Tanya Mulholland
My name is Tanya and I’m the Youth Health Clinic Coordinator at the Youth Health Hub, and I have been here since it opened. I'm here to make you feel welcome at the Youth Health Hub as it's sometimes scary coming to new places. My superpowers are my smile, hugs, and cups of Milo! My other extraordinary powers are in office administration, trouble shooting, problem solving & computer savvy tech skills! I’m the first person you will probably meet at the clinic, and the person to call if you want an appointment at one of our Youth Health Clinics to see one of our highly skilled nurses or doctors who are here to help you with your health care needs. I also support the School Based Health Services team who work in some of the West Auckland High Schools.
Sarah Thomson
My name is Sarah, and I am a registered Nurse from the UK, I’ve been here for 23 years so I am nearly a local but still sound very British. I have 2 teenage adolescent boys and a Feral Cat. The cat gives me more problems than my boys.
I have been a Nurse for 30 years now with a varied background from critical care then into the community. I have found a passion working in the Alternative Education Sector as my specialty, following spending time working as a School Nurse at Henderson High. Predominantly working with at risk and vulnerable students to support their Health and Wellbeing whilst encouraging engagement in the educational system. My role is to support, facilitate and educate the best health outcomes possible for each individual whilst respecting their independence and personal choices.
Michael Brenndorfer
I'm a Youth Health Registered Nurse which means I'm a Jack of all trades but master of none of them, which also means you can see me for any physical, sexual, mental, and social health needs, and if I can't help you out I can hook you up with the person who can. I love helping people be the happiest, healthiest, best versions of themselves possible, and I'm based the Youth Health Hub clinic, Monday to Friday. I was born in Canada and moved to Aotearoa New Zealand when I was 15 and got stuck here ever since. My hobbies include my four cats (named SKATEPARK, SKELETOR, PANTHOR and BATTLEKATT), spending all my money on tattoos and bicycles, and listening to loud music.
Junior Tavai
My name is Junior Tavai. I am a senior practitioner here at the Youth Health Hub. A major part of my role is facilitating Life skill programmes in schools and running programmes for young parents more specifically for young Dads. I am also blessed to facilitate programmes for young mums based in the Henderson area. I love the work I do and I am passionate about bringing positive change to a young person. I get so excited when working in partnership with a young person to enable them to find the strength to overcome their challenges and come out the other end more confidently, independently about themselves. I enjoy working at the hub because each day brings something new and exciting to keep me on my toes. I enjoy being part of a team that is dynamic, supportive and willing to go the extra mile for our young people, their families and community.
I am a registered Social Worker and a full member of Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers. I have 3 beautiful children and have a miniature poodle that keeps us company.
Tori Crawford
Kia ora koutou, ko Tori toku ingoa. Hey everyone my name is Tori, I am new to the Youth Health Hub and you will see me here every Tuesday and I also work in the Alternative Education in the North! I'm originally from Wellington (go the hurricanes!) but have moved up to Auckland and discovered a passion for working with youth within the community. I believe everyone should have the same accessibility to healthcare and I'm here to help you guys with that! I love to talk about anything so if you want to have a yarn at anytime I'm your gal.
Mo Harte
Mo is a Nurse Practitioner and works most Tuesdays. She is a passionate advocate for Transgender patients, and is well known and connected across the Youth Health Sector.
Lorraine Maxwell
My name is Lorraine, and I am the Programme Manager for School Based Health Services (SBHS). This means that I work with the highly skilled nurses and doctors that deliver healthcare in schools in the West Auckland area. I am a Registered Nurse and have a passion for youth health, figuring out ways to ensure that young people achieve their health and wellbeing goals. I have been a nurse for over 25 years working in lots of different specialties. I used to work at Hobsonville Point Secondary School as a School Nurse. Meeting those young people gave me the passion for youth health. I have 3 young people at home as well. It is my pleasure to walk their path with them too.