The Wise Group
We are one; everything is possible. Pathways is the founding member of the Wise Group, a family of community entities employing almost 1000 people. Imagine: all those people working together, knowing each other, learning together and celebrating together. Imagine every day working together in the most sustainable and streamlined way. The Wise Group is making this a reality, creating a culture where we think and act as one.
Working together means the entities in the Wise Group are able to work collaboratively - sharing knowledge and expertise to create fresh possibilities for the wellbeing of people and communities. Meet some of the key entities who, along with Pathways, make up the core of the Wise Group.
Blueprint for Learning designs, develops and delivers inspirational learning opportunities for people working in the health and social service sectors. This includes a customised learning and development programme for Pathways staff.
Workwise Employment Agency helps people with experience of mental illness to choose, get, and keep jobs.
Te Pou is New Zealand's national centre of mental health research, information and workforce development.
Wild Bamboo is the group's software company. In partnership with Pathways, Wil Bamboo developed the electrnic health record system known as Recordbase. This system is now used by non-government organisations around New Zealand and overseas.
Women's Wellness supports women experiencing stress, burnout, depression and the effects of trauma through Iris - a mobile support service - and The Monastery, a wellness retreat. Until April 2012, The Monastery is offering five-night retreats, free of charge, to women and men who have been directly affected by the devastating Canterbury earthquakes.
Wise Management Services is the group's single shared services agency, providing capable teams and sophisticated systems across all management areas required by the group.
To learn more about the Wise Group, visit www.wisegroup.co.nz.
