Janet - Manager

I enjoy personal coaching and creating opportunities for individual growth and some of that interest comes from one of my previous careers in primary school teaching. I have a paramedical background in biochemistry, an education degree and a post graduate diploma in rehabilitation, all of which have very practical application in the Stewart Centre environment. Working in partnership with people adjusting to changes in their lives after brain injury is very rewarding. I also enjoy the natural environment, beach combing at Waitarere, creating cards and canvas art, walking, and overseas travel.

Alvin - Rehab Coach

I am Alvin. I have worked as a rehab coach at the Stewart Centre since 2007. I have a passion for helping others.  I have a background in cabinet making and use my skills in tutoring clients in wood work.  I also  oversee maintenance on site.

Bruce - Workshop Tutor

Having worked with wood for 25 years my passion has been to produce unique and interesting furniture items. By using different timbers and traditional woodworking techniques, I developed an ability to design and create products for specific purposes.

I hope to be able to share these skills with the Manawatu Stewart Centre to help clients find their own level of workshop competence so that they too, can create special craft products.

Claire - Rehab Coach

Kia Ora. I have held various and varied job positions during my working life but have always returned to those that are people oriented. My most recent achievement is qualifying as a Diversional Therapist.

Having employment at the Stewart Centre suits me well as I enjoy working alongside people and find this gives me both personal and professional satisfaction.

Beth - Rehab Coordinator

I come from a nursing background. Training as an enrolled nurse in 1983.  I have worked in acute rehabilitation services for over ten years.

It is a privilege to work alongside a great team all with different areas of expertise helping deliver a unique, essential and ever evolving service to support and rehabilitate people with brain injury.

I am passionate about people, family and friends and I have a very strong interest in classic cars.

Jan - Office Manager

I have been working in the Administration field for over 10 years and thoroughly enjoy an office environment. I am working toward a Bachelor in Business Administration through extramural study.

I find supporting other areas of a workplace to be efficient and affective very rewarding.

I work part time  at the Stewart Centre as I have three children in my care.

Maxine - Speech Language Therapist

I am a Speech-Language Therapist who has been working together with people with communication disability since the late 1970's (which makes me suddenly feel old!).  I am enjoying taking part in the Manawatu Stewart Centre Trust's programme and I am currently here one day a week.  It is a great place to work and my role is to facilitate some individual communication programmes, groups and also staff and client training around communication disability  (while also keeping on a steady learning curve!).  I am passionate about "communication partnership"   - moving the focus off the person with a communication disability to training other people in their social world to be better communication partners.  I am also passionate about tea bag folding, altered books, wax collage ......... 

Teresa - Rehab Coach

Prior to me coming to the Stewart Centre I spent 8 years with Mid Central Health, the last 5 years of that in Star 3 Rehabilitation Unit.  Working primarily with clients under 65 years of age who have been affected by either a stroke or a head injury.  I am always up for a challenge and the clients that attend the Centre certainly provide this for me.  Working alongside the "great" staff and clients at the Centre certainly gives me job satisfaction.

   “Life is about falling – Living is about getting back-up”

Terry - IT Coordinator

Hi there, I am an Information and Communications Technology graduate and have tutored adults in Computer from beginners to undergraduate level. In my role as IT Coordinator, I provide computer-based activities and courses for clients attending the Centre, and it is a total privilege to support clients as they journey through the challenges of brain injury.

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