Our team
Raelene Wallace
Adminstration/Receptionist
Hi,
I’m Raelene your receptionist and your go to person. My goal is to help make your time in reception pleasant, relaxing and fun
“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness”
William Arthur Ward
Billy Harris
Social Worker
Hi Billy here. Team leader and social worker.
My passion is working alongside young people helping them to be the best they can be.
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time”
Thomas Edison
Stacey Tito
Youth Worker
Wassup I’m Stacey. I am the awesome Youth Worker here at Directions. I can pretty much assist and support you with whatevs so feel free to ask for me when you wanna chat with someone.
"For every dark night, there's a brighter day"
Tupac Shakur
Vanessa Gillespie
Social Worker
Kia Ora Koutou. Ko Vanessa toku ingoa. I am a qualified social worker with a passion for working alongside young people. If you’re needing some guidance and support you have come to the right place. I can help you find your strengths and support you to take steps in achieving your goals. I enjoy mindfulness and the serenity it offers, if you are interested in hearing more, let me know.
“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, you just have to take the first step”
Martin Luther King Jr
Kaydy-Moana Jones
Social Worker
Kia ora e te whanau. I'm a social worker at Directions. I love getting out and about with my mahi, so hit me up for a catch up wherever it suits you. Nga Mihi
"E kitea ai ngā taonga ō te moana me mākū koe"
Karen Hart
ACC Counsellor
Hi, I'm Karen and I am a counsellor at Directions. I have two children, a husband and one killer cat. I love my work here and I love working with young people to help them make positive changes in their lives. Come and see me and have a chat!
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with ONE STEP"
Horiana Williams
Quality and Compliance Administrator
Kia Ora Koutou. I am a mother to 4 tamariki, who range in age from 7-16 years. I am passionate about providing opportunities for our rangatahi to allow them to increase their health and well being through various avenues, that's why I love my job at Directions Youth Health Centre. I look forward to the DYHC team and myself being able to assist you and your whanau when the need arises. Nga Mihi Maioha
Aphrodite Ranapia
Young Person