Our Strategic Plan & Outcomes Framework 

Prior to establishment and since establishment, we have worked with our community to identify the areas of need and accordingly set up our Strategic Plan and outcomes Framework. Our strategic plan and outcomes framework guided by our NATINA board and members has identified four areas of focus with clear outcomes and actions which are:

1.     Education:

Increased understanding and confidence amongst educators about Neuroscience and Trauma Informed (NTI) approaches, which will lead to increased connection, belonging, inclusion and better learning outcomes for all ākonga, particularly those who are marginalised and discriminated against.

·   Offer mentoring for principals keen to adopt NTI approaches in their schools.

·   Provide workshops for educators/professionals supporting students in distress using NTI approaches.

2.  Whanau & Communities:

Whānau and wider communities are informed and empowered to understand, adopt and support NTI approaches within homes, schools/ECE, community settings and organisations to prevent trauma and ensure safety, inclusion and wellbeing for all.

·   Deliver workshops for families, whānau, communities and organisations to support children/youth  in distress and learn de-escalation using NTI          approaches.

·   Provide safe spaces for whānau and communities to connect and share their healing journey.

3.     Information Sharing & Advocacy:

Whānau, communities and educators can connect, share good practice, and easily access tools and resources they need to influence personal, local community and systemic shifts using neuroscience and trauma informed approaches in schools and communities. 

·       Develop & share resources that are user friendly, relevant and applicable within a New Zealand context.

·       Facilitate and support CoPs to allow sharing of good practice regionally and nationally.

·       Lobby educational agencies and influence systemic change.

4.     Research:

Perspectives and voices from Māori, disabled, neurodivergent  communities and other marginalised communities are highlighted and shared alongside Western NTI approaches to healing trauma and improving wellbeing.

·   Share research and literature reviews to inform about good practice and identify any gaps.

·   Investigate te ao Māori approaches to being trauma informed and healing trauma, and draw parallels with Western worldviews and                emerging research from marginalised populations. 

We have started to work towards these outcomes within the limited resources we have, and are proud of what we have achieved despite the financial limitations.