What the Enabling Good Lives Approach can mean

What we can do and what we can expect

Enabling Good Lives Principles –

Te Ara Totika he Whanau/tangata haua

To uphold the mana and tapu of he whanau tangata haua

Tino Rangatiratanga – the ability to determine own path

Area	What this means for me	What this can result in
Whānau have control in their lives	Whānau have the “say so” and actively participate in all relevant forums	Whānau are in control of their own decision making processes
The capacity to develop individual strength based plans is evident in each whānau	Supports and resources are well coordinated and are responsive to whānau tangata haua needs	A wider range of diverse support and resources available for whānau tangata haua

Whānau – whanaungatanga

Area	What this means for me	What this can result in
Whānau have knowledge and understanding of the disability	Whānau have links to appropriate information and resources	Whānau Māori are accepting and engaged with each other
Whānau māori are able to access strength and support from the wider whānau	Whānau have to ability to connect with the wider community	The wider community is supportive of tangata/whānau haua
Whānau Māori have links and access to hapu and iwi	Connected to marae and whenua	Tangata haua have their own place of standing – marae, home, community turangawaewae
Whanau tangata haua are seen as a valued member of the whānau, hapu and iwi	Whānau have the ability to determine what supports and people they need in their life	Whānau/tangata haua experience improved quality of life and circumstances

Tika – ethical and correct way of doing things

Area	What this means for me	What this can result in
Commitment from service providers, community networks, whānau, hapu and iwi	Whānau tangata haua have increased choices for consideration when planning	Enhanced level of community support awareness and understanding
Mutual respectful Partnerships and good collaborations which enhance the mana of the whānau tangata haua	Relationships are maintained and are beneficial to whanau tangata haua	Whānau are resourced appropriately

Pono – integrity and truth

Area	What this means for me	What this can result in
Whanau are able to participate in the wider community without any stigma	Links are strengthened within the community sectors, whanau hapu and iwi	Commitment from networks and supports to provide an ethical service to whanau tangata haua
Supports have shared philosophies and practices	Advocacy and improved responsiveness is evident with contribution from whanau tangata haua	Whanau tangata haua are able to determine their own solutions

Aroha – accountability and respect

Area	What this means for me	What this can result in
Support systems and networks are committed, respectful and inclusive	Contribution and dialogue is sought from whānau tangata haua in relation to resourcing what they need	Whānau tangata haua experience enhanced empathy and support from the wider networks
Community networks and supports are accountable and inclusive in their practices	The facilitation of the inclusion of whānau tangata haua across all supports and networks	Whānau tangata haua are recognised and respected for their contributions

Nga moemoea – dreams and aspirations

Area	What this means for me	What this can result in
Whānau have the capacity to improve support and resources	Ability to express what we believe are areas for improvement and advocate change	Whānau tangata haua are achieving their own goals and aspirations
Whānau tangata haua have are valued and respected as to the success of their dreams goals and plans	The facilitation of resources and funding is evident in whanau tangata haua lives	Whānau tangata haua are adequately resourced to achieve their goals and aspirations

Wahi haere – goal setting

Area	What this means for me	What this can result in
Appropriate resourcing of whānau tangata haua	Whānau tangata haua are actively planning	Whānau tangata haua determine support based on choices
A diverse range of support and resources are available	The improvement of practices and policy implementation across supports, networks and resources	Coordinated response to needs of whānau tangata haua

Whakapapa – knowledge and application of geneaology

Area

What this means for me

What this can result in

Whanau/tangata haua are comfortable in their whakapapa and have the ability to stand proud in their own right

Social participation in marae, hapu and iwi activities and communities

Increased hapu and iwi responsibility and awareness

Whanau/tangata haua are engaged in decision making processes

Whanau tangata haua have the ability to ensure that the appropriate information about disability is communicated appropriately and consistently

Education and knowledge applied within the whanau, hapu and iwi that enhances the mana of whanau/tangata haua

Clear and consistent messages amongst whanau, hapu and iwi

Mahi – negotiation skills and tools

Area	What this means for me	What this can result in
Whanau are well informed and educated	Whanau tangata haua have access to the appropriate skills and relevant knowledge to manage and negotiate their own supports	Responses to tangata haua are accessible, effective, empathetic and appropriate
The voice of whanau tangata haua is recognised and affirmed respectfully	Whanau tangata haua have the ability to articulate their needs and concerns without fear	Enhanced quality of supports and/ or natural supports

