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We’re proud to have a significantly higher Net Promoter Score than the industry average of 19 for health care and social assistance employers.
In 2023 we delivered 36861 support hours to tāngata whai ora and their whānau. That means 28250 hours with clients and 8502 hours travelling
In 2023 we provided 44256 support activities. We helped with 1552 goals, provided 82 food parcels, and completed 131 welfare checks during adverse weather events.
For over 30 years, our dedicated kaimahi have made a meaningful difference in people’s lives through holistic mental health services, respite care, and specialised programmes that foster positive change. We’re proud to support our team as much as those we serve – reflected in our outstanding employer scores and the positive feedback from tāngata whai ora.
The latest news…
Top Up Together – Our Voice Hui & BBQ
Let’s Top Up Together for Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 When: Monday 6 October, 1.00pm Where: Windsor Park Baptist Church (Kōwhai Room) What: Hui with BBQ, card games, and time to connect Who: Equip Tangata whaiora RSVP: please RSVP to ourvoice@equip.net.nz or...
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 – Steps for Strength
Whether you’re a runner or just in it for the fun, join us to get active, give back and enjoy the community vibe!
Equip Board Announces the Appointment of new CEO
The Equip Board is very pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Douglas as the incoming CEO of Equip, commencing early December 2025. Michael replaces Naomi Cowan, who has been in the CEO role for 22 years. We are thrilled that Michael is bringing his wealth of...
The latest kōrero…
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 – Top Up Together in Aotearoa
ME ARO TONU / TAKE NOTICETUKUA / GIVEME KORI TONU / BE ACTIVEME WHAKAWHANAUNGA / CONNECTME AKO TONU / KEEP LEARNING Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 6 to 12 October 2025 and this year's theme, Top Up Together encourages us to bring the Five Ways to Wellbeing...
Family Connections Programme
Training and support for people in a relationship with someone who struggles to regulate emotions.
Mental health and a much needed culture change in Aotearoa.
If you’d ever thought about how you can help reshape mental health and well-being in Aotearoa, now is the time to take your next step. In a world where 1 in 5 New Zealand adults face mental health challenges annually, the need for compassionate, skilled support has...