
The MASH Way
THE MASH WAY
At MASH, we work together to achieve great lives for the people we support and each other through championing the principles of Enabling Good Lives and Whānau Ora. This is the MASH way of working.

We believe in a holistic, person-centred approach. The triangles in this image are symbolic to MASH, representing support and strength and our workforce is the thread that binds everything together. Whānau Ora and Enabling Good Lives principles underpin everything we do so that all our services are specialised to the needs and outcomes of the person and their whānau.
Enabling Good Lives
Self-determination
Each person is in control of their own life

Person-centred
Whole-of-life supports that are personalised for the individual

Ordinary Life Outcomes
Aspirations and goals like others at similar stages of life

Easy to use
Supports that are flexible, responsive and simple to use

Beginning Early
Supported from the beginning to be aspirational for their child

Mainstream First
Opportunities to do everyday things in everyday places, with everyday people, at everyday times

Mana Enhancing
Abilities and contributions are recognised and respected

Relationship Building
Support to build and strengthen relationships with people who are their natural supports and with their wider community

Whānau Ora
Rangatiratanga
Self-managing and empowered leaders

Tiaki Taiao
Stewards of their natural environment

Pukenga Rawa
Economically secure

Tuakiritanga
Confidently participating in Te Ao Māori

Kotahitanga
Participating fully in society

Hauoranga
Leading healthy lifestyles