Aromatawai – ongoing evaluation

Area	What this means for me	What this can result in
Whanau have choices	Ongoing review and evaluations of processes that are tailored to whanau/tangata haua needs	The ability to influence and change systems and processes
Whanau tangata haua are aware of inequalities within their environments	Whanau tangata haua have the ability to challenge and address inequalities	Increased levels of autonomy for whanau tangata haua

Wairuatanga – connectedness and grounded

Area	What this means for me	What this can result in
Whanau/tangata haua are able to connect with cultural practices or processes that enhance their well being	Whanau have access to cultural and spiritual wellbeing	Cultural practices are recognised and accepted by wider whanau and community Engagement and full participation in mana enhancing activities and services

Kaitiakitanga – guardianship

Area	What this means for me	What this can result in
The opportunity to further develop a sense of identity and a place of belonging	Whanau tangata haua are engaged in the environment and cultural place of belonging	Whanau, iwi and hapu are effectively supported

Manaakitanga – nurturing relationships

Area	What this means for me	What this can result in
Supports and services acknowledge and address what I believe is important	Whanau tangata haua are actively participating	Whanau contribution valued and acknowledged
The rights of whanau tangata haua are maintained	Participation in forums	Strong networks and alliances are made that enhance the autonomy and decision making process for whanau tangata haua

Kaha – Resilience

Area	What this means for me	What this can result in
Whanau haua are able to be flexible with resources, people and other supports	Whanau/tangata are able to engage with appropriate services and have increased choices	Whanau/tangata haua have the best available resources and services suited to their needs
Whanau Maori have the ability to continue to build resilience	Access and appropriate supports are available for whanau	Whanau are strong and well informed and able to facilitate autonomous pathways

Kotahitanga – unity

Area	What this means for me	What this can result in
Whanau tangata haua are included in community life and that of the hapu and iwi	Having the opportunities to be involved in community and social networks as a usual thing	Engaged with a supportive community, hapu and iwi network

Haumanu – rejuvenation

Area	What this means for me	What this can result in
Success is evidenced by the wellness of whanau tangata haua	Whanau tangata haua are able to facilitate their own natural supports that engender wellbeing	Whanau tangata haua celebrate wellness on a physical, spiritual and emotional level according to their personal capabilities

Whakatauki

He kura Tangata, he kura whanau

A person educated is a community educated

Ma te whakaatu ka mohio

Ma te mohio ka marama

Ma te marama ka matau

Ma te matau ka aroha

By discussion comes understanding

By understanding comes light

By light comes wisdom

By wisdom comes love and wellbeing

He tatai whetu ki te rangi

Ko te ira Tangata kit e whenua

Like the myriad of stars in the heavens so is the essences of mankind spread across the land

Ehara taku toa I te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini

My strength is not that of a single warrior but that of many

Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe me he maunga teitei

Aim for the highest cloud so that if you miss it, you will hit a lofty mountain

Tangata ako ana i te whare, te turanga ki te marae, tau ana

A person who is taught at home, will stand collected on the Marae (meeting house grounds)

A child who is given proper values at home and cherished within his family, will not only behave well amongst the family but also within society and throughout his life.

Ka pū te ruha, ka hao te rangatahi

As an old net withers another is remade

When an elder is no longer fit to lead, a healthier leader will stand in his place.

Ma whero ma pango ka oti ai te mahi

With red and black the work will be complete

This refers to co-operation where if everyone does their part, the work will be complete. The colours refer to to the traditional kowhaiwhai patterns on the inside of the meeting houses.

Naku te rourou nau te rourou ka ora ai te iwi

With your basket and my basket the people will live

Again referring to co-operation and the combination of resources to get ahead. This proverb can be very useful and is often said.

He waka eke noa

A canoe which we are all in with no exception

We are all in this together. An example of when this can be used perhaps when a group of you are going to the movies but one of them doesn’t have any money so wouldn’t be able to go along. You can say he waka eke noa, meaning you will pay as you are all in one group and it would not be the same if they were to miss out.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini

My success should not be bestowed onto me alone, as it was not individual success but success of a collective

Said humbly when acknowledged.