Doing what matters
The Wise Group isn’t afraid to tackle the hard issues – it’s about doing what matters and creating new opportunities for the wellbeing of people, vulnerable populations, organisations and communities.
Stories of change
Carmen Jacobsen our new group manager people and culture
We are delighted to have Carmen Jacobsen joins us as our new group manager people and culture. Carmen started her new role with us this week, following Simon Batters, promotion to chief executive of Wise Management Services. She brings with her an extensive experience...
Le Va Board announces new chief executive
Talofa lava, malo e lelei, kia orana, fakalofa lahi atu, tēnā koutou katoa. We are delighted to announce that Denise Kingi- ‘Ulu’ave will lead Le Va as the new chief executive as of February 2020. We are also very fortunate that founding chief executive Dr Monique...
Pathways and Workwise staff graduate with Certificate in Mental Health and Wellbeing
On 14 and 21 November, Pathways held two very special ceremonies celebrating the 2019 graduates of the Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health and Wellbeing. The two ceremonies, held in Palmerston North and Auckland, celebrated 38 Pathways and Real staff and one Workwise...
Minister of Health, Hon David Clark, visits Le Va to announce further funding for workforce development
This funding ensures that workforce development organisations like Le Va, Te Pou o te Whakaaro Nui (Te Pou) and Blueprint for Learning will have increased funding. Government says this will enable 12,000 more people to receive training over four years, boosting...
Joining the dots between mental illness and mental wellbeing
Wellbeing experts who presented at the 7th Australasian Mental Health Outcomes and Information Conference (AMHOIC) held in Auckland earlier this month, say to reduce the risk of mental illness we need more focus on measuring someone’s wellbeing and to move away from just measuring their mental illness.
Free online therapy tool launched
On Thursday 12 September, we hosted the Prime Minister Rt Hon. Jacinda Ardern, the Minister of Health Rt Hon. David Clark, and special guests, for the launch of a new online therapy tool, Just a Thought.