Connected Leadership, in partnership with the team at Alberts, are proud to bring together four visionary CEOs for a powerful conversation on shaping the future of tamariki in Aotearoa.
As leaders in organisations dedicated to child and family wellbeing, they are rethinking traditional approaches and pioneering new ways to create meaningful impact.
This is not just a discussion about what needs to change. It’s about what’s already happening—and where we go next.
When: Wednesday 18th June
Where: The Loft, Formery, 87 Albert Street via Link Level
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Our speakers represent both the long-standing legacy of child and family support in Aotearoa and new, innovative approaches making an impact today.
- Fiona Kingsford – CEO, Whānau Āwhina Plunket – One of Aotearoa’s oldest organisations dedicated to child and family wellbeing
- Sarah Manley – CEO, Mitey/Sir John Kirwan Foundation – Leading mental health education through a fresh, curriculum-embedded model
- Izzy Horrocks – CEO, Aotearoa Lifecourse Fund – A new model for long-term investment in child wellbeing and equity
- Huia Hanlen – CEO, Brainwave Trust Aotearoa – Championing evidence-based education to support child development and whānau wellbeing since 1998
- Chaired by Maikara Ropapa, Kaiako, Connected Leadership and Sue Watson, Director of Connected Leadership.
As leaders in our community, we know the importance of bold thinking and fresh perspectives in driving meaningful change. In this conversation, we’ll explore:
- How these organisations are framing the challenges facing children, young people and their families in today’s world
- The innovative approaches they’ve developed and what’s working
- How Te Ao Māori and cultural capability shape their mahi
- What the future looks like when systems are redesigned around the well-being of children in Aotearoa
- Following the conversation, we invite you to stay for light refreshments and drinks, generously hosted by Alberts.
