About Bonnie

Kia Ora Koutou,

Ko Maungatere te maunga

Ko Rakahuri te awa

Ko Tākitimu te waka

Ko Tūāhuriri te tangata

Ko Ngāi Tūāhuriri te hapū

Ko Ngāti Waewae te hapū

Ko Ngāi Tahu te iwi

No Woodend Ōtautahi ahau

Ko Bonnie Tainui toku ingoa

Kia Ora, my name is Bonnie and I am a based in Woodend, North Canterbury. I whakapapa to Ngai Tahu and my hapu are Ngai Tuahuriri and Ngati Wae Wae. I am a rural girl at heart having grown up in the country, and now I have settled into a more suburban lifestyle with my partner, cat, pet turtles and our rottweiler dog. In my spare time I enjoy listening and playing music, reading, and spending time with my friends and family.

Doing work where I can make a positive difference to the life’s of others is important to me and has been a key motivator for setting up “Magnolia Supporting You” (MSY). Under MSY I provide ACC ISSC Sensitive Claim’s Counselling as well as Social Work Support, Professional Supervision, Mentoring Support and Celebrant Services.

For more information about my services click on the tabs above as well as check out my Celebrant Services website at www.magnoliasupportingyou.com or feel free to contact me.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Social Work with Honours

Supervision Skills For Health & Social Service Professionals

Certified Person Centred Supervisor and Practitioner

Certificate in Business Leadership

Diploma in Wedding and Event Planning

Certificate in Tikanga Maori in Business

ACC Accredited ISSC Provider

New Zealand Approved Celebrant

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Family Social Worker providing therapeutic intervention and support to children, young people and their families.
Lead Professional for the Children’s Team/Oranga Tamariki providing advocacy and support to families.
Health Navigator supporting clients on the benefit with a mental or physical health condition to return to employment.
Team Leader and Management Experience.
Experience co-creating initiatives and programmes as well as facilitation.
Worked within a University setting in a health promotion role.
Field Work Educator and Supervisor for many Social Work students on their placements.
Interim Field Work Coordinator and Lecturer for the Social Work Department at the University of Canterbury.
Currently I run my own business called Magnolia Supporting You where I am responsible for the daily functions of a business.
Currently a ACC ISSC Lead Provider offering Counselling and Social Work Support.
Currently a New Zealand Approved Celebrant where I officiate Weddings and Funerals.
Currently I provide External Supervision across New Zealand, where I supervise social workers, health professionals and social work students.
Currently a Puna Pakihi/Business Mentor for the Te Runanga O Ngai Tahu.
Currently provides group supervision for Social Work students and registered Social Workers.
2023 Finalist for the Māori Business Women’s Awards for Te Wai Pounamu.