ABOUT GRACELANDS
The Gracelands Story
The trust was founded in 1990. Since that time, the organisation has
developed from a small service supporting people in Te Awamutu to now
offering programmes throughout the greater Waikato and King Country. It
is based on a personal optimistic philosophy that it is possible to
harness professional skills and knowledge with community resources and
goodwill to provide a people centred service, where everyone benefits.
Governance is provided by an elected Board of Trustees, consisting of
representatives of the business community, and people with vested
interests.
Purpose
Gracelands works alongside individuals to develop their skills and
abilities and enhance inclusion in the communities of their choice.
Ka mahi a Gracelands ki te taha o nga hunga kia whakapakari ai a ratou
pumanawa i roto i te iwi kainga o ratou kowhiritanga.
Vision
A life like any other.
He oranga pera tonu ki etahi.
Values
Person driven - Kokiritia - the people we support are able to
influence the service they receive to meet their own aspirations and
goals; we offer people choices and we seek their input into service
development, delivery and review; we actively listen and take time to
respond appropriately.
Helpfulness - Awhinatia - we help each other, the people we support
and the community; nothing is too much trouble.
Bicultural Practice - Mahi tikanga rua - through our commitment to
the Treaty of Waitangi, we are two originally distinct cultures
co-existing; we ensure that each staff member is able to work
respectfully and comfortably, with both Maori and Pakeha.
Professional Practice - Mahi toa - we appropriately fulfil our
Gracelands role to the best of our ability, following policies and
procedures; we continually monitor our emotions to ensure good
behaviour; we are willing to give, accept and seek constructive
feedback; we are honest.
Excellence - Tino pai rawa atu - we provide the best possible
service to the people we support; respectful relationships are the key
to excellence in service delivery; we ensure we are up to date with best
practice, and are driven by business excellence principles.
Whakatauki
Gracelands has adopted the following proverb as a focus for it's work:
"Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you."
"Te tiro atu to kanohi ki tairawhiti ana tera whiti te ra kite
ataata ka hinga ki muri kia koe."
Board of Trustees
Mark Brown (Interim Chair) - CEO, Life Unlimited
Raywin Balderston - Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Caroline Barnes - National Manager, Self Advocacy IHC (Idea
Services)
Kataraina Hodge - Chairperson, Whakamarama Marae
Dr Frances Hughes - Director of Hillcrest Lodge, Director PROFOCS
Simon Lockwood, Director - Hamilton Branch, Crombie Lockwood Insurance Brokers Ltd
Paul Bennett, CEO, Braemar Hospital Ltd, Hamilton
Wayne Walford, CEO, Waikato Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc
