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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 17, 2022 2:49:45 GMT 12
RECIPIENTS OF HIWA-I-TE-RANGI MAORI HEALTH LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEDAn aspiring nurse, nurse practitioner, clinical psychologist, and a St John’s ambulance medic, who all strive to make meaningful change and improve Maori health and well-being outcomes, are this year’s recipients of the Hiwa-i-te-rangi Maori Health Leadership Scholarship. Valued at a total of $20,000 the purpose of the scholarship, which is supported by leading home and community provider New Zealand Health Group (NZHG), is to enable more Maori to be in decision-making leadership roles within the health sector. Ranei Wineera-Parai, Group Executive Cultural Advisor for NZHG, says "We are truly humbled by the commitment each of these recipients is demonstrating to make a real difference in improving access and equity of healthcare for Maori in their communities. "Forging stronger partnerships with iwi and Maori health leadership is essential if we want to ensure our health system delivers equitable outcomes and for everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand...... www.voxy.co.nz/national/5/407281
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