Services Level Agreement

CLICK HERE

Kapua Awatea is a team comprised of team leader, Maori Community Support Workers, clinical psychologist, social workers. This team provides the following:

Staff carry knowledge of tikanga Maori, have life experience, clinical expertise with mental health issues and most importantly a passion about supporting Maori on their recovery pathway.

Kapua Awatea (09) 815 5255

After hours support Crisis 24 hour answer service, ph: 0800 800717

11 Sutherland Road

Point Chevalier

Auckland

AFFINITY SERVICES & SF AUCKLAND

On the 8th Feb. 2008, SF Auckland & Affinity Services signed the document Collaborative Working Pilot Project Between Supporting Families & Affinity Services.

Affinity Services and Supporting Families (SF) both provide mental health support services in the same geographical area. Affinity has a large number of clients and a strong commitment to support families. SF has specialist skills in working with families and whanau. This pilot represents a logical alliance of skills and resources to meet the needs of people affected by mental illness.

Our goal is to help clients and their families and whanau to achieve greater independence from mental health services by reconnecting with their communities, families and personal networks to sustain recovery. Together we can increase their skills, knowledge and confidence to help realise this.

For the full document CLICK HERE

Affinity Services is a standalone Charitable Company, owned by the Affinity Services Charitable Trust. We have provided mental health services in the Auckland region for over 33 years. We became a standalone Charitable Company in 2006 having previously operated as Baptist Action, Te Korowai Aroha. Our service provides people with specialist recovery focused support in the community. This philosophy provides people with the hope they can live and attain a rich and fulfilled life.

OUR VISION

"Creating and sustaining mentally healthy communities."

OUR AIM

"To work together strategically, by providing opportunities to strengthen our single greatest asset: our mental health."

OUR VALUES

OUR MISSION

In partnership with Maori and service users, Affinity will build upon strengths to provide pathways to recovery and leadership in the mental health sector. Na te whakahoatanga o Affinity ratou ko nga Iwi Maori me nga Tangata Whaiora, ka mahia e tatou ki te whakanui a tatou kaha, kia hanga nga ara tika nga ara pai mo te hokinga mai ki te hauora. Hei kaiarahi tatou i tenei mahi hauora e pa ana ki nga mate hinengaro.

Central Office:

17 Sultan Street,

PO Box 11072 Ellerslie,1542,

Auckland Phone:

09 526 0320 Fax: 09 526 0329

South Office:

The Way,

112e Russell Road,

Manurewa

Phone: 09 267 8194 Fax: 09 268 0962

FRAMEWORK & SF AUCKLAND

SF Auckland Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Framework

"I am thrilled that we are able to formally record and celebrate our strong relationship and collaborative work for families, whanau and service users in the Auckland region. I am certain that this memorandum will enable many innovative and fruitful shared projects over the coming years. My sincere thanks to Neil Kemp, Colin Hayes, Jennifer Stowers and Helen Robertshaw for their motivation in achieving this partnership."

Emma Doré Regional Manager Supporting Families Auckland.

"Framework is proud to enter into an MOU with Supporting Families. This is a great day for both organizations. Working collaboratively, we can achieve more than working alone. This will ultimately benefit consumers, their families and friends. We hope to achieve joint working, mutual referrals and a training for staff in both organizations. We look forward to achieving the best for everyone involved in our services."

Neil Kemp

General Manager - Business & Service Development

Framework

Listen to the "Take It From Us" Framework's Mental Health Radio Show every Tuesday 12.30pm to 1.30pm on Planet FM 104.6

Framework Trust delivers community based mental health and intellectual disability services in Greater Auckland from strategic locations throughout the city. Among non government agencies, it is a leader in adopting an integrated approach to its delivery of services. Paramount among these services are vocational skills and supported employment, and supported education and training. All are closely aligned with employers to get mental health consumers back into employment and society, in jobs and housing of their choice.

Operating in this way since 1984, Framework's vision, "Recovery through Partnership," is demonstrated by the provision of innovative recovery programmes. Our mission is: "Framework Trust provides core and specialist services which support recovery and participatory citizenship for people."

Head office

172 Ponsonby Road

Ponsonby,

Auckland

P.O. Box 52 164,

Kingsland AUCKLAND 1352

Tel. 09 378 0028

Fax. 09 378 0029

Email reception@framework.org.nz

FUNDING:

We acknowledge the generosity of the NZ Lottery Grants Board funding SF Auckland's family support work across the Greater Auckland area and Northland.

Affinity_-_SF_Pilot_Project.pdf
SF_ADHB_MHS_Level_Agreement.pdf