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Tania Craig |
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Mental Health Support Worker for Te Kahui Hauora O Ngati Koata |
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Cert Mental Health Support Work |
Tania Craig has always been intrigued by the complexities of the mind, so when the chance to study
the Certificate in Mental Health Support Work at NMIT came up there was no turning back.
"I am very grateful for the opportunity to study at NMIT, because I have always been interested in
how the mind works and what it makes us think and do. This certificate reinforced my career
choice."
Tania has been working as a Mental Health Support Worker for Te Kahui Hauora O Ngati Koata for the
last 20 months, and says her study and this new job enabled her to evaluate her own personal values
and have the confidence to take on this new role.
"For me, having a sense of belonging is very important so when the chance came up to work in a
Maori organisation I jumped at it."
Tania is full of praise for the NMIT training and would recommend the Certificate in Mental Health
Support Work to anyone considering this line of work. "This course is not only great for you
personally, but for me it is the Tangata Whaiora as well, since they need to know they are being
supported by people who have the tools and skills to really make a difference."
As Tania has discovered, our linkages from our Tipuna (ancestors), align our Tikanga (customs and
protocol), which are extremely integral part of who you are and where you come from. "These are the
foundations that are part of life's journey and play a huge part in the recovery process. At Te
Kahui Hauora O Ngati Koata we have an open door policy and respect all cultures and ethnicities."
This year Tania is supporting one of her own clients in studying the Certificate in Mental Health
Support Work. "It is a great privilege to help another person gain more knowledge, not only for
herself but also to have the ability to re-enter the workforce.
As Tania has found this kind of work is very demanding, yet rewarding. "It helps to have a good
understanding of mental illness, patience, tolerance, empathy and most of all a good sense of
humour."
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