Youth Mental Health and Mentoring Team
Leigh
Senior Manager / Practice Leader
Ko Otamatea te maunga. Ko Whanganui te awa. I tipu mai ahau ki Whanganui. Ko Airihi, Wīwī me Inarihi ōku iwi. Ko Leigh tōku ingoa.
Kia ora, I’m Leigh. Originally from Whanganui, I have lived in Rotoura for the last 18 years.
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Carla
Health and Wellness Coach
Hi, I’m Carla. Health and Wellness Coach, neuronerd, and self-appointed menstruation ambassador. My role at Taiohi Tūrama allows me to use my background in psychology, life coaching, and advocacy to support young people to embrace their potential and create futures brimming with opportunities, acceptance, and self-discovery.
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Deidre
Mental Health Practitioner
Hi! My name is Deidre. I am one of the Youth Mental Health Practitioners at Taiohi Tūrama. I have worked with young people in the community for many years. I am passionate about helping young people navigate grappling with academic stress, peer pressure, family dynamics, relationship or mental health challenges or those who simply need a supportive ear.
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Tipene
Kaiārahi/Youth Worker
Ko Putauaki te maunga, ko Rangitaiki te awa, ko Mataatua te Waka, ko Pahipoto te Hapu, Ko Kokohinau te Marae, ko Oruataupare te Whare Tipuna, ko Waipuna-a-rangi Te Wharekai, ko Tuhimata te Whenua, ko Tipene Fahey toku ingoa, kia ora e te whanau my name is Tipene and I am a Kaiārahi Youth Mentor here at RYC.
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Amelia
Kaiārahi/Youth Worker
Kia Ora Koutou,
My name is Amelia and I am a Kaiārahi / Youth Mentor here at Taiohi Tūrama.
I have been working with rangatahi and their whānau for a few years now within the office and outdoor spaces.
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