Whānau Services
Kia Puāwai te Kākano (KPK) – Whānau Resilience
Te Pā is a kaupapa Māori organisation that delivers the whānau resilience service, Kia Puāwai te Kākano, that aims to create strong, resilient communities where tamariki and their whānau are supported to live violence free and eliminate violence for the next generation.
Kia Puāwai te Kākano provides a safe space and opportunities for our tamariki to grow and develop. Tamariki learn life-skills, communication skills, self-care, relationship navigation, kai and hauora. Tamariki and their whānau are nurtured, loved and guided through various learning concepts through the lens of mātauranga Māori.
Our approach
Kia Puāwai te Kākano support whānau resilience by:
- strengthening cultural identity and whakapapa
- strengthening social capability and community connection
- supporting behaviour change for people using violence
- supporting trauma healing and recovery from violence
- creating healthy relationships and skills
Our service specialises in whānau resilience by focusing on:
Mana Tangata
personal growth, development, self-expression and finding own voice, and goal setting
Mana Whānau
safe and healthy whānau, connecting to support networks and repairing whānau relationships
Mana Whānui
engagement and connecting to community organisations/groups and contributing and sharing back to the community
Mana Wairua
understanding emotions and attitudes and skills to manage and control feelings constructively
Kia Puāwai te Kākano is suited to tamariki aged 6 years to 12 years, residing in East, West or Central Auckland, whose whānau have been affected by violence,
Referral
Referral received – referrals can come from marae, school, social worker, whānau, or an internal service
Assessment
Team assessment – understanding the needs, strengths, goals and taking into account the impact of whānau violence on the tamaiti/tamariki and whānau
Intake Hui
Hui with the whānau – hui about program structure and goals and what the tamariki and whānau can expect from the program
Program Orientation
Ensuring the whānau understand the programs structure, goals and expectations
Kia Puāwai te Kākano has a limited number of spaces for tamariki and their whānau within the boundaries of three Auckland Local Boards:
Ōrakei Local Board – St Heliers, Glendowie, Kohimarama, Mission Bay, St Johns and Meadowbank
Puketāpapa Local Board – Hillsborough, Lynfield, Mt Roskill, Three Kings, Waikōwhai and Wesley
Whau Local Board – Avondale, Blockhouse Bay, Green Bay, Kelston, New Lynn and New Windsor
If you need help getting practical assistance and access to essential services, our staff are here to assist.
If you would like to get in touch or provide feedback, please contact us.
Video: Our work in this area
Tui, our CEO, discusses our mahi in this area and what Te Pā has been working towards.
Partner with us
We are always looking for partners to assist us with our mahi. If you are interested to find out how you can help. Please get in touch with us.
