Whāraurau

Whāraurau Whāraurau provides national training and workforce development within the infant, child and youth mental health and addiction sector in New Zealand.

Whāuraurau is a charitable organisation, part of the Wise Group whānau of entities. Whāraurau is funded by Te Whatu Ora, the Ministry of Education, NGOs and others to deliver a number of workforce development initiatives for the Infant, Child & Adolescent Mental Health and/or Alcohol and Other Drugs (ICAMH/AOD) sector in New Zealand, including Ministry of Education staff and other workforces. As p

art of this work, we offer professional development opportunities to the ICAMH/AOD workforce through events, face-to-face training and e-learning courses. Please note that we do not provide psychological counselling nor treatments. For any mental health issues, please seek professional help.

We're currently accepting expressions of interest from practitioners in Counties Manukau, Waitematā, MidCentral, Bay of ...
03/09/2026

We're currently accepting expressions of interest from practitioners in Counties Manukau, Waitematā, MidCentral, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, and Taupō.
As a Triple P practitioner, you'll:
🌿Strengthen your practice with an evidence-based parenting programme
🌿Receive ongoing training and support
🌿Access a range of resources to use with parents through consultations and workshops

Great to have see our leaders from across the mental health and wellbeing workforce centres advocating together for the ...
03/09/2026

Great to have see our leaders from across the mental health and wellbeing workforce centres advocating together for the sector and ultimately the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders! Each day at Whāraurau our aim is to connect, strengthen and inspire, and attending this forum is one way of living out that aim. Thanks to the Platform Trust for hosting this very important debate on mental health and wellbeing.

Upcoming workshop from Whāraurau: Understanding and responding to the impact of trauma, loss, and disrupted relationship...
30/08/2026

Upcoming workshop from Whāraurau: Understanding and responding to the impact of trauma, loss, and disrupted relationships. 🤝

This one-day, in-person workshop will provide you with practical knowledge and skills to recognise trauma responses, understand the impact of trauma on development and relationships, and work therapeutically with children experiencing complex trauma.

Interested? Learn more and register 👇
https://www.wharaurau.org.nz/all-resources/understanding-and-responding-to-the-impact-of-trauma-loss-and-disrupted-relationships-20260915

🌱 Looking to strengthen how your organisation works alongside youth lived experience kaimahi?Join KaRangaTahi: Working e...
27/08/2026

🌱 Looking to strengthen how your organisation works alongside youth lived experience kaimahi?

Join KaRangaTahi: Working effectively alongside lived experience roles, an interactive workshop facilitated by members of the Whāraurau youth advisory team.

Together, you’ll explore:

• The purpose, value and contribution of youth lived experience kaimahi
• The Peer Values
• Practical ways to support taiohi in these roles
• Basic steps for managing change

Whether you’re already working alongside youth lived experience kaimahi or considering introducing these roles, you’ll gain practical tools to build meaningful partnerships and create environments where taiohi can make sustainable contributions.

Two training opportunities are currently available. Register below 👇

Wellington: https://www.wharaurau.org.nz/all-resources/karangatahi-working-effectively-alongside-lived-experience-roles-20260907

Christchurch: https://www.wharaurau.org.nz/all-resources/karangatahi-working-effectively-alongside-lived-experience-roles-20260928

Join us in September for Lunchtime learning: Screening for ngā māuiui kai | Māori cultural considerations.This session e...
25/08/2026

Join us in September for Lunchtime learning: Screening for ngā māuiui kai | Māori cultural considerations.

This session explores ngā māuiui kai | eating disorders through a kaupapa Māori lens. It will focus on the cultural safety of commonly used screening tools and how these can support practice when working alongside Māori experiencing ngā māuiui kai.

Learn more and register here: https://www.wharaurau.org.nz/all-resources/lunchtime-learning-screening-for-nga-mauiui-kai-maori-cultural-considerations-03092026

On Tuesday, 4 August the Whāraurau team came together in Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland for our team day. A key focus for us...
24/08/2026

On Tuesday, 4 August the Whāraurau team came together in Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland for our team day. A key focus for us this time was understanding our Peak Performance philosophy statement, which has been in development since we joined the Wise Group whānau in January.

Our CE, Abi Milnes, introduced the statement and focused on our top 8 challenges as an organisation. These challenges provide a roadmap for our mahi, monitoring our performance and progress as an organisation. They also support our journey towards our Greatest Imaginable Challenge: that the infant, child, adolescent and youth mental health and wellbeing workforce is measurably more skilled, connected and confident.

The team also heard from Hine Martin, Kaiwhakahaere Mana Taurite | Director, Health Equity at the Wise Group. Hine presented on the history of Te Tiriti, and explored the responsibility Whāraurau has to uphold its articles as an integral part of our mahi.

It was a valuable day of reflection, connection, and looking ahead to how we can continue strengthening our work—to empower the workforce so that every mokopuna and their whānau can thrive.

🎙️ Episode 24 of Holding space is now live! This time, we’re joined by Dr Charlotte Moore, Kaiwhakahaere of Vine (Violen...
17/08/2026

🎙️ Episode 24 of Holding space is now live!

This time, we’re joined by Dr Charlotte Moore, Kaiwhakahaere of Vine (Violence Information Aotearoa). Charlotte shares the story behind Vine, and how the organisation connects people with trusted research and resources. The conversation also delves in to the wellbeing of children and young people, and the ongoing debate surrounding youth access to social media.

Listen now 👇💫

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2Z0JxKKvAVxc7MwIomvTtu
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/connecting-research-to-action-the-role-of-vine/id1830922007?i=1000783912065

Join us in person this September for our Youth AOD/CEP hui — focused on compulsive behaviours, online harm, gaming, and ...
12/08/2026

Join us in person this September for our Youth AOD/CEP hui — focused on compulsive behaviours, online harm, gaming, and gambling.

Across the two hui in Christchurch and Northland, attendees will be invited to:

▪️ Increase knowledge of online harm and share support options
▪️ Increase awareness of gaming, gambling, & the support available
▪️ Connect with others working across the youth AOD/CEP sector

Register for one of the following:

Christchurch hui 👉 https://www.wharaurau.org.nz/all-resources/youth-aod-cep-hui-compulsive-behaviours-christchurch-16092026
Northland hui 👉 https://www.wharaurau.org.nz/all-resources/youth-aod-cep-hui-compulsive-behaviours-northland-23092026

On 31 July, Whāraurau brought together leaders from across the mental health and addiction sector in Whanganui-a-Tara | ...
11/08/2026

On 31 July, Whāraurau brought together leaders from across the mental health and addiction sector in Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington and online for Sector Leaders' Day.

Attendees heard from a range of speakers, including Minister for Mental Health, Hon Matt Doocey, who provided a government update and talked about the newly-launched Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026–2036.

Ngā mihi to everyone who attended and contributed to the day, including those who worked behind the scenes to bring the event to life. 💚

📸 (1): Riana Manuel, Kerri Butler, Abi Milnes, Josiah Tualamali'i
📸 (2): Hon Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health

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Millennium Centre, 600 Great South Road
Auckland
1051

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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