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Purpose: To support and empower people on their cleft journeys

Vision: We seek to create a future where people understand difference and value the unique contribution individuals make.

Values:

  • Being committed and connected
  • Promotion Openness
  • Keeping our perspective
  • Valuing our differences
  • Positivity
  • Encouragement and support
  • Challenging and achieving
  • Equity and fairness

For more detail on Our Strategies to acheive the Vision and Purpose click here

Executive Team

This group holds the governance function of this organisation.  They provide strategic leadership, stewardship, external relations and board management.  To find out about the current Executive please click here.

Constitution

These are the rules by which the organisation is run. If you would like a copy of the constitution, please e-mail:  susan@cleft.org.nz

Legal Status - Incorporated Society is a membership driven organisation.

We are an Incorporated Society 222784  and registered with the Charities Commission CC21700.  This means that any financial contribution over $5 is tax deductable.

As an Incorporated Society we represent the experiences, views and opinions of our members.  Our members represent a community of people who are touched in some way by an individual born with a cleft lip and/or palate.  To find out more about membership click here

To comment on any of these points join the forum discussion.

2 Responses to “About Us”

  1. Susan Frear
    June 5th, 2008 10:31

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    We want your feedback. What do you think of this Vision, purpose, values and strategies?
    Your opinions matter to us, please have your say - many minds make for better outcomes.

    You could also contribute to the Forum section Feedback and Ideas Here there is more room to make suggestions about a particular aspect of the organisation that you may be interested in.


  2. Sarah Manning
    March 25th, 2009 11:44

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    Hi Susan,

    I think its great what you have achieved with the support group and having you to talk to has been a massive help to us with Amber. I will definately get into the forum and everything you have going.

    Thanks Sarah, Craig and Amber
    Tauranga



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    The Blue Book

  • A handbook for parents of children born with cleft lip/palate is now available. This book is free of charge to all new parents although a donation is appreciated if they are able. The Blue Book can be ordered for $20.00 - click here to order a copy, or to contact us about downloading the Bluebook in PDF format.