Members Feedback

"NATINA has been a wonderful networking opportunity to learn from others in a variety of sectors passionate to improve learning. Frian has also been really important in helping our organisation take the first step to focus on adopting trauma informed practices and improving our work environment.

Thank you again Frian, for all that you do!"

Mā te wā,

Tara (Co-president NZ Disabled Student’s Association)

“I have been involved supporting NATINA with the social media and website this year. I have loved being part of this wonderful community of people who are passionate about improving wellbeing for all through promoting understanding of trauma informed practice. I am grateful for all of the learning and connections I have made so far and looking forward to continuing this journey with NATINA.” 

Thanks, 

Emma Voysey (SENCo and Counsellor)

“I've only been to one (two?) korero but I can see the power and importance of your korero! As a parent, I never knew that there was a space within the neuroscience & trauma informed world to enable healing for parents and whānau also. NATINA is a welcoming and inclusive space for everybody, no matter where they are on their trauma informed journey. I'm thankful that NATINA exists to support curious educators who are open to learning a new way of supporting our tamariki and rangatahi, whanau, and each other!”

Rebekah Corlett, MNZM (Parent Advocate & Community Leader)

“I have loved attending the zoom hui meetings when I can to hear about what others are doing in the trauma informed space around the motu. I also felt extremely privileged and honored to be interviewed recently around my trauma-informed journey. I love the posts on social media and the feeling of a collective voice around trauma-informed practice. Keep up the amazing work!! :)”

Ngā mihi maioha, 

Andrea Greer (Owner/Trauma Responsive Consultant & Educator)

“NATINA is a fantastic organisation. It is wonderful to connect with other people who want Aotearoa to be a more inclusive. The regular sessions with incredible speakers are certainly adding to my kete of trauma informed practices”. 

Thanks for everything.

Ngā manaakitanga,

Kirsten Reid (Deputy Principal/SENCO)

“Being part of NATINA for me is being part of an amazing network of people, all with the vision to support society to address injustices and inequity, through the strengths-based sharing of mana-supporting, inclusive and life-changing knowledge, strategies and research.  Walking this journey alongside so many brave inspirational individuals has led to me feeling such a huge sense of belonging and sense of purpose.  I've found my tribe!  Being part of this team gives real depth and strength to my mahi.  Over the past few years of my involvement, I have felt the ripples of unity become a tidal wave of movement.  As someone working in the education sector, being part of this network has given me hope, determination and inspiration that we (NATINA) can, and are, making a difference. 

My involvement in NATINA has supported me to connect meaningfully with others working within communities to affect change, recognise the inequities and prejudices in our society and feel motivated to disrupt the status quo, have the opportunity to explore and share the idea that there is a need for new ways of seeing, doing and being if we are to support all to thrive, not just today but for generations to come”.

Ngā mihi nui,

Cath (Resource Teacher Learning & Behaviour)

"Dear Frian

I felt very privileged to be able to watch your excellent webinar on Thursday. Your presentation style was warm and vibrant and  your slides clear and informative. It was a perspective I personally  knew little about and I will certainly follow up on some of the great resources you shared. 

Thanks for the very rich and challenging perspectives you offered participants.  Aotearoa NZASID is very proud you were able to offer this webinar in collaboration  with our division. Wishing you and NATINA all the best."

Thanks so much

Fran Hartnett (Secretary ANZASID)