Rākau Roroa
Tall Trees
Rākau Roroa is a programme that grows mental health leaders for the future. It was created by Changing Minds and is led by Lived Experience.
Rākau Roroa trains and supports a growing network of people who want to use their personal Lived Experience of mental distress and recovery to inspire others. By the end of their training people are able to tell their own story and to champion positive mental health messages in their communities.
We will be delivering the programme again in 2026. Sign up to our newsletter to hear the announcements.
Our Tall Trees who have participated in the programme in the past do incredible mahi in the community in a wide range of different areas. You can read some of their stories to hear how they apply what they learned through the Rākau Roroa training to their lives and their work.