Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 3, 2021 2:06:04 GMT 12
HEALTH MINISTER ANDREW LITTLE PRAISES NEW MĀORI-LED SERVICE FOR AT-RISK MOTHERS IN WANGANUI
The service aims to support young wāhine and their pēpi (children) through a mixture of both wānanga and mātauranga (Māori knowledge). The service specifically caters towards mothers who are battling substance abuse with alcohol or drugs, and are poorly connected to health and social service support.
Te Oranganui Mātaiwhetū/chief executive Wheturangi Walsh-Tapiata said the new service was a by-Māori-for-Māori approach, with a large focus on whānau and community.
The pregnancy and parenting service joins five other DHBs with similar services across New Zealand, with the Government putting $7 million towards further expanding the programmes.
Speaking to the new Wanganui service, Little said it was an example of how the benefits of grounded local communities can be used to promote better health outcomes for vulnerable people......
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/health-minister-andrew-little-praises-new-maori-led-service-for-at-risk-mothers-in-whanganui/U6BXJXNDH3L6QO4AX2BFZ6S3IY/
The service aims to support young wāhine and their pēpi (children) through a mixture of both wānanga and mātauranga (Māori knowledge). The service specifically caters towards mothers who are battling substance abuse with alcohol or drugs, and are poorly connected to health and social service support.
Te Oranganui Mātaiwhetū/chief executive Wheturangi Walsh-Tapiata said the new service was a by-Māori-for-Māori approach, with a large focus on whānau and community.
The pregnancy and parenting service joins five other DHBs with similar services across New Zealand, with the Government putting $7 million towards further expanding the programmes.
Speaking to the new Wanganui service, Little said it was an example of how the benefits of grounded local communities can be used to promote better health outcomes for vulnerable people......
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/health-minister-andrew-little-praises-new-maori-led-service-for-at-risk-mothers-in-whanganui/U6BXJXNDH3L6QO4AX2BFZ6S3IY/