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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 19, 2020 3:17:30 GMT 12
MĀORI HEALTH AUTHORITY COULD UNDERMINE WHĀNAU ORA National’s associate health spokesperson is warning if a Māori health authority was set up in line with the recommendation from the Health and Disability Services Review, it would be at the cost of Whānau Ora. Shane Reti says while the report’s focus on equity in health outcomes is positive, he wants to see more detail on the proposed authority. He says as well as replacing the Health Ministry’s Māori health directorate, it is also likely to take over the health aspects of Whānau Ora..... www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_news/MjQ3Nzc/M%C4%81ori-health-authority-could-undermine-Wh%C4%81nau-Ora
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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 19, 2020 3:22:45 GMT 12
MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES 'MOVING BACKWARDS WHEN IT COMES TO MĀORI' – COMMISSIONERMental health and addiction services have got worse for Māori since work began to overhaul the system nearly two years ago and serious gaps remain for young mums and those in forensic units, according to a new report from the mental health commissioner, Kevin Allan. "We're moving backwards when it comes to Māori." "All services need to work for Māori and be culturally safe. Strengthening Māori participation and leadership in the design and delivery of services is essential - both for improving outcomes and meeting obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi."..... www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/419262/mental-health-and-addiction-services-moving-backwards-when-it-comes-to-maori-commissioner
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