Shore Trust News – August 2025

Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa
(Warm greetings to you all)

Shore Trust News – August 2025

Across Aotearoa, the disability and community support sector are changing and Shore Trust is ready. With deep roots in our community, strong relationships, and a commitment to putting people first, we are well-placed to navigate these shifts and keep delivering the quality care and connection our residents and whānau deserve. Shore Trust team continue to deliver a high quality of care and support and making sure people are connected, engaged and happy. 

House Leader Appointments
We are pleased to announce that we have finalised recruitment for our two House Leader positions, ensuring that each home now has dedicated leadership.

• • Rachel Mains is leading our Nile Road home, bringing a wealth of experience from her role at Spectrum Care and her personal insights from supporting her own family member with a disability.

• • Lorenzo Abellera joins Belmont Terrace, with a nursing background and leadership experience at Agape Trust and Mt Tabor Trust. His enthusiasm for fostering a supportive and empowering environment is already making a positive impact.

Welcome Back Clare Tyler
We are delighted to welcome back Clare Tyler as our Finance and Office Manager. Clare previously worked with Shore Trust, making a significant contribution to our financial processes before leaving to complete her studies. She now returns with enhanced skills, fresh perspectives, and the same dedication and professionalism we so valued.

Resident Activities and Community Engagement
Over recent months, residents have enjoyed a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, community art groups, exercise programmes, swimming, kapa haka, and music at home with Gemo. Our volunteer nutritionist has also been facilitating menu planning sessions to support healthy choices. At Nile Road, we currently have one vacancy and are receiving referrals through Kaikaranga.

Upcoming Funding Changes
The disability sector is transitioning from Ministry of Health contracts to the Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People funding model under the DSS Residential Provider Panel. From 1 December 2025, all providers must be part of this panel to continue receiving funding. Shore Trust has submitted its application and is well-prepared for this change, with our rights-based, community-focused approach aligning strongly with the new national service standards.

Family Gatherings
We are introducing regular gatherings with families to strengthen communication and collaboration. The first event will take place in September, and all families will receive correspondence with details. These gatherings will be held every six months and will provide an opportunity for updates, discussion, and feedback.