Pou Whakaaro
Pou Whakaaro
curriculum over 12 Saturday workshops that teach the foundation of the permaculture philosophy as well as practical hands-on skills. These workshops, combined with the presentation of an individual design project, enable participants to obtain a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC). Pou Whakaaro WHAKATANE c.Richard Hamer e.hitmancoffee@gmail.comp.07 308 8170w.www.pouwhakaaro.co.nz s.facebook The Community Led Education programme is based on the aspirations and skills that people are willing and able to share with each other in the Whakatane community. Pou Whakaaro believes that Community Led Education is an excellent vehicle for sharing skills, knowledge and experiences which strengthen and enrich our communities. Facilities and support are offered to environmental groups and those wishing to run courses or develop skills.
The organisation was established in 1982 with support from service clubs. Initially it was established as a sheltered workshop for people with a disability or experience of mental illness and was intended to support people to find employment. Activities included making farm gates, growing food and running a lunch bar, but these operations ceased after a financial crisis in 2002/3. The board and a new manager worked hard to save EBAT from closing down and since then Pou Whakaaro has changed it's focus to become one of inclusion and has doubled in size to include a Kawerau based service.
We support people who access our services to be valued members of our communities, focusing on their strengths and talents. We connect people to their choice of community activities and support people to plan for a better future.
