NURTURE TARANAKI
Paul Lampe
Project Leader
Paul Lampe is a Senior Constable with more than 23 years in the New Zealand Police. He has been instrumental in creating positive outcomes for whanau/families, children and young people. In 2007 Paul established the youth mentoring programme "Big Brothers Big Sisters of Taranaki". His passion, enthusiasm & dedication to helping our youth that need it most has led to the huge success of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
He has built and encourages a team of equally passionate staff. In 2009 after seeing a need in Taranaki he established a new trust called Te Puna Trust which now operates Nurture Taranaki. His work is at the forefront of policing excellence and their Prevention First National Operating Strategy.
Jo Patterson
Programme Supervisor
As an experienced primary school teacher and over 8 years assisting in the establishment and delivery of the successful ‘Big Brothers Big Sisters youth mentoring programme, Jo’s passion to break the cycle of maladaptive parenting led her to researching different international programmes which could be incorporated in Taranaki.
This research led her to the New Zealand Early Start programme in Christchurch The program has been fully evaluated showing good outcomes for both Maori and non Maori. Jo's interest in neuroscience and the importance of a Childs first 1000 days, has led her to be fundamental in the establishment of Nurture Taranaki. Jo has raised 4 happy children and is committed to helping others on their parenting journey.
Melissa Waite
Admin Leader
Melissa has a background in primary teaching. Melissa has raised three children and was an active part of their early childhood. She has joined the Nurture Taranaki team as Administrator and she loves to keep everyone organised ensuring that the day to day running of the programme operates smoothly. Melissa is excited to be part of the Nurture Taranaki programme.
Lorna Hobo
Parenting Coach / Kaiawhina
Lorna-Marie is a mother of two. She has worked with whanau and their pepe in numerous community organisations for many years including parenting education and facilitation and working with parents to support early childhood development and learning through play.
Lorna considers it a privilege to work alongside families and is passionate about the importance of community and support in parenting. Lorna really enjoys encouraging Mothers’ confidence, supporting and empowering them on their parenting journey.
Emma Kalin
Parenting Coach / Kaiawhina
Raising her own 3 children and with a nursing background in Mental Health and Plunket, Emma understands the challenges and the joys in parenting. It is this understanding that fuels Emma’s passion for working with whanau in the community and equipping them with the parenting skills and tools they need to raise healthy, happy and resilient children.
Emma sees it as a privilege to be part of the Nurture Taranaki programme and to be championing and encouraging whanau in their parenting roles.
Rachel Bevan
Parenting Coach / Kaiawhina
Rachel's background is in counselling, social work, and parenting facilitation roles. She is an experienced practitioner who works from a staunchly compassionate, and empathic base. She has great enthusiasm for supporting, advocating, and nurturing whānau to thrive in their parenting role.
Rachel understands the triumphs, and challenges that parenting brings, as is raising five children of her own. She consider it an absolute privilege to work alongside parents as they grow in resilience, knowledge, and strive to achieve their parenting goals.