Manaakitanga is a traditional value that is hugely important to our people and is central to the philosophy behind our culture. It is the art of showing compassion and generosity towards others and to the land that surrounds us. These values form the core foundation of Manaaki Care and are held paramount when measuring our quality of care to our customers.
We are a customer-centred organisation, basing everything we do around the individual needs of our customers.
We aim to personally customise and tailor our support to suit your individual needs throughout your journey.
Our commitment to facilitating the wellbeing of our customers will always be held first and foremost to our overall quality of care strategy.
At Manaaki Care we are passionate with empowering and motivating you to live your best quality of life. We strive to provide quality customer-centred care holistically to ensure your ultimate wellbeing.
The team at Manaaki Care are experienced professional’s and will always work together to ensure that each and every customer is treated with respect, integrity, kindness and honesty.
What we can provide
We provide a comprehensive community support service to allow our customers to attend appointments, run errands and participate in community-based activities of your choice.
We can provide you with in-home support to assist you with maintaining your independence such as Assistance with personal domestic activities, Assistance with self-care and Yard maintenance
Our Support coordinators have extensive experience in support coordination and put your goals first and foremost. We are focused on developing your capacity to understand your NDIS plan, develop your self advocacy skills and get value for money when it comes to supports.
Our Team can assist you to develop your independent living skills in both your home and in the community. We are experienced, working collaboratively with therapeutic providers for the purpose of supporting your independence.
We provide SIL support to customers in their own home. We strive to support individuals to live independently in their own home for as long as desired.
Experience in general medical assistance, incontinence, diabetes management, PEG feed, bowel care, SPD & IDC catheter care, dementia care and customer care plans.
As part of our assistance with social, economic and community participation we provide transportation to compliment our service.
We can support you to create your own tailored short-term accommodation
Our Team can support you to build your capacity to be able to maintain your tenancy. We can assist with reporting repairs and maintenance to your real estate or Public Housing provider. Arrange supports or services to prepare you for an upcoming inspection. Assist you to apply for Public Housing, advise of changes in your circumstances and request transfers. In addition to, referring you to Housing specific advocacy services if required.
Manaaki Care is a registered NDIS service provider. We are a boutique organisation where our priority is quality over quantity. Our focus is to deliver high standard services to your individual and personal wellbeing. You can be assured that your choices and goals will be respected.
Our passion is to encourage independence for those we support and to allow growth, freedom and choice while providing a safe, stable environment.
Simply put, the satisfaction we get is defined, by our ability to support our customers to increase their capacity and achieve their highest level of independence.
Manaaki Care values the safety and quality of life of our customers.
Our team is experienced and qualified in disability and mental health industry.
You can be assured that all staff on our team have validated checks compliant with NDIS requirements.
We handpick our staff to ensure their values align with our organisations mission, vision and values. We expect a high level of commitment and dedication to providing the highest quality and person-centred support from our team.
We get to know you, so it’s only fair that you know us too!
Rangi Anna Maata
Meet Rangitakina Anna Maata, Known as Rangi
Born in Te Kuiti and raised across various small communities in Northland, New Zealand, Rangi brings a rich cultural background and a deep understanding of community values to her work. At the age of 10, her Whānau (family) migrated to Australia, and in 2020, Rangi proudly became an Australian citizen, solidifying her commitment to building a future here.
With over 45 years of extensive experience addressing childhood trauma and chronic physical and mental health conditions, Rangi’s personal journey has profoundly influenced her professional path. Her dedication to embracing challenges within the support industry is fueled by a genuine passion for empowering individuals to achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life.
Rangi has explored numerous sectors and facets within the support industry, affirming her belief that this work is her life’s purpose. She welcomes you to join her on this journey and looks forward to sharing in your experiences with our Manaaki Care Whānau.
Rangi’s proactive involvement with both participants and staff exemplifies her commitment to fostering a supportive environment. Her ability to connect with those she serves and her genuine desire to make a difference shine through in all her endeavors. As Director, Rangi derives immense fulfillment from her work, consistently demonstrating a strong sense of purpose in her role.
Join Us at Manaaki Care
Together, we can make a meaningful impact on lives and create a brighter future. Rangi and her team are eager to meet you and support you on your journey.
Manaaki- To support, to care, to show respect and generosity to others’
Pamela Chia
Pamela was born and bred in Tāmaki Makaurau, New Zealand, moving to Newcastle with her partner in 2022 in hopes of some better opportunities across the ditch.
Initially working in private practice as a Dietitian, alongside a variety of patients, Pamela found that the interactions that were most fulfilling were those in the world of disability.
Drawn to Manaaki Care’s kiwi roots and values, Pamela decided to try her hand at disability support work.
Pamela progressed to become the SIL team leader at Manaaki Care and continues to thoroughly enjoy all aspects of this role, including being able to use her clinical background as a Dietitian to provide guidance to her team and participants around nutrition-related capacity building goals and overall wellbeing.
Carlene Mclean
Carlene has 15 years experience spanning the health system in policy, strategy, and planning roles.
She has also been a Health Promoter in the public health service, and knows the key to human health and wellbeing is a supportive and connected ‘community’.
This is why she is grateful to be part of Manaaki Care – its core values are all about respectfully caring, supporting, and uplifting the people we work with, and she sees these values in practice every day at Manaaki.
Carlene’s role as Compliance Officer, is to make sure that the NDIS Standards (and multitude of policies and procedures!) are embedded and brought to life in the practice of our work; doing this also helps demonstrate that Manaaki is always putting the wellbeing of its participants first and foremost (underpinned by passsionate staff and a very robust accountability framework ! ).
Matt Campbell
A registered nurse with over a decade of clinical experience. Matt has worked in a variety of fields throughout his career.
A specialist in anaesthetics and mental health with a keen eye for trauma, he’s worked just about everywhere around the Hunter New England area.
Matt’s passion has always been in mental health. He believes behind every physical trauma there’s an underlying psychological trauma. His fascination with neuropsychiatry and psychology is what brought him to Manaaki Care.
He continues to study to this day and regularly conducts training days to ensure our staff are up to date with best practice. He will always consider himself a student.
His clinical knowledge and relationships with allied health staff is key to providing the highest level of support we need for our participants.
Lorie Evans
Lorie has been an invaluable member of our support staff for the past three years. With her background in childcare, she has seamlessly transitioned into her role as an NDIS support worker, where participants actively seek her support. Her resilience and unwavering dedication shine through in every interaction.
Lorie’s lived experience enriches her understanding and empathy, allowing her to naturally connect on a therapeutic level with our Participants. Lorie tirelessly empowers our participants to achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life. She builds strong, meaningful connections with both participants and staff, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
We are incredibly proud of Lorie’s hard work, her exceptional work ethic, and the significant impact she has made on our community. She truly embodies the essence of our mission at Manaaki Care, and we are grateful to have Lorie on this journey with us.
Keep up the great work Loz!
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