Penny Nicholas
Ngāi Tahu, Oraka Aparima, Awarua, Waihopai, Hokonui
Penny’s role is a busy one leading the operation management of the Health & Social Services Trust along with general administration across Hokonui Rūnanga and its Subsidiaries. Penny went off to Canterbury as a young person and studied Management and Human Resources, upon her return to Southland she came to work at Hokonui Rūnanga seeing this as an opportunity to work for the benefit of her iwi. Having a passion in whānau wellbeing she then completed a health qualification. She brings a knowledge of community experience to her role and can often be found in the kitchen, acting as a taxi driver for kaumatua and in numerous other roles supporting staff in their mahi.
Hannah Dunlop
Whānau Ora Navigator
Whānau Ora Navigators work closely with whānau to identify their specific needs and aspirations, then help to identify the services, education providers or employment and business opportunities that whanau or individuals may need. Goal setting for your future is a major focus for Whānau Ora Navigators.
Hannah previously was a teacher’s aid helping children with learning disabilities before she left to experience her OE, Hannah has a passion for helping people reach their goals for future success.
Winston Turipa
Whānau Ora Navigator
Whānau Ora Navigators work closely with whānau to identify their specific needs and aspirations, then help to identify the services, education providers or employment and business opportunities that whanau or individuals may need. Goal setting for your future is a major focus for Whānau Ora Navigators.
Winston has been a youth worker for 4 years. Previously Winston was a registered builder, after years of perfecting his trade he decided to follow his passion of helping people. Winston now dedicates his mahi to helping our Tamariki and Rangatahi to realise their potential and achieve their aspirations.
Winston provides personalised care to individual rangatahi/tamariki with diverse needs to identify and achieve their goals. His work is client/whānau-centred, strength-based and encompasses Mason Durie’s holistic Te Whare Tapu Whā model of care.
Winston is enthusiastic in his work. He will make necessary referrals to other agencies when required, act as an advocate and support person and celebrate with the young people and their whānau as they achieve their goals.
Penny Leith
Community Health Worker
Ngāi Tahu
Community Connectors support the welfare needs of individuals and whānau to keep safe while isolating at home / in the community or who have experienced hardship due to on going issues from COVID-19.
Penny has a passion for helping people and advocating for their wellbeing. Penny has a background for caregiving for people who need home assistance and Pharmacy training.
Jamie Addison
Addictions Counsellor, Trauma Therapist, Cultural Advisor
Ko hikurangi te maunga
Ko waiapu te awa
Ngati porou te iwi
Ko tenei ahau to mokopuna o te tairawhiti
Ko Jamie toku ingoa
Nga te whānau Collier/Addison
My name is Jamie and I live in Milton with my wife and children. We have many mokopuna and role model the concept of aroha in all we do.
I am a white Ribbon ambassador with qualifications in addiction counselling social services and a Master of Professional practice, specialising in cultural assessment. I have a private practice and contract to ACC as a trauma therapist working with sensitive claims alongside other services that may need support with what knowledge I have learnt through my years of personal lived experience and academic achievements.
Anissa Hammond
Social Worker, Counsellor
Anissa joins the team with a Bachelor of Social Work and Community Development from Otago University and a Post Grad Certificate majoring in Counselling from Massy University. Along with working for Hokonui, Anissa currently works in Private Practice at the Invercargill Loss and Grief Centre.
Anissa has a passion for helping others heal and build strong foundations for a healthy and happy life.