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Village Wise

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VillageWise is a Dunedin based social impact start up developing MidStream, a digital platform that helps families navigate disability, health and support services more easily. MidStream is currently at early prototype/MVP development stage. We are testing and consistently co-designing the tool with families in Ōtepoti, including Māori, Pacific and other families, to improve the look, feel, usability and practical value of the platform.

The purpose of MidStream is to reduce the emotional and administrative burden on families by helping them organise their story, identify support needs, prepare information for services, and share relevant information securely with the agencies they choose.

VillageWise is unique because the platform is being developed from lived experience, community sector practice, systems thinking and direct testing with families. Rather than being a case management tool, MidStream sits closer to the family and supports better coordination across agencies. Our users include disabled people, families, carers and potentially agencies involved in disability, health, social services and Whānau Ora navigation.