Crea Land

Toni Shepherd was a very dear friend of mine. She was of Māori (Ngāi Tahu) and Burmese descent.

We met 30 years ago during our AIT psychotherapy training, and supported each other through the challenges and healings of that amazing 3-year course. We also worked voluntarily at Youthline, both separately and together. Toni was instrumental in the organising of Youthline’s first Noho Marae at Te Puea marae in Māngere Bridge. She also began working for Auckland Sexual Abuse HELP, first as a psychotherapist and then in the role of Crisis Team Manager.

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