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PASAT - The Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding Adults Trust

Wendy Richards from Volunteering New Plymouth

WOW another Trust that I have just learnt about, who are offering an awesome service to our Taranaki community.
Who can access the service?

PASAT’s services are available to a wide range of individuals in Taranaki, including
Adults with Disabilities: providing advocacy and support to adults with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities, ensuring they have access to the services and resources they need
Elderly Individuals: elderly community members who may be at risk of abuse or neglect, helping them maintain their independence and dignity
Adults Experiencing Mental Health Challenges: assisting individuals facing mental health issues, providing advocacy and support to help them access appropriate care and services
Victims of Abuse and Neglect: working with individuals who have experienced abuse or neglect, offering support and advocacy to help them recover and rebuild their lives

PASAT provides a range of services designed to support and safeguard adults
Personal Advocacy: offering personalized advocacy services to help individuals navigate complex systems, such as healthcare, legal, and social services. Advocates work closely with clients to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are protected
Safeguarding Services: committed to protecting adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. They provide education and resources to help individuals recognize and report abuse, and they work with local authorities to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to safeguard vulnerable adults
Support for Decision-Making: assisting individuals in making informed decisions about their lives. This includes providing information, guidance, and support to help clients understand their options and make choices that are in their best interests
Community Outreach and Education: actively engaging with the community through outreach programs and educational workshops. These initiatives aim to raise awareness about the rights of vulnerable adults and promote a culture of respect and inclusion

PASAT is more than just a service provider; it’s a community of caring individuals committed to empowering and protecting vulnerable adults in Taranaki
Pasat offers this service on a short term – perhaps one off – if that is what is needed or more long term where the need for independence and neutrality are vital. This is a Fee-for-Service arrangement – however there is the possibility of help to access the funding if required

If you are interested to learn more about the work of PASAT listen to Volly Voices on Access Radio 104.4FM on 29th September 2024 at 2pm and repeated 6th October ,2024 also at 2pm where Dianne Darbyshire - chats about her work locally.
This can also be listened to on the Monday 30th September 2024 on:
Spotify open.spotify.com...
Apple Podcast podcasts.apple.com...
Access Radio website www.accessradiotaranaki.com...
Volunteering New Plymouth website www.volunteeringnewplymouth.org.nz...

If you are curious to learn more about PASAT please contact Dianne Darbyshire 022 088 7503 or Email: taranaki@PASAT.org.nz or Wendy (Monday to Thursday) at Volunteering New Plymouth on 06 758 8986, Ph/Text: 022 571 4228 or Email: admin@vnp.nz.

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