Tēnā koe, ko Karl Belcher tōku ingoa.

As the Kaiārahi Tiaki Tangata Whaiora, (Service Manager, Pegasus Primary Mental Health) I believe in the importance of collective responsibility and embrace the privilege of advocating for mental health and wellbeing within our community. As a shared group of kaitiaki, we are bestowed a gift to uphold the dignity and significance of both those present and those who have passed away.

We honour this through the practice of Manaakitanga by supporting one another as we strive to create a culture of care and compassion throughout the Rohe to grow suicide prevention initiatives and reduce the rates of suicide and minimise the impact across community.

He waka eke noa
A canoe which we are all in with no exception

Kia ora tātou. Ko Lynne tōku ingoa. 

I am currently in the privileged position of being the Clinical Team Lead for both the SPPC and the Brief Intervention Talking Therapy teams. It is a pleasure working with dedicated individuals who are passionate about making a real difference supporting our communities wellbeing and reducing suicide. I am a registered Occupational Therapist and I have worked in mental health throughout the majority of my career in primary, secondary and community care settings. 

Originally from Scotland, I have called Christchurch home for the past 8 years. I enjoy living in this beautiful country and working with such amazing people.  

Kia ora, ko Liane tōku ingoa.

As the Whakahaere Kaiārahi (Operations Team Lead) at Pegasus Primary Mental Health Services, I have the privilege of guiding the operational foundation of the Suicide Prevention Team. With a strong background in process enhancement and system design, I contribute to the mahi of our kaimahi through enabling of prevention strategies and ensuring seamless postvention processes.

My approach is built on a foundation of kindness. Alongside my professional expertise, I prioritise empathy, compassion, and collaboration, ensuring our work is grounded in the principles of Manaaki. This focus enables me to uplift and support those in need, infusing our efforts with positivity to drive meaningful change.

Ehara tāku toa I te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini
‘My strength is not as an individual, but as a collective’

Tēnā koe, ko Georgia Bridley tōku ingoa.

I am a registered social worker and am privileged to be part of the wider mahi working towards the promotion of mental health and wellbeing, and suicide prevention.

I am passionate about building resilient whānau and have spent much of my professional life supporting the attainment of this through community social work. I also bring experience in community development, qualitative research and the coordination of prevention activities that drive sustainable outcomes for our people.

I keep my cup full by sharing quality time with my pets and loved ones and chasing views from atop mountains.

I’m stoked to be part of the Suicide Prevention & Postvention team and hope to see the collective mahi mitigate loss in the community, whilst encouraging all to live well.
Ngā manaakitanga.

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata! He tangata! He tangata!
What is the most important thing in the world? It is people! It is people! It is people!

Kia ora tātou, ko Jordan tōku ingoa.

Suicide prevention is an ever changing and challenging yet rewarding role. I recognise the privilege to have the opportunity to mahi in this space as a Suicide Prevention and Postvention Coordinator.

I am proud to be a registered Social Worker, and strive to bring warmth, empathy, and consideration to all areas of my practice.

Aroha through friends, whānau, and pets is central to who I am.  As a new father, I want to be part of the change, ensuring my child grows up in a world where they can thrive and live well. 

I am a strong believer in collaboration, and passionate about building meaningful and sustainable change in our community, as we work to reduce the numbers of loss due to suicide, ensuring awhi to those who keenly feel the impact of ones who have been lost.

Nohu ora mai.

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rouro, ka ora ai te iwi
With your food basket, and my food basket, the collective will strive and grow.

Kia ora koutou, ko Dan de Boer toku ingoa, no Ōtautahi ahau.

I am an idealist by nature, and I hope for an equitable society where all lives are acknowledged and valued. I’m a Registered Nurse since 2002 with experience in medical, mental health, and counselling. It is an honour to be a part of our small cohesive Suicide Pre/Postvention team at Pegasus Health.

Our mahi is about enhancing lives at some of the difficult times we could all potentially experience, but for the grace of luck. I want those times to be prevented or managed by the support of people who care about what happens to us and want to see us succeed in life, by us being accessible, responsive, and engaged in our connections with people.

He toa taumata rau
Courage has many resting places.

Kia ora mai rā tātou,
Ko wae au,
Ko wai au,
Te Ahu Pātiki te maunga
Koukourārata te awa
Makawhiu te waka
Tūtehuarewa te whare tepuna
Ngati Huikai te hapū
Nō Ōtautahi ahau
Ko Ngai Tahu te Iwi
Ko Pani Manawatu-Taylor tōku ingoa

With over 20 years in health, I’m passionate about Māori health and social services, guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Kotahitanga, and Rangatiratanga. I’m proud of my whakapapa to Waitaha ki Te Waipounamu and Ngāi Tahu, and I serve in governance for Te Ahi Wairua Charitable Trust o Kaikoura.

Since joining He Waka Tapu in 2017, I’ve been committed to advocating for whānau facing health challenges in both mental health and addiction. I hold a Diploma in Mental Health and a Bachelor in Social Work. I strongly believe in empowering whānau to reclaim their mana and identity, using the principles of Whānau Ora to support whānau hauora.

My own experiences with mental health and addiction fuel my dedication to supporting wellness and resilience in our communities, I am excited to be part of the Suicide Prevention & Postvention team and hope to see the collective mahi mitigate loss in the community, whilst encouraging all to live well.