New name to help men thrive

Male Survivors Bay of Plenty is having a relaunch next week on June 16, and will change the organisation’s name to Tautoko Tāne - Male Support Services Bay of Plenty.

As a charitable trust, Male Support Services Bay of Plenty was established to o er support for men who have experienced any form of sexual abuse.

Lead counsellor and manager Bruce Montgomery says the charity has been aware of the impact the word ‘survivor’ can have on some clients. “We wanted to take the word ‘survivor’ out of the name.

“ at can be triggering for some of the guys. I would like to get away from the word ‘survivor’ and replace it with ‘thriver’ you know.

“ riving instead of surviving.

“It’s turned into a bit of a rebranding with Male Survivors Aotearoa. e whole government body is rebranding to Tautoko

Tāne.” To talk to Tautoko Tāne - Male Support Services Bay of Plenty, call: 027 27 18898 or email: support@msbop.nz

Georgia Minkhorst