Mahere Rautaki 2025-2030
Strategic Plan 2025-2030

To connect, empower and advocate for tāngata whai ora | people with lived experience of mental distress and/or addiction.

Between 2025 and 2030, Balance Aotearoa will work to achieve the following objectives:

• Strengthen the organisation,
• Lead quality peer support and reflective practice,
• Advocate for the community,
• Address social determinants of health and wellbeing.

Our vision for the future is that Aotearoa is a place where:

• Tāngata whai ora | people with lived experience of mental distress and/or addiction live with dignity and have equitable access to the care they need.
• People can access person-centred support, including where it is peer-led, community based and/or holistic.
• The lived experience workforce that provides this support is skilled and valued for the important work they do.
• Funding for supports is sustainable and supports innovation.