‘We lead the people that we follow’

As a ‘for disabled – by disabled organization, Tiaho Trust is strongly focused on representing the issues and views of the disabled community in Tai Tokerau.

As such, Tiaho has a representative role on a number of committees/panels in Northland. Our aim is to act as a conduit between these committees/panels and the disabled community in Northland via our website.

Disability Advisory to DHB

The Disability Support Advisory Committee (DISAC) advises the District Health Board on the disability support needs of Northlander’s and priorities for the use of the disability support funding.

The kinds of disability support services provided and funded must maximise the independence and promote the inclusion and participation in society of people with disabilities within the DHB’s resident population.

Advisory to Manaia Health

The Manaia Health PHO Community Advisory Group (CoAG) is an advisory body to the Manaia PHO Board. The main objectives of this group are to create an awareness of the work of the PHO, promote a greater responsiveness to community needs and views and to advise the board and management on issues relevant to the health of the PHO population.

Manaia Health is the Primary Health Organisation (PHO) operating within the Whangarei District of Northland. The PHO has the responsibility of ensuring that current challenges in community healthcare are being met. Some of these challenges include child and adolescent health, immunisation, mental health and chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Disability Reference Group - WDC

Approximately 12 organisations representing a diverse range of disability organisations in Northland are represented on the DSRG.

The purpose of the DSRG is to advocate and provide advice on issues affecting the disabled community and to work alongside council and other organisations to address them.