How It All Came Together
Raewyn Snell (Public Health Nurse) organised a few meetings with the combined ministers and then they invited potential interested parties such as Budget Advice, A PHO representative and asked within the minister group were there any members wanting to actively be part of the Trust. The ministers had approached Sue Simpson to represent them as they had knowledge that she had done several funding applications in the past. At this point Peter Ross started making enquiries about setting up Trust Deeds and approached a local lawyer to assist with this process. Jean Proctor Clutha Community Co-ordinator provided us with written information and guidelines about how to set-up a Trust. At the first actual Trust meeting it was discussed the need for Maori representation and had two local people in mind who had knowledge of health and a strong connection with local Ruanaga.
Near the end of 2012 the South Otago Health Support Trust was officially set up.
The Purpose Of The South Otago Health Support Trust
The SOHST is a charitable Trust that has been established to provide financial assistance for healthcare services and related items via a voucher system for people of limited financial means.
Charitable Trust Status
The South Otago Health Support Trust was incorporated with the Companies Office as a registered Charitable Trust on the 10th of May 2013. The Trusts number is 2579884.
Who Is On The South Otago Health Support Trust
The Trust is made up of a total of 5 Trustees and also has1 paid administrator. The SOHST meet up on a monthly basis and email frequently as matters arise.
Raewyn Snell
(Chairperson)
Raewyn was brought up in the South Otago community completing her schooling locally and then went onto complete a Diploma in Nursing in 1988 at Otago Polytechnic. Raewyn has practiced as a Public Health Nurse for the Southern District Health Board since 1994 in the Clutha District. Raewyn is married with two children. Raewyn has been involved in a variety of volunteering roles over the years, but more recently coaching her children’s sport and ongoing input of The Kaka Point Directory. Raewyn within her role as a Public Health Nurse identified the need to form The South Otago Health Support Trust and secured the initial funding for this to occur in 2012. In her spare time Raewyn enjoys horse riding and mountain biking and spending time with her children and their various activities.
Bronwyn
Campbell
(Trustee)
Bronwyn is a strong and avid member of the South Otago community being raised and educated in small rural South Otago schools before completing a Bachelor of Commerce at Otago University in Dunedin. On return to South Otago Bronwyn was employed at a local accountancy firm for 18 years before moving into the Health Industry being currently employed at Clutha Health First as the Accounts & Contracts Manager. This new role advocated to her the importance of the South Otago Health Trust in the our community. Bronwyn is also heavily involved in a variety of volunteer roles throughout her own and the wider communities. This is something that she is very passionate about to ensure all community members are provided with networking opportunities. In her spare time Bronwyn likes to help out on the family sheep and beef farm, support her three children's school & sport activities and spend time socialising with family and friends.
Lee-Anne Michelle
(Trustee)
Lee-Anne was brought up in Timaru before moving to Dunedin in 1993. She studied and worked in Dunedin before settling in Milton in 2001. Lee-Anne is a certified Budget Adviser / Financial Mentor. She has also completed a Graduate Diploma in Not for Profit Management. Lee-Anne volunteered with The Clutha Budget Advisory Service for four years before being employed as Coordinator in 2009. This role is hands-on and with a partnership formed between The Clutha Budget Advisory Service and Presbyterian Support Family Works in early 2017 has grown considerably. Lee-Anne has strong links to her local community raising three children and having involvement with several organisations in volunteering roles over the years. Lee-Anne’s interests include gardening, breeding birds, sustainable living and taking part in family activities.
Wendy Phillips
(Administrator)
Wendy is a recent arrival from South Africa, with over 20 years experience in Office Management, Administration and Accounting. Wendy feels very lucky to be able to support the Trustees of SOHST and the excellent work the Trust does in South Otago. In her spare time, you can find Wendy sewing, baking, and enjoying time with her friends and family.
Email Wendy
Susan Landels
(Trustee)
Susan is passionate about South Otago and its people. She has been actively involved in the community relief teaching and Hockey coaching for years. Balclutha Primary was where her teaching career began after she graduated in 1986. She also worked for Sport Otago as a Hockey coordinator and has helped to revive the local hockey competition.
Attending Aoraki Polytech as an adult student she completed a Certificate in Media Studies and an introduction to Freelance Journalism.
Susan finds it rewarding helping others and enjoys delivering Meals on Wheels. She relates well to people of all ages, is approachable and empathetic. In her spare time she enjoys supporting her family, watching sport, refereeing hockey, walking her dog around the riverbank, baking and writing.
Susan is excited to be part of the South Otago Health Support Trust and believes it is a valuable initiative providing practical help to assist those in need.