Tony Clear

Hi …..I’ m Tony ………..and it may well be my voice you hear on the other end of the phone.

 

I have been living in Palmerston North for many years. I’m the father of a 26 year old son, I’m divorced and my dad is still living.

 

I first heard about Manline way back in 1991 when I attended a “Listening & Communication skills” group. I thought that I was a good listener. I discovered the difference between hearing and listening!! My eyes were opened and my journey began. I came on board the committee in 1992 and a year later started work here.

 

I completed a two year Counseling certificate in 1995 at the “College of Education” and in later years did three years Psychodrama training.

 

I co-facilitated stopping violence anger management groups here for several years and my current role involves some client intake work, networking, attending meetings and managing the business side of the operation.  My schedule has some flexibility which allows me to spend time with men who are in crisis.

 

I think I am very lucky to be working in a place where the staff and governance board are passionate about challenging, encouraging and supporting men to be all they can be.

 

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Phil Straker

 

Hi my name is Philip.

 

I am divorced with three adult children (who I’m very proud of) Daniel, Jessica and Rachel and three wonderful grandchildren Charlotte, Jordan and Rebecca with another on the way. I have been in a relationship with Pauline for several years now. Apart from my family I enjoy listening to music, reading (fiction, science fiction, and fantasy) camping and fixing Daniel, Jessica and Rachel’s cars, (I used to be a mechanic in another lifetime) and spending time with my wonderful friends.

 

I have been working at Manline for 18 years, gained my certificate in counselling 1994 from Central Institute of Technology, over the past eighteen years I have completed numerous workshops including a four year Bio-Energetic therapy training.

 

I have been full member of NZAC since 1998 and my official title is Clinical Services Manager. As a counsellor/therapist I spend most of my work day with clients. I also do some in- house training for our counsellors and facilitators and I facilitate a therapy group one evening a week. I also facilitate stopping violence groups.

 

If you have any questions please feel free to email me.

 

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Peter Fairweather:

I have been involved with manline for a number of years, initially as a member of the Monday night mens’ group and currently as a co-facilitator in the stopping violence programme.

 

I am a father of two adult daughters and also a grandfather of two grandchildren.  I was in the NZ army for 20 years and more recently I have worked at Hato Paora College as a Hostel Parent and currently work as a Residential Youth Worker at Lower North Youth Justice Residential Centre in Palmerston North.

 

I have a certificate in “Applied Counselling” and currently studying at the Te Wananga o Aotearoa for a Diploma in Social Work.

 

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