Being an effective, flexible, sustainable, professional, focused, proactive, independent organization.
Providing a supportive environment
Developing a creative, positive attitude to mental health through raising awareness and promoting the arts in mental health
Being a good employer
Encouraging individual talent
Collating and networking with other providers
Being inclusive and accepting diversity
Being consumer driven
Promoting performing, visual, literary. musical and cultural arts
Acknowledging the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi and the principal of partnership
Developing skills by providing professional tutoring
Providing social opportunities
Providing materials, resources and space for people with mental health issues
Providing activities to nurture wellness, self confidence and increasing self awareness
Providing opportunities for participation in the centre operation (possible work and artistic skills development).
Being a ‘Hub’ for a community of people