Astra Patmore: Navigating life, leadership, and lifting communities!

Astra Patmore:

Astra is a mum, wife, and entrepreneur, and among many other hats she wears, she is also the General Manager of Community Link Trust! 

We kōrero about the incredibly impactful mahi they do at Community Link Trust, how you can get involved, and the special ‘From the Streets’ event they run annually! 

We also kōrero about navigating the fine line of burnout and ways to get through. Grief, giving grace and empathy to those going through it, the importance of support networks and checking in on your people. 

An amazing kōrero and one we are so grateful to share!

Astra and the Community Link Trust are always keen for people and businesses to get involved and support their kaupapa! If you or your business wants to get involved and support the mahi of Community Link Trust, you can sign up as ChangeDrivers and help steer the future of our young people:

https://www.communitylinktrust.nz/changedriver  

They have a massive goal to achieve towards becoming sustainable for the rangatahi they support, and need ChangeDrivers now more than ever! If you think this is something you or your organisation can do, get involved!

 

Action Points: 

How to Reconnect & Create a Comeback-Friendly Workplace

Life doesn’t stop when we step away from work—whether it’s for parental leave, bereavement, extended holidays, or a well-earned break. 

But coming back? That’s a transition that can feel overwhelming—not just for the individual, but for the whole team.

Our panel kōrero is all about making workplace comebacks smoother, more supportive, and less daunting. 

📅 Date: Thursday, 8th May
⏰ Time: 7:15 AM arrival & breakfast | 7:30 AM sharp start
📍 Location: ANZ Building, Grantham Street

Limited spaces available!