Join us for a practical, whānau-centred wānanga focused on supporting tamariki whaitakiwātanga (autistic children) and their whānau. Delivered in partnership with Ngāti Kahungunu, these wānanga are an opportunity to build knowledge, share practical tools and strengthen the support surrounding autistic tamariki and their whānau.

Through practical learning and shared kōrero, we explore takiwātanga from a te ao Māori perspective, celebrating the beauty, diversity, and potential of our tamariki. Whānau will leave with deeper knowledge, day-to-day strategies, and renewed confidence to navigate their unique journeys.

Thursday 26 November, 9.30am-2.30pm | Wānanga for Whānau and Te Wero Partners in Te Ara Mātua pathway

This wānanga is for pou tiaki, whāngai caregivers, whānau and kaimahi who are caring for or walking alongside whānau supporting autistic tamariki. This will be a safe, practical and supportive space where whānau can ask questions, share experiences and leave with strategies that make sense for you. To ensure the wānanga is tailored to meet the needs of those attending it is important a lot of thought goes into the pre-planning to ensure we are sharing the right information with you. Therefore the wānanga will be tailored around the topics that are identified through the registrations below.

I have some questions about the wānanga, who can I contact?

If you have any pātai please feel free to contact:

• Jess Hita (Kanorau Consultancy) - admin@kanorau.org

• Janice Stevens (Training & Development Lead) - janice.stevens@kahungunu.iwi.nz