The Broken Movement Trust

The Broken Movement Trust We advocate for equitable wellbeing outcomes by providing inclusive, strengths-based care that honours lived experiences and promotes long-term resilience.

The Broken Movement Trust (Te Pou Awatea) is committed to recovering and improving the lives of individuals and whānau who suffer from mental health distress – depression, anxiety, self-harm, or suicidal ideation... The Broken Movement Trust (Te Pou Awatea) is a nonprofit organisation committed to recovering, improving and working intensively with individuals and whānau who suffer from mental health disorders and issues – particularly those at crisis level and are at risk of su***de, self-harm and or withdrawal because of everyday life pressures. Founded on the principles of manaakitanga, kotahitanga and whakawhanaungatanga, we provide a safe space to heal free from mental health stereotypes and stigmas creating champions that are resilient and assured in their quest to becoming valued members of their whānau and society – whānau, hapū and iwi. With a concentrated effort on delivering transcendently powerful, mission-driven mental health and social support services, The Broken Movement Trust achieve its outcomes of improved social and mental health wellbeing outcomes through our Vision, Mission and Purpose. Uaratanga | Vision: A world where every individual facing mental health challenges is deeply valued, truly heard, and embraced within a community that uplifts, empowers, and heals—where cultural identity is honoured, voices ignite change, and every person finds strength, belonging, and hope. Whakatakanga | Mission: Our mission is to increase access to culturally responsive mental health services for whānau and individuals, empowering them through holistic, community-driven support. Aronga | Purpose:
1. Empowerment Through Lived Experience & Advocacy
Champion the voices of those with lived experience by fostering leadership, advocacy, and systemic change. Ensure individuals are not only heard but actively shape mental health policies, services, and community initiatives.

2. Culturally Inclusive & Holistic Healing Spaces
Create safe, culturally grounded spaces that honour diverse identities, traditions, and healing practices. Embrace a holistic approach that nurtures mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.

3. Strengthening Community & Collective Resilience
Build strong, interconnected communities where people uplift and support one another. Through education, outreach, and shared experiences, foster resilience, belonging, and long-term wellbeing for individuals and whānau. Mātāpono | Values:
1. Whakamana:
Creating opportunities of empowerment, validation, and respect.
2. Mana Motuhake:
Coaching through difficulties of self-determination, autonomy, and independence.
3. Whanaungatanga:
Fostering and strengthening relationships, connection, and kinship.
4. Aumangea:
Developing strong, brave, and resilient whānau and contributors of society—whānau, hapū, and iwi.

08/12/2025

Some men don’t stay in draining relationships because they’re weak —
they stay because they’re dads.
Because they’d rather carry the weight themselves
than watch their kids lose the only family they’ve ever known.
No one talks about the men who swallow their hurt in silence,
who show up every day with a smile even when their chest feels heavy,
who choose stability for their kids over their own peace.
A father who stays isn’t stuck.
He’s sacrificing in a way only a real dad will ever understand.
It’s not weakness.
It’s love.
It’s responsibility.
It’s a man doing whatever he has to do so his kids don’t feel the fallout.
Jacob Leo Skilling

07/12/2025

I would rather listen to you break down at 3am than wake up knowing you didn't think anyone cared enough to listen… 🫶🏻

06/12/2025
03/12/2025

Just in case no one has told you lately, you’re a great human and a damn good PARENT!

02/12/2025

Friendly reminder that su***de prevention isn't just saying "here if you need to talk!" and posting a hotline number. It's healthcare. It's housing. It's adequate social welfare. It's food security. It's actually being able to access mental health services quickly. 🤍

Some of y’all need to hear this, and I mean it with my whole chest..Your kids are not punching bags for your anger.They’...
01/12/2025

Some of y’all need to hear this, and I mean it with my whole chest..

Your kids are not punching bags for your anger.
They’re not therapy for your bad day.
They’re not the place you dump your stress because “you can’t handle the crying.”

Kids cry because they’re overwhelmed.
Kids melt down because they’re still learning how to exist in a world you’ve had decades to navigate But instead of being the safe place they need, some parents choose to snap, to yell, to be rude and then blame it on “I’m not patient” or “I can’t deal right now”

The real challenge isn’t the crying… it’s the adult who refuses to grow up.

Regulate your own emotions the way you expect your kids to Because nothing hits harder than a parent who constantly chooses frustration over compassion And those little hearts remember it. Forever.

Children who grow up under constant criticism often develop a heightened stress-response system that keeps their bodies ...
01/12/2025

Children who grow up under constant criticism often develop a heightened stress-response system that keeps their bodies on alert even when no real danger is present. This chronic activation of the fight-or-flight state can make it difficult for them to feel safe, calm, or emotionally regulated. Over time, their brains may begin to interpret everyday situations as threats, shaping patterns of anxiety, hypervigilance, or withdrawal. Such children may also struggle with self-esteem and relationships because their nervous system has learned to expect judgment or harm. According to the Journal of Psychology & Human Behavior, these long-term effects highlight the deep impact that emotionally unsafe environments can have on a developing brain.

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The Broken Movement

The Broken Movement Trust was established for one simple reason, to create change.

We are a collective of individuals and strong personalities with the same shared vision. We acknowledge the need for change in the mental health sector and believe only through positive action can we create this.

It is our individual experiences that have lit a fire in our belly’s, created a movement in our hearts and the passion In our souls. We are a united front, determined to abolish mental illness through being active in the community.

To do this we must first acknowledge there is a problem, and that individuals from all walks of life are affected. We aim to empower individuals by providing the right tools, education and resources to succeed.