Our vision
To enable people with a disability or impairments, to live their best life with freedom and independence, while enhancing mana and maintaining connections with whanau and their community.
We are here for people with disability, aged adults, whãnau, and the Canterbury community.
Serving the Canterbury community since 1982, Aspire provides free disability information and advice, and access to resources that enable disabled people, and people with impairments to live their best life.
To enable people with a disability or impairments, to live their best life with freedom and independence, while enhancing mana and maintaining connections with whanau and their community.
Provide trusted information, products, and associated services to people with disabilities and impairments, their whānau and professionals within health and other related services. We remove barriers and enable people to live the life they aspire to.
General Manager
Married with a young boy, Julie is originally from England and has been living in Christchurch since 2009. Julie had her hip replaced in 2013 and was first attracted to Aspire to assist people with mobility challenges - since starting she has been incredibly inspired by peoples life stories and the difference an organisation can make. Coming from a corporate company background, this is Julies first experience of working within the charitable sector and one she is enjoying!
Information and Community Coordinator
Mel was born in Christchurch. Married with 2 children, she lives on a lifestyle block with cows, sheep, pigs, chickens and a dog. In her spare time, you can find her on her lifestyle block, out boating and spending time with friends and family. Mel’s background includes being a carer for a disabled lady, retail and reception. Mel's ability to truly listen to people and understand their barriers means Mel gets awesome results for people by providing information and in-depth knowledge of our mobility range. Mel's grounded approach is a calming influence.
Information and Community Coordinator
Elaine was born in Canterbury. In her spare time, she enjoys travel, rockhounding, walking, gardening and going to the gym. Elaine understands the importance of people being able to access their community, ensuring they live an active life for physical and mental well-being. Elaine is helpful and giving of information to ensure you get a good result.
Information and Community Coordinator
Currently studying towards a master's in psychology, Amy is also a Mum of 2 fun filled and active children, a wife, and a caring and dedicated hard worker. With a passion for enabling people to live their good life, Amy is a solution focused thinker with a pragmatic approach.
Information & Community Coordinator
Born in Scotland and raised in Tanzania, Oumou has been living in Christchurch since 2023 following a career as a qualified children's social worker in Aberdeen. She loves experiencing what the outdoors has to offer while heartily supporting Arsenal FC on the field. She's a calm and dedicated worker who has a strong passion in social change and ensuring that people are able to access the support they need to live their very best life.
Awesome Volunteer
Awesome Volunteer
Jamie has been a true inspiration, with cerebral palsy, he has been wheeling round town since high school. A proud Cantabrian, Jamie supports the Crusaders, enjoys swimming, karaoke and, to use his own words, is “a gun” at Ten Pin Bowling. A positive, thoughtful and caring person, we love his spirit! Thank you for inspiring us everyday Jamie.
Chairman
Vice Chair
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
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