Back row left to right: Vania, Kimberley, Janet, Libby, Bob, Tracy, Molly, Tania, Brigitte, Daisy, Sally
Front row: Bridget, Carol, Fabiana, Linda
Our Jigsaw North clinical team is made up of fully qualified counsellors and social workers who are registered members of their professional associations. They bring a depth of experience across adult and youth mental health, family violence, sexual assault, advocacy, family health and wellbeing, working with children and community work.
Our team works alongside tamariki, rangatahi and whānau with empathy, care and cultural sensitivity. They draw on strong skills in listening, counselling, problem-solving, advocacy, communication and system navigation to provide safe, respectful and effective support.
Pou Whakahaere
– Libby Jones
Libby is passionate about working with people to help them improve their lives. With over 35 years of experience in social work across health, local government, and community, she has held various roles in Northland and beyond including in leadership and governance.
Dedicated to community wellbeing, Libby focuses on enhancing the lives of tamariki and whānau through collaboration with others. Her core values – integrity, respect, courage, and social justice – guide her work every day.
As our leader at Jigsaw North Manaaki Whānau, she is committed to our bicultural journey and embedding practices that honour Te Tiriti Waitangi and increase equity. She is also Tangata Tiriti co-chair of Sport Northland and is very involved in her local community of Paparoa.
Kai Whakahaere
– Tracy Blain
Kai Whakahaere
– Sally Patu
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