Our Values
1. Houtupu (Authenticity)
- To be genuine, sincere, authentic and demonstrate unwavering trustworthiness and commitment to truthfulness in all interactions.
2. Ngākau aroha (Empathy)
- To be empathetic, sympathetic, compassionate, kindhearted, considerate, caring, and benevolent.
3. Tae ana ki (Inclusivity)
- Foster an environment that is inclusive approachable, easily accessible, and financially feasible for our target audience.
4. Kōwhiringa (Opportunity)
- Embrace an optimistic outlook, seize opportunities proactively, and remain receptive to offers of support.
5. Kotahitanga (Unity)
- Display unity, togetherness, solidarity and collectiveness in fostering connections and constructing mutually advantageous partnerships with those who share our mission.
Reminiscence therapy
Reminiscence therapists have found that it is possible to trigger memories through physical movement and through engaging our operational senses (i.e., what we see, hear, touch, taste and smell).
Sharing personal memories of past sporting experiences can unite older adults who are, or are at risk of becoming, isolated, and other patterns of social bonding, including those living with dementia and depression.
Sources of reference:
Michael Clark, Charlie Murphy, Tony Jameson-Allen and Chris Wilkins (2015) Sporting memories & the social inclusion of older people experiencing mental health problems, Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 19, No. 4, pp. 202-211, © Emerald Group Publishing Limited, ISSN 2042-8308
Michael Clark, Charlie Murphy, Tony Jameson-Allen and Chris Wilkins (2017) Sporting memories, dementia care and training staff in care homes, The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 55-66, © Emerald Publishing Limited, ISSN 1755-6228