Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 13, 2019 16:22:51 GMT 12
TARGETED FUNDING NEEDED TO FIX 'APPALLING' MĀORI WELLBEING - SALVATION ARMY
Targeted funding is the only way to improve "appalling" Māori wellbeing outcomes, the Salvation Army says.
"These statistics are appalling and compelling at the same time and I just think they need to be addressed and I can't see any other way than being quite specific about programmes directed towards Māori community and whānau Māori."
Change was required in other key areas, such as the Māori prison population. That had been reduced by 5 to 6 percent but was still 20 percent higher than it was five years ago......
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/382331/targeted-funding-needed-to-fix-appalling-maori-wellbeing-salvation-army
Targeted funding is the only way to improve "appalling" Māori wellbeing outcomes, the Salvation Army says.
"These statistics are appalling and compelling at the same time and I just think they need to be addressed and I can't see any other way than being quite specific about programmes directed towards Māori community and whānau Māori."
Change was required in other key areas, such as the Māori prison population. That had been reduced by 5 to 6 percent but was still 20 percent higher than it was five years ago......
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/382331/targeted-funding-needed-to-fix-appalling-maori-wellbeing-salvation-army