Vision Statement - Moemoeaa
Disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Māori lead the way in determining their own sexuality & relationships.
Disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Māori are leading the conversations & decision making in these areas of their lives.
All tāngata whaikaha Māori and disabled people have freedom and opportunities to enjoy expressing their sexuality and to explore relationships without barriers.
Mission Statement - Whakatake Kaupapa
To Be Frank creates the space to make it safe to talk about sexuality & relationships.
To Be Frank will provide a safe, informative, explorative and relevant platform for all tāngata whaikaha Māori, disabled people and their family/whānau/āiga and allies to discuss, learn and be supported to explore sexuality and relationships.
Core Values - Uara Uho
To Be Frank is Human Rights based…so, we believe:
To be a human being is to be a sexual being
To be living fully in your identity is your right
To be standing/existing in your own power is essential
To be the best version of yourself
To be loved and to love freely
This is …To Be Frank
To achieve this vision, To Be Frank provides:
1:1 & couple learning sessions
small group workshops & education sessions
whānau korero - facilitated involvement with family & allies
policy & practice guidelines development
agency support team professional development
bespoke support team workshops
multi-agency workshops
To Be Frank No Responsibility Disclaimer
To Be Frank provides non-judgemental information, education and facilitated discussions to assist people to make their own decisions about their sexuality, relationships and sexual health and sexual expression.
To Be Frank gives you information, so you can make your own choices.
By accessing To Be Frank services, people agree to take responsibility for themselves and for any outcomes that may arise from decisions they make and actions they take in these areas of their lives.
You are responsible for the choices you make.
Unless mentioned, To Be Frank facilitators are not licensed counsellors, and therefore are unable to provide counselling. To find support talk to your GP or visit this link of resources to find a suitable counsellor.
To Be Frank are not counsellors – we just help you learn about relationships & sexuality.
By accessing To Be Frank services, people agree to take responsibility for themselves and for any outcomes that may arise from decisions they make and actions they take in these areas of their lives. Unless mentioned, To Be Frank facilitators are not licensed counsellors, and therefore are unable to provide counselling. To find support talk to your GP or visit this link of resources to find a suitable counsellor.
To Be Frank’s Code of Conduct
As members of this community, we are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and safe environment for all participants. We expect all members to adhere to the following code of conduct:
• Respect and kindness: We will treat all members with respect and kindness, regardless of their background, identity, beliefs, or opinions. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, or bullying.
• Inclusivity: We will strive to create an inclusive environment where all members feel welcome and valued. We will respect and celebrate diversity and encourage different perspectives and ideas.
• Integrity: We will act with integrity and honesty in all our interactions. We will not engage in any form of deception, fraud, or misrepresentation.
• Accountability: We will take responsibility for our actions and their impact on others. We will apologize and make amends for any harm we may have caused.
• Confidentiality: We will respect the confidentiality of any personal or sensitive information shared by members. We will not disclose such information without the explicit consent of the person involved.
• Safety: We will prioritize the safety and well-being of all members. We will not engage in any behavior that puts others at risk of harm.
• Compliance: We will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies. We will not engage in any activity that violates these rules.
