20 Here-turi-koka / August 2012
Eastern Bay of Plenty Nominations Open
for Whanau Ora Regional Group
Te Moana a Toi (Bay of Plenty) Regional Leadership Group (RLG) for Whanau Ora is calling for nominations to appoint a
new community member.
Thirty-four provider collectives involving more than 180 health and social service providers from throughout the country
are working to develop and deliver Whanau Ora – an inclusive approach to providing services and opportunities to all New
Zealand families in need.
A total of 10 RLGs provide high quality advice to the Whanau Ora Governance Group, lead strategic change for Whanau Ora
within their region, foster excellent communications and relationships, and provide representation of Whanau Ora at a
local and regional level.
They also have an important role in considering funding proposals to support whanau.
Membership includes between three and seven community representatives who come from diverse backgrounds and have
expertise and skills in health and social services as well as whanau and community development.
RLGs also include one representative each from Te Puni Kokiri, the Ministry of Social Development and District Health
Boards.
The current community members of Te Moana a Toi (Bay of Plenty) RLG include Elaine Tapsell (chair), Maanu Paul, Vervies
(Punohu) McCausland and Te Iria Whiu
The closing date for nominations is 5.00 pm on Friday August 31 2012.
To download a copy of the nomination forms or for more information about Whanau Ora, go to http://www.tpk.govt.nz/en/in-focus/whanau-ora/
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