About Parafed Gisborne Tairawhiti
We are a not-for-profit organisation encouraging and supporting physically disabled people to participate in Sport, Recreation and Play in the Tairawhiti region.
We provide a variety of services, including:
Funding Support: Assisting members with applications for financial aid.
Have-a-Go Days: Monthly events where everyone can try different sports.
Weekly Sessions: Regular opportunities to stay active and connected.
Collaboration with Sporting Codes: Partnering with various sports organisations to ensure inclusivity.
Our reach extends beyond Gisborne City, serving communities throughout the Tairawhiti region from Wairoa to the east cape. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can reach their potential.
Our people
Lou Ellery
Regional Development Coordinator
Tama Wirepa
Sport Support
Our vision
Inclusive and equitable sport and recreation for the people of Tairawhiti.
Our mission
To enhance the lives of those in Tairawhiti with a physical disability by enabling them to participate in sport and recreation with their whānau for the outcomes of fun, Hauora and competition.
Our values
We are committed to enhancing the lives of people with a physical disability and their whānau by including, informing and sustaining sport and recreation in Tairawhiti.
