The Midland Regional Generating Action for Families Whanau (MR GAFW)

This forum is accountable to the five DHBs through the Midland Regional Network (Midland Director) to provide strategic advice and support to key strategic developments at a national and regional level. This forum is the mandated family whanau voice of the Midland region mental health and addictions network and are responsible for consulting widely with their specific networks to ensure that the advice and support provided accurately reflects the sector that they represent.

The membership noination process has  been aligned to the district LAG (Local Advisory Group) and MAG (Maori Advisory Group) in each DHB.  Membership will reflect the diverse communities that are represented in the Midland region.

 

Midland Regional Generating Action for Families Whanau Members


Cindy Lee, Sally Duncan (Co-chair), Rorokawa Umuhuru - Bay of Plenty

Ann Gernnell, Missy Kapita, Natarsha Cully - Waikato

Francie Portor (Co-chair), Josie Harris, Shelley Uerata - Lakes

Hine Moeke-Murray, Libby Moeke, Janice Allen, Blossom Stewart (CAY) - Tairawhiti

Kathleen Mary, Susan Philipson, - Taranaki

Tau Moeke - Kaumatua

Additional representation is being sought from Taranaki and for Pacific people.

   Meeting Dates 2010

Tuesday, 9th February 2010, Braeside Resort, Rotorua

Tuesday, 20th April 2010, Braeside Resort, Rotorua

Tuesday, 13th & Wednesday, 14th July, Strategic Planning Days, Braeside Resort, Rotorua

Wednesday, 20th October 2010, Braeside Resort, Rotorua

 

Meeting Agenda and Minutes 2010

13th July Strategic Planning Workshop Day Flyer            Strategic Planning Agenda 13 & 14 July 2010

Tau, Akatu, Libby, Cindy, Elyane, Kathleen, Blossom, Janice, Sally, Josie, Sue, Anne, Francie, Shelley, Hine

 February 2010 Agenda                        February 2010 Minutes

  April 2010 Agenda                               April 2010 Draft Minutes

 

November 2009 MR GAFW Meeting

MR GAFW reconvened on the 19th November 2009 with the development of Terms of Reference and a Strategic Vision that aligns with national and regional strategies for Family Inclusion.  A comprehensive presentation was provided by Bice Awan, Mental Health Commission.

MR GAFW Agenda 19 November 2009   MR GAFW Meeting Minutes Nov09

Bice Awan (front centre) MH Commission with MR GAFW members