Mana Ake - Stronger for Tomorrow
Provides mental health and wellbeing support for children in primary school years 1-8 across Canterbury
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Mana Ake Stronger for Tomorrow provides mental health and wellbeing support for children in primary school years 1-8 across Canterbury and Kaikōura.
Mana Ake kaimahi (workers) are employed by one of 13 NGO providers and support schools, families and whānau when children are experiencing issues that impact their wellbeing such as managing emotions, friendship skills, self-esteem, and coping with change.
Mana Ake – Stronger for Tomorrow
Mana Ake provides support to children in Canterbury and kaikōura, in years 1-8 at school, promoting wellbeing and positive mental health.
We can support children at school and at home and provide advice, guidance and workshops for parents, whānau and teachers.
Mana Ake kaimahi (workers) are employed by one of 12 NGO providers and support schools, families and whānau when children are experiencing issues that impact their wellbeing such as managing emotions, friendships and bullying, parental separation and grief and loss.
Kaimahi have a diverse range of skills and include psychologists, social workers, counsellors, teachers and youth workers.
You can talk to your local school if you think your child would benefit from support from the Mana Ake team.
If you live in Canterbury and your child does not currently attend a school, you can request support directly from Mana Ake.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Mokopuna Whāngaia e Ngā Tūpuna - https://manaake.health.nz/supporting-your-child/grandparents-raising-grandchildren/
Big Worries - https://manaake.health.nz/supporting-your-child/big-worries/
Parenting Courses - https://manaake.health.nz/supporting-your-child/supporting-your-childs-wellbeing/parenting-courses/
Positive identity and Self Esteem - https://manaake.health.nz/supporting-your-child/supporting-your-childs-wellbeing/positive-identity-and-self-esteem/
Managing Emotions - https://manaake.health.nz/supporting-your-child/supporting-your-childs-wellbeing/managing-emotions/
Buliding Blocks for Wellbeing - Tūporo Hauora - https://manaake.health.nz/supporting-your-child/building-blocks-for-wellbeing/
Supporting your Child’s Wellbeing - Manaakitia te Hauora o Tau Tamaiti - https://manaake.health.nz/supporting-your-child/supporting-your-childs-wellbeing/
Looking After Yourself - Tiakina koe - https://manaake.health.nz/supporting-your-child/looking-after-yourself/
Challenges Families Face - Ngā Wero o te Whānau - https://manaake.health.nz/supporting-your-child/challenges-families-face/
Maintaining Positive Family Relationships - Whakapūmautia Ngā Hononga Whānau - https://manaake.health.nz/supporting-your-child/maintaining-positive-family-relationships/
Download our Starting school: Preparing your child booklet - Also available in the these languages: Arabic, Farsi, Māori, Samoan, Tagalog, Tongan and Traditional Chinese.
He Mana Ake initiative is delivered by 13 NGO providers who operate locally in Canterbury and North Canterbury.
Barnardos - As Aotearoa’s largest children’s charity, our strength is in the breadth and depth of support we offer. Whatever a child’s needs, we will strive to meet them. Our experience and expertise mean our services make a positive, long-lasting difference to children’s lives.+ Read more - Visit Website
Christchurch Methodist Mission - Through the generosity of donors and funders we provide programmes and services that help those in need and empower those who need support – irrespective of age, ethnicity or religion. We work with the youngest members of our community at Aratupu through to the oldest at WesleyCare. We support families in need and help build resilient and responsive communities. We provide a voice for those who need one and homes to those without one. + Read moreVisit Website
Community Wellbeing North Canterbury - Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust supports local families to reach their full potential through free wellbeing services, offered across the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts. - We support families for free. Our support for families focuses on enhancing strengths, removing barriers and helping people meet life’s challenges. We also look for opportunities to build on the good work being done by groups in our local community. + Read more - Visit Website
Family Help Trust - Family Help Trust, established in 1990, has focused on ‘breaking the cycle’ of family harm and deprivation and improving the safety and wellbeing of young children in the Canterbury community. We do this through our child abuse-prevention services for ‘high-risk’ families and our HIPPY programmes. Our early-intervention services are home-based, intensive, long-term, family and child-focused’. - + Read more - Visit Website
Family Works - Family Works Upper South Island delivers social services for children and families from north of the Rangitata River to Cook Strait. We offer counselling and social work support, along with a range of group programmes to support children and families to learn, grow and thrive. We also partner with others to prevent family violence and strengthen communities. + Read more - Visit Website
He Waka Tapu - He Waka Tapu is the largest kaupapa Maori health service in Te Waipounamu (South Island) located in Eastside of Otautahi (Christchurch). We work with whānau using Tikanga Māori and the values of our culture to identify what they really want out of life. + Read more - Visit Website
Hornby Presbyterian Community Trust - HPCT is a faith based organisation that operates Te Whare Awhero (Hope House), Horizon’s OSCAR & other community services at the grassroots to bring hope. + Read more - Visit Website
Kaikoura Health - Our friendly and professional team provide primary health care to residents, families, businesses and visitors to Kaikoura and the surrounding area. This includes services provided by our Mental health and Wellbeing team who provide services within the community. + Read more - Visit Website
Purapura Whetu - Are you experiencing issues affecting your mental health? Or does someone in your whānau need help? Our experienced team support whānau to get well, stay well, live well, to reach for the stars and beyond. As a kaupapa Māori provider, we combine clinical, cultural and community support into services that embrace the Māori view of wellbeing. + Read more - Visit Website
Stand Children’s Services - Our services include our nationwide Stand for Children Service (which is inclusive of the therapeutic care and education component delivered in our children’s villages) therapeutic social work services delivered in home based and school based settings, family therapy, and a holiday programme for caregivers, including grandparents and foster parents. + Read more - Visit Website
Tangata Atumotu Trust - Tangata Atumotu Trust is Canterbury’s longest-standing Pasifika healthcare provider. We are dedicated to supporting the Pasifika community in Canterbury. TAT provides a range of free clinical services and social programs that address all aspects of an individual’s health. We believe in connecting with our people through home visits, social settings, and one-on-one tailored support. At Tangata Atumotu Trust, there’s something for everyone, regardless of age, aimed at improving health outcomes. - + Read more - Visit Website
Waipuna - We provide social and community services for young people aged 10 to 25 years and their family. Our Mana Ake services sit alongside a comprehensive range of youth mental health and wellbeing services that support young people towards growth and development. - Our broader range of services include social work support and education services for young parents, youth Reintegration and Adventure Therapy programmes as well as our onsite ECE centre Little Owls Preschool. + Read more - Visit Website
Youth Alive Trust - We are a Youth and whānau support agency based at Grace Vineyard Beach Campus in New Brighton. We have worked for over 30 years on the East of Christchurch, running a wide variety of programmes, clubs, groups, events and various supports for hundreds of people each week. + Read more - Visit Website
