Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 23, 2024 4:43:45 GMT 12
MENTAL HEALTH MINISTER SAYS HE’S COMMITTED TO BY MĀORI, FOR MĀORI APPROACH
“I firmly believe we need services that are by Māori, for Māori - whether it’s kaupapa, or tikanga Māori services. Because that is the stuff that breaks down the stigma and the discrimination and the barriers for people to access support,” Minister Matt Doocey told Stuff’s Newsable podcast on Thursday.
The minister denied the scrapping of the Māori Health Authority would hamper his plans.
“I think it actually frees up resources.. what we’ve said for Māori delivered services, is we’ll have them inside one system. I’ve already worked and talked to a range of iwi providers, and I’m really keen to work alongside them because they know their community.”….
www.teaonews.co.nz/2024/02/22/mental-health-minister-says-hes-committed-to-by-maori-for-maori-approach/
“I firmly believe we need services that are by Māori, for Māori - whether it’s kaupapa, or tikanga Māori services. Because that is the stuff that breaks down the stigma and the discrimination and the barriers for people to access support,” Minister Matt Doocey told Stuff’s Newsable podcast on Thursday.
The minister denied the scrapping of the Māori Health Authority would hamper his plans.
“I think it actually frees up resources.. what we’ve said for Māori delivered services, is we’ll have them inside one system. I’ve already worked and talked to a range of iwi providers, and I’m really keen to work alongside them because they know their community.”….
www.teaonews.co.nz/2024/02/22/mental-health-minister-says-hes-committed-to-by-maori-for-maori-approach/