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The Whānau Awhi team will...

  • Walk alongside tamariki and their whānau who are confronted with challenges that can have an impact on their health and well-being, social, education and financial situations.
  • Focus around the strengths and needs of tamariki and their family/whānau, emotional well-being, relationships, barriers, parenting and relationships within the family home.
  • Connect with your early childhood provider, other agencies, non-government organisations and communities to put the child first and ensure their voices are heard.
  • Share information and create one plan for each child and their family/whānau.
  • Believe early intervention is key
  • Is confidential
  • Provide a free service

Please click Download File to download our brochure

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Meet The Team

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Kia ora my name is Michelle Tuhakaraina.
My role in Whānau Awhi is Whānau Facilitator supporting family/whānau and teachers with positive teaching strategies and helping to remove barriers so children can flourish.

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​Kia ora my name is Jodi Kohu.
My role at Nelson Tasman Kindergartens is Kaiarahi Māori which encompasses supporting learning programs through a te ao Māori lense and Whānau Awhi  by navigating Māori supports and services to support children’s wellbeing outcomes.


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For All ECE Referrals...

Please click on 'Download File' to download a referral form as a writable pdf or in Word.

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