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Nau mai haere mai

Welcome

Haumanu Hapū is a collective of ACC Sensitive Claims approved therapists and social workers providing fully funded support in Nelson, Richmond, Motueka, and Blenheim.

We offer trauma-informed counselling, social work support, and holistic wellbeing services to support healing and restoration.

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Revive - Restore to Health – Rejuvenate

Haumanu Hapū supports people to understand their experiences so they can create the life they want.

Haumanu Hapū 

ACC Sensitive Claims Support Services

Getting Started

Whakawhānaungatanga - building our relationship.

 

 A sharing of knowledge about the ACC sensitive claims processes so you can choose your pathway.

Planning your healing journey

Short term to wellbeing, medium term support, or getting your claim covered for ongoing support and assistance.

Support to Wellbeing

Trauma informed therapy grounded in the principles of whānau ora.

Opportunities for ACC approved group work.

ACC support services

Social Work Support​

Rongoā Māori​

Family/Whānau Sessions​

Cultural Support

Dietitian

Speech Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Registered Nurse

Physiotherapy

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Mā te huruhuru, ka rere te manu

Adorn the bird with feathers so it can fly

Cas Gillespie

Ko wai au - About me

Ko Aoraki te maunga

Ko Waitaki te awa

Ko Uruoa te waka

Ko Waihao te marae

Ko Ngāti Māmoe, Waitaha, Ngāi Tahu ngā iwi

Ko Cas Gillespie tōku ingoa

I have had 32 years experience working across the life span in social services. I am an ACC Sensitive Claims Supplier and Provider who is accredited to deliver counselling and social work. I also offer professional and clinical supervision, mentoring, social service business coaching for contractors, and māori cultural support.

My therapy dog Kōwhai comes to mahi with me most days.

E: cas@haumanuhapu.nz

T: 021 269 4876

Founded by Cas Gillespie

Kōwhai Haumanu Hapu Companion

Who we Support

  • Adults and rangatahi

  • Survivors of recent or historic sexual harm

  • Whānau navigating the impact of trauma

  • Individuals seeking ACC Sensitive Claims support

 

If you have any Safety Concerns or are in Crisis

  • If anyone is in immediate danger phone 111 or go to your nearest emergency hospital department (ED)

  • Phone your local Mental Health Crisis Team (CATT) 0800 776 364. This number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • Call Healthline 0800 611 1166

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