Te Moana ā Toi (Bay of Plenty) Regional Leadership Group (RLG) for Whānau Ora is calling for nominations to appoint a new community member.

Thirty-four provider collectives involving more than 180 health and social service providers from throughout the country are working to develop and deliver Whānau Ora – an inclusive approach to providing services and opportunities to all New Zealand families in need.

A total of 10 RLGs provide high quality advice to the Whānau Ora Governance Group, lead strategic change for Whānau Ora within their region, foster excellent communications and relationships, and provide representation of Whānau Ora at a local and regional level.

They also have an important role in considering funding proposals to support whānau.

Membership includes between three and seven community representatives who come from diverse backgrounds and have expertise and skills in health and social services as well as whānau and community development.

RLGs also include one representative each from Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of Social Development and District Health Boards.

The current community members of Te Moana ā Toi (Bay of Plenty) RLG include Elaine Tapsell (chair), Maanu Paul, Vervies (Punohu) McCausland and Te Iria Whiu.

For information about the nomination process, contact the secretariat for Te Moana ā Toi (Bay of Plenty) RLG on 07 577 6254 or email gardl@tpk.govt.nz.

The closing date for nominations is 5.00 pm on Friday August 31 2012.

For more information about Whānau Ora, go to https://www.tpk.govt.nz/nga-putea-me-nga-ratonga/whanau-ora/

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For more information, contact Elaine Tapsell, Chair, Te Moana ā Toi (Bay of Plenty) Regional Leadership Group, on phone 07 533 2503; mobile 027 278 8241; or email etapsell@ihug.co.nz.