Toi Ora Trust is an award winning art organisation that provides innovation and leadership in the field of creativity in mental health recovery.
Our aim is to promote social, intellectual, artistic and creative pursuits that enrich people’s lives, improve capacity and contribute to the destigmatisation around mental health thus encouraging social change.

We provide member lead service and studio space for tutored workshops and classes for people to develop their strengths and potential in the arts in a safe, non-institutional environment.  We wish to bridge the gap for those who come into contact with mental health/addictions and other support services, with the exploration of creativity as a proven means to enhance recovery and maintain wellbeing, and opportunity to open a pathway personal recovery, peer support, training and career opportunities.

Toi Ora has a unique shared creative space in the heart of Auckland city for people in support of their mental health and wellbeing. We provide an array of arts, creative writing, music and recording classes and workshops, that are tutored by professional practitioners with experience and/or an understanding of the issues surrounding mental health. Studio space is available for people wishing to work on individual or collaborative projects. A diverse range of art materials and resources are available for use. Members are able to explore their creative ideas and potential in this supported environment.