COLAB is an informal collective the members of which work collaboratively to achieve a sustainable thriving, community.
OUR HISTORY
For many years various groups in the region had been collaborating in different ways and achieving great outcomes. In acknowledgement of this rich history of collaboration in the region, the Te Puke social sector community decided to formalise a group that focused on working together as a community.
With the support of local funders, two workshops were held (known as the ‘Vision to Reality’ workshop) with the aim of drawing out a shared vision for Te Puke and to articulate what collaboration looked like for Te Puke. From this workshop COLAB was established.
The group was named COLAB to represent not only ‘Collaboration’ but to also acknowledge that there is a focus on working in partnership, i.e. ‘CO’, and that it is a group where ideas can be tested and trialled, i.e. LAB.
OUR VISION
VISION: Our community is Thriving, Connected and Supported.
PURPOSE: Together, we move as one, and support our community to live with abundance, into the future.
INTENDED OUTCOMES: United Voice, Efficiency, Shared Resources, Positive Community Outcomes, Increased Sustainability.
OUR OBJECTIVES
The overall objectives of COLAB are to:
- Connect and network to be aware of all the resources that are available for our community.
- Collaborate and work together to achieve better outcomes for our community.
- Create initiatives to build a stronger community.
- Communicate for the community in a position of advocacy, particularly for those that are not heard.
COLAB is proud to be a Finalist in the
TECT COMMUNITY AWARDS 2021 - Rising Star Award
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