320 | From Crisis to Community: Transformative Approaches to End Homelessness
Tracks
Workshop
| Thursday, April 11, 2024 |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM |
| Room 304-305 |
Session Overview
Tūrangawaewae - is a Māori concept that we all have a place to stand, connecting us to land and culture.
Te Pokapū is the first New Zealnd indigenous led housing hub where we have partnered with a collective of government agencies, social and health services who have adapted a collective service methodology and cultural framework to increase self-sufficient, interdependent, and vibrant communities by growing and nurturing future leaders.
This presentation will focus on how this design has allowed for innovation and new cultural approaches that engage diverse populations, breaking down systematic barriers to medical and behavior health care needs and reconnecting individuals to identity and belonging as an integral pathway to recovery and integration.
Description
Tūrangawaewae - is a Māori concept that we all have a place to stand, connecting us to land and culture.
Te Pokapū is the first New Zealnd indigenous led housing hub where we have partnered with a collective of government agencies, social and health services who have adapted a collective service methodology and cultural framework to increase self-sufficient, interdependent, and vibrant communities by growing and nurturing future leaders.
This presentation will focus on how this design has allowed for innovation and new cultural approaches that engage diverse populations, breaking down systematic barriers to medical and behavior health care needs and reconnecting individuals to identity and belonging as an integral pathway to recovery and integration.
Jordon Robertson
Housing Manager
Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue Iho Ake Iho Ake
Presenter
Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue Iho Ake Trust
(Māori Social Services)
Housing Lead Manager
Te Matapihi He Tirohanga mō te Iwi Trust
(New Zealand Māori Peak Housing Body)
Chair
Embarking on a journey of profound impact, Jordon is not just a speaker; he is a catalyst for change. Drawing from a rich tapestry of lived experience, he spearheads Māori Housing strategies in New Zealand, weaving a narrative of systematic change and community empowerment.
Jordon has been integral to policy changes within government systems and funding allocation. Advocating for agencies to move aside allowing communities to mobilise and lead their responses to homelessness. He has been instrumental in Māori housing policy, fostering growth through partnerships, and providing valuable resources for better solutions and outcomes for the homeless.
