About Us

Vision Statement:

All people with experience of mental health or associated disabilities are supported holistically to maximize their potential.

Mission Statement:

We will advance our Vision by recognising and valuing the uniqueness of individuals in fostering resilience within our communities.

Values:

 

History

1995 - Founded in Hamilton.  Founding Trustees:

Mary Kay Palmer / John McIntosh / Des Chia

1996 - Changed name from New Pathways to New Progress Enterprises

1997 - Services expanded into Te Kuiti, Huntly and Taumarunui

1998 - Services commenced in Tokoroa and Taupo

1999 - Anti-discrimination and Destigmatisation service (Like Minds Like Mine) commenced

2000 - Recovery education and planning pilot established

2001 - Worked in partnership with communities to create consumer run community services

2001 - Established services in Taranaki

2003 - Recovery pilot expanded to cover intersectorial training

2004 - Founder, Kay Palmer, passed away

2004 - Karen Covell employed as General Manager

2004 - Opened T.R.E.E Nursery at Hopu Hopu

2005 - Celebrated 10th anniversary

2005/6 - Underwent a series of audits on Consumer Support Services agreement, through which a stronger, more robust organisation emerged

2006 - Began trading as Progress to Health

2007 - Karen Covell became Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Progress to Health

2007 - Established a Transition from School Service

2007 - Established a Life Skills Programme in New Plymouth and Hawera

2009 - 2010 Trustees

Allan Fursdon (Chair) / Tony Culliney 

Tim Allingham / David Ireland / Fern Ryan

2010 - Celebrated 15th anniversary

Speech given by John McIntosh (co-founder) at our 15th Anniversary AGM.
in the beginning

2010 - 2011 Trustees

David Ireland (Chair) / Fern Ryan (Deputy Chair)

Max Llewelyn / Sanjay Weerasinghe / John Herbert

2011 - 2012 Trustees

David Ireland (Chair) / Fern Ryan (Deputy Chair)

Sanjay Weerasinghe / Diane Hallifax


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FUNDING

Waikato District Health Board
Consumer Support Services (Waikato and Taranaki)
Vocational Support Services (Waikato and Taranaki)
Consumer Resource and Information Services (Waikato)

Ministry of Social Development
Community Participation and Transition from School (Taupo, Huntly and Hamilton) 

Ministry of Health
Like Minds Like Mine (Waikato)

Philanthropic Grant Applications