Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 6, 2024 4:40:34 GMT 12
ACC PLEDGE TO DO BETTER FOR MĀORI
As the Accident Compensation Commission turns 50, its chief executive has conceded it hasn’t always done right by Māori.
She says while it’s available to everyone, it hasn’t always met the needs of Māori clients, with a lack of choice in services, especially those which contain an element of tikanga.
“There is plenty of evidence that shows Māori are more likely to be in injured than non-Māori but less likely to claim from ACC and we also know in many regions Māori are working in higher risk occupations so for us this is about making sure people who are injured get access,” Ms Main says.....>
waateanews.com/2024/04/05/acc-pledge-to-do-better-for-maori/
As the Accident Compensation Commission turns 50, its chief executive has conceded it hasn’t always done right by Māori.
She says while it’s available to everyone, it hasn’t always met the needs of Māori clients, with a lack of choice in services, especially those which contain an element of tikanga.
“There is plenty of evidence that shows Māori are more likely to be in injured than non-Māori but less likely to claim from ACC and we also know in many regions Māori are working in higher risk occupations so for us this is about making sure people who are injured get access,” Ms Main says.....>
waateanews.com/2024/04/05/acc-pledge-to-do-better-for-maori/