West Coast Early Intervention Trust

West Coast Early Intervention Trust, is a registered Charitable Trust. Our mission is to work alongside pepi, tamariki, and rangatahi living with complex disabilities, and their whānau, to create pathways to therapeutic, outdoor, and recreational opportunities, grounded in the Enabling Good Lives principles Developing and providing programmes and support for pepi, tamariki, and rangatahi with complex disabilities, and their whānau. Supporting pepi, tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau to access; Therapeutic services, therapeutic equipment, ordinary life activities and opportunities for sport, recreation and activities in the outdoors. Advancing education and training for parents and whānau, as well as the health and support of professionals who work alongside them Shine & Explore is our current major project. Shine & Explore is an innovative Outdoor Adventure Programme designed for tamariki and rangatahi living with Spina bifida and their whānau. This programme will run in Marahau, 25-30 January 2026, in partnership with Outdoor Education Providers. Shine & supports wellbeing, growth, connection, and resilience through fun and therapeutic experiences in the outdoors. Our goal is to establish a strong foundation for future Shine & Explore programmes, transforming it into an annual event that more families can enjoy, fostering connections as they explore and grow together. The programme is designed by a team of parents and whānau of young people with Spina bifida, ensuring it is tailored to the unique needs of this community. It offers a holistic, whānau-centred approach, with therapeutic input woven throughout the activities. Participants will benefit from pre-programme assessments, specialised paediatric physiotherapy support, and opportunities for inclusive and accessible active adventures in the outdoors. We aim to create lasting change by fostering friendships, connections, building resilience, and enhancing the mana of disabled people and their whānau. We also seek to support education of outdoor educators and community members on inclusive practices, ensuring a broader impact beyond the immediate participants. This programme is a testament to the power of community-driven initiatives.