Our Staff
Clinical Leads
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Aroha Wetere
Ko Taupiri te maunga Ko Waikato te awa Ko Tainui te waka Ko Waikato-Tainui te iwi Ko Aroha Wetere Toku ingoa Kia ora, my name is Aroha Wetere. I am a registered social worker and have worked at Purapura Whetu since 2017. I have worked in multiple roles including Whānau Ora and Mana Ake, and have been involved in the Right Service Right Time panel since July 2019. I am currently the team leader for the infant mental health service, Te Oriori and a clinical lead for Te Whiri Ora. |
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Our Kaiwhiri
Janine Mclvor Presbyterian Support USI – Family Works
Ko Takitimu te maunga e rū nei taku ngākau Ko Waihopai te awa e mahea nei aku māharahara Nō Makarewa ahau Ko Janine McIvor tōku ingoa He kaimahi tauwhiro ahau Kia Ora my name is Janine. I am a Kaiwhiri Coordinator with Te Whiri Ora. Over the last 20 years I have enjoyed working with whanau and their tamariki in various roles within education and social work. It is a privilege to engage with families, and help them identify their strengths and vision for the future. I also find it immensely rewarding to support whanau to work toward their goals and see them moving forward positively. |
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Melissa Trilford St John of God Waipuna
He kaimahi tauwhiro ahau ki Waipuna e mahi ana hei Kaiwhiri mō tēnei kaupapa o Te Whiri Ora. Ko Aoraki te maunga Ko Ashley te awa No Ōtautahi ahau Ko Melissa Trilford toku ingoa He kaimahi tauwhiro taku mahi Hi my name is Melissa, I have worked in the area of Social Services for over 20 years, currently working from Waipuna. During this time I have worked in the parenting area along with residential and outreach Social Work. I have also run a parenting support group which I really enjoyed. My passion is in strengthening families by opening up trusting dialogues, walking alongside whānau/families and exploring their strengths. Outside of work I enjoy and live by the beach, I have two grown up girls and am married, I recently also became a Nan which is the best thing ever! |
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