ABOUT CLUB

Ōwairaka Club - OCC (Formerly Mt Albert Club or MACC) has a new name. We are the same club in the same place, welcoming you, our whaiora, to join in
with our activities. New visitors are welcome.

WE ASK THAT MEMBERS, STAFF AND VISITORS OBSERVE HAND HYGIENE

Please bring your own cup if you decide to join us.

Our Purpose:  
We are a community club providing social and creative opportunities for people with lived experience of mental health issues/tangata whai ora, to grow and heal in a non-clinical, culturally supportive space.  

Our Aspiration for our members:  
That we engage with and are underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi values of inclusiveness, diversity and mana enhancement for all members and their whanau - promoting understanding, respect, self-determination, empowerment, skills development and a sense of
belonging and partnership.  

Our Aspiration for Aotearoa New Zealand:  

That Te Tiriti o Waitangi is followed in policy and practice to enable all those with mental health challenges to become equal participants in society and reach their full potential without shame, stigma or fear.

OUR kaupapa is based on the
values of:

Manaakitanga
Provide a culturally supportive, safe and respectful social environment, that uplifts a person’s mana. Promote the practices of aroha and āwhina. Showing kindness and hospitality to all members, whanau and visitors.    

Whanaungatanga
Promote and establish strong connections between members, whanau, peers, staff and the wider community. Provide cultural support to members.  

Kotahitanga
Provide a member centred service that promotes empowerment and actively recognises members abilities and strengths. Members collectively participate in the organisation and programme planning.

Wairuatanga
Recognising and supporting people’s spirituality. Provide an holistic approach to well-being that supports members recovery journey.   

Kaitiakitanga
Protect members rights and well-being. Promote guardianship and protection of the environment through our programmes.   

Ako
Experiential learning through creative exploration.

Referral ProcessES

If you are interested in becoming an Ōwairaka Community Club member:
You can self refer by -
Coming to the club during opening hours (8.30am - 3pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and meeting Karen the coordinator, or
by emailing us at mtalbertclub@gmail.com
Or by calling us on 027 591 6978.
You can also refer through an ADHB Key worker or Support Worker and you can refer through your GP.