Pathfinder Service

What is it?

As well as providing disability information some of our Centres can provide facilitation for people wishing to find meaningful connections in their community and to make choices about the activities and supports they want to engage with, to find their own pathways to a good life.

Pathfinder is a short term service where the people (the Pathfinders) can receive up to ten hours of service with a Facilitator. Initially the Pathfinder will define their goals and a work on a plan of how they want to achieve them. The Facilitator will provide information, advice and introductions to supports and resources in the local community that can assist the Pathfinder.

Who is it for?

The service is for Pathfinders - they are disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Maori, Pasifika disabled and family, whanau, aiga who wish to understand their local natural, universal, mainstream and funded support options and activities, and would benefit from a supported decision-making approach.

The Facilitators in each Pathfinder service Centre use the principles of Enabling Good Lives when working with Pathfinders. This ensures that the Pathfinder leads the journey with good information and assistance to be able to make choices that are right for them.