15th of May, 2025
Like so many in our sector, one of the biggest challenges Aviva faces is quantifying the impact of our work.
Now though, we are part of a project, which could enable us to do just that. Aviva is one of six members of Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga (National Network of Family Violence Services) piloting The Change Star* as a tool when working with men who have used violence.
Outcome stars take a strengths-based, and person-centred approach, offering whai ora a visual representation of progress. The philosophy behind the Outcome Stars is an “enabling help” approach to service delivery.
Our Seuga and Reach Out Practitioners Nick and Nicky (pictured) are delivering the project and are two of just 23 practitioners across the country who are taking part in the initial pilot.
Aviva's Development Manager, Fiona Platt, says:
“We’re really excited to be part of the Change Star pilot. At Aviva, we’re always looking for ways to better understand the impact of our work and strengthen our practice. It’s a great opportunity to be part of a national approach that supports real, meaningful change for our whai ora and community.”
The project is in its early days and will run for six months until the end of September this year. We are delighted to have been chosen to be part of this pilot, which we hope will – in time – improve outcomes for whai ora, both at Aviva, and throughout Aotearoa.
*The Change Star is one of many Outcome Stars developed by Triangle Consulting in the UK. Unique Outcomes are the license holders for the Outcome Stars in Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand.