Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 21, 2020 2:45:49 GMT 12
PILOT PLAN TO REVIVE MAORI COMMUNITY OFFICERS
Executive director Matthew Tukaki says initially there will be five operating in Te Taitokerau, Tāmaki Makaurau, Te Tairāwhiti, Mataatua and Te Arawa/Tauranga Moana.
They will focus on suicide, mental health, homelessness, and the uplift of Māori children into the care of the state.
He’s in discussions about co-investment with Corrections, the Ministry of Social Development, Justice, Health, Oranga Tamariki and Education.
Many older Māori will remember how effective community officers could be, before their demise with the closing of the Department of Māori Affairs.....
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_news/MjM2NDg/Pilot-plan-to-revive-Maori-community-officers
Executive director Matthew Tukaki says initially there will be five operating in Te Taitokerau, Tāmaki Makaurau, Te Tairāwhiti, Mataatua and Te Arawa/Tauranga Moana.
They will focus on suicide, mental health, homelessness, and the uplift of Māori children into the care of the state.
He’s in discussions about co-investment with Corrections, the Ministry of Social Development, Justice, Health, Oranga Tamariki and Education.
Many older Māori will remember how effective community officers could be, before their demise with the closing of the Department of Māori Affairs.....
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_news/MjM2NDg/Pilot-plan-to-revive-Maori-community-officers