In 2019, through the support of the Creative Thinking Project and The Chartwell Trust, Professor Peter O’Connor and a dedicated group of inspiring experts developed Te Ora Auaha, the Creative Wellbeing Alliance Aotearoa.

The alliance creates a structure through which the groups can come together to increase impact, visibility, recognition and investment in their individual and collective work. They focus on:

• Strategic leadership and advocacy
  
  
• Researching and sharing best practice and evidence
  
  
• Building the Aotearoa research/evidence base
  
  
• Connecting and uniting a fragmented cross-disciplinary field
  
  
• Strengthening practice and supporting innovation, collaboration and learning
  
  
• Advocating for policy and practice rooted in principles of equity, social justice and wellbeing for all.
  

“Te Ora Auaha is a national network for the arts, health and wellbeing. We aim to connect people working across this diverse and innovative field to grow a thriving community of practice. It is all about connecting people interested in the arts for health and wellbeing across the country.”