What is a Community of Practice?
Peer Support Workers Network – Te Whanganui-a-Tara
This is a space created by our Community of Practice Lead, for peer support workers in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. It’s all about staying connected, sharing experiences, and supporting each other in the mahi we do.
We’re here to:
- Keep each other in the loop with what’s happening locally
- Share stories, challenges, and wins
- Build strong connections across the community
- Celebrate the value of peer support
Whether you’re new to the role or have years of experience, this network is a place to be seen, heard, and supported.
Meet our Community of Practice Lead, Char!
Char is a 1.5 generation Chinese kiwi with a passion in community psychology. With a background in Psychology and Creative Arts Therapy, Char is eager to bring the peer support community together!
As the Community of Practice Lead, Char acts as a:
- Connector
- Guide
- Community builder for Peer Support Workers in Pōneke.
She focuses on creating a strong, supportive network where Peer Support workers feel informed, connected, and empowered. By coordinating relationships between people and organisations, Char helps ensure that peer support workers can continue to deliver meaningful, healing outcomes—both individually and across the wider community and systems they’re part of.
Want to know more about Char? Check out her introduction video over on our socials here.
Want to Connect? We’d Love to Hear From You
Whether you’re looking to get involved, learn more about what we do, or just have a quick question — reach out! We’re a community of people who care about making things happen, and there’s always room for more.
- Curious about our work? We’re happy to share.
- Thinking of joining in? Let’s chat.
- Have an idea or feedback? We’re all ears.
Contact Char at peercommunity@kites.org.nz.
