Providing mental health, addiction, and housing services in the community of South Auckland. Our mission is to ‘provide quality support that enhances holistic wellness.’
We are a Pacific led NGO (non-government organisation) and hold Faa Pasefika (Pacific Way) at the heart of our values. We understand that cultural integrity is the foundation on the journey to wellness for our communities most in need. Alongside this ethos, Penina is human focused; valuing people with love, compassion, care, and respect.
With holistic wellness at the core of our work, it is important that we work closely with both the individual, their wider whanau/aiga, communities, other social services and community organisations that support the journey to wellness for our clients.
Penina respects tangata whenua and mana whenua in all that we do, upholding the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi in all our strategic and operation decisions. We continue to develop meaningful relationships with mana whenua in South Auckland.
Penina strives to deliver all services in a timely, appropriate, and safe way employing professional clinical and culturally skilled staff. We respect the dignity and mana/mamalu, of all of the families and communities that we serve. Our priority is our Pacific and Māori communities, but we are inclusive of all ethnicities in the services we offer and ensure that all clients see their culture reflected in the care and support they receive.
