Innovation Hub
Innovation brings people, ideas and communities together to create new possibilities for mental wellbeing.
From innovation challenges to a growing network of changemakers, we’re dedicated to championing, funding, and working alongside the people, ideas and initiatives that are leading change in their communities.
Innovation Challenges
Challenge-led innovations bring communities together around specific opportunity areas.
We’ve been inspired by the work of others including The Yunus Centre at Griffith University (now The Good Shift). The Good Shift developed the idea of Challenge-led Innovation.
Innovating at the intersection of mental health & disability
Exploring what rangatahi and whānau need to thrive across Te Iho Tātai Ā Rongo Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Substance-Exposed Pregnancy (SEP)1 and neurodivergence in the mid-North region of Te Tai Tokerau.
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Youth Flourishing in North Auckland
Eight innovators were granted a total of $100,000 alongside coaching and support to develop and deliver innovative solutions to meet community defined needs and aspirations in the North Auckland region.
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