Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 27, 2023 5:31:32 GMT 12
HAUORA TAIWHENUA SEARCHING FOR RURAL EQUITY IN THE PRIMARY CARE AND RURAL FUNDING BOOST ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today, Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora announced how funding, that was made available almost a year ago in last year’s budget, will be allocated.
Under the announcement, Māori and Pasifika-owned providers will receive an extra $80 per enrolled Māori or Pasifika patient. Non-Māori owned providers will only receive $40 per enrolled Māori or Pasifika patient and would only be eligible for that lower payment if they surpassed a threshold of 50% Māori and Pasifika total enrolment.....
www.nzdoctor.co.nz/article/undoctored/hauora-taiwhenua-searching-rural-equity-primary-care-and-rural-funding-boost
TE WAIPOUNAMU HAVE ACCESS TO SPORT & RECREATION
A pilot project to help remove financial barriers to participation in sport and recreation for tamariki and rangatahi Māori in the South Island has been extended.
Te Kīwai was launched in 2021 to support tamariki and rangatahi Māori aged 5 – 18 years who were missing out on activities due to financial hardship. Hundreds of children and teens have benefited from the one-off $300 payment to help cover items like annual subs, club uniforms, new boots, gear, or transport.
“It is particularly significant that Te Kiwai includes investment into traditional Māori activities like taonga tākaro and kapa haka....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2304/S00389/extension-granted-for-fund-to-ensure-tamariki-rangatahi-maori-in-te-waipounamu-have-access-to-sport-recreation.htm
FUNDING BOOST TO STRENGTHEN PRIMARY, COMMUNITY AND RURAL CARE
Primary care providers will receive a $44 million funding boost to deliver high quality services for focussed on benefitting Māori and Pacific populations. The funding, which will roll out over two years, will directly impact those with the highest needs in New Zealand, Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall and Associate Minister of Health Peeni Henare announced today.....
www.nzdoctor.co.nz/article/undoctored/funding-boost-strengthen-primary-community-and-rural-care
Today, Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora announced how funding, that was made available almost a year ago in last year’s budget, will be allocated.
Under the announcement, Māori and Pasifika-owned providers will receive an extra $80 per enrolled Māori or Pasifika patient. Non-Māori owned providers will only receive $40 per enrolled Māori or Pasifika patient and would only be eligible for that lower payment if they surpassed a threshold of 50% Māori and Pasifika total enrolment.....
www.nzdoctor.co.nz/article/undoctored/hauora-taiwhenua-searching-rural-equity-primary-care-and-rural-funding-boost
TE WAIPOUNAMU HAVE ACCESS TO SPORT & RECREATION
A pilot project to help remove financial barriers to participation in sport and recreation for tamariki and rangatahi Māori in the South Island has been extended.
Te Kīwai was launched in 2021 to support tamariki and rangatahi Māori aged 5 – 18 years who were missing out on activities due to financial hardship. Hundreds of children and teens have benefited from the one-off $300 payment to help cover items like annual subs, club uniforms, new boots, gear, or transport.
“It is particularly significant that Te Kiwai includes investment into traditional Māori activities like taonga tākaro and kapa haka....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2304/S00389/extension-granted-for-fund-to-ensure-tamariki-rangatahi-maori-in-te-waipounamu-have-access-to-sport-recreation.htm
FUNDING BOOST TO STRENGTHEN PRIMARY, COMMUNITY AND RURAL CARE
Primary care providers will receive a $44 million funding boost to deliver high quality services for focussed on benefitting Māori and Pacific populations. The funding, which will roll out over two years, will directly impact those with the highest needs in New Zealand, Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall and Associate Minister of Health Peeni Henare announced today.....
www.nzdoctor.co.nz/article/undoctored/funding-boost-strengthen-primary-community-and-rural-care