Workshop Application

Rākau Roroa (Tall Trees) is a programme, delivered by Changing Minds (www.changingminds.org.nz). This is a programme designed for people with Lived Experience of mental distress, addiction or substance use.

Please allow 30 to 40 minutes to complete this application.

What do we mean by Lived Experience?

It means you have personal experience of mental distress, addiction or substance use. You might also have supported someone close to you as they have worked through their own journey.

Why attend this workshop?
You will learn a lot about mental health and wellbeing:
  • Tools and skills to challenge prejudice, discrimination and self-stigma and encourage help-seeking behaviours;
  • Learn how to be authentic and honest about your own mental health;
  • Look for opportunities to talk about your Lived Experience in a way that challenges stereotypes;
  • Know how to be open and safe about your Lived Experience of mental distress.

Please be prepared to:
  • Contact us if you have any questions or queries: rakauroroa@changingminds.org.nz
  • Attach reference/letters of support – a letter from someone who knows you well who can tell us why they think you should be selected to attend the training.
  • Confirm that you can dedicate sufficient time and energy to complete the training.

Time Commitment – two FULL DAYS. You need to be available for BOTH DAYS of training.

Your application will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

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