Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 18, 2020 2:38:25 GMT 12
MARAE ROLE IN COVID RESPONSE ASSESSED
Marae could play a role looking after children during the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis, according to emergency plans being drawn up by the New Zealand Māori Council.
Many Māori grandparents are raising their mokopuna, so networks need to be strengthened to ensure there is a back-up if caregivers get sick.
He says resources need to go into building up Māori health services and into the infrastructure that might be needed by marae, from hand sanitiser and bedding to secure power and internet connections....
www.waateanews.com/waateanews?story_id=MjM4MzI
Marae could play a role looking after children during the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis, according to emergency plans being drawn up by the New Zealand Māori Council.
Many Māori grandparents are raising their mokopuna, so networks need to be strengthened to ensure there is a back-up if caregivers get sick.
He says resources need to go into building up Māori health services and into the infrastructure that might be needed by marae, from hand sanitiser and bedding to secure power and internet connections....
www.waateanews.com/waateanews?story_id=MjM4MzI