Our Philosophy
Rapunga Whakaaro
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
