Kawepūrongo me ngā Rauemi News and resources

Here are our media releases and news stories.

Displaying 31 - 40 results of 101

  • Congratulations to Taimi Allan on new role as SA Mental Health Commissioner

    Published:

    We extend warm congratulations to board member Taimi Allan who has been appointed as Mental Health Commissioner of South Australia.

  • Understanding wellbeing for rangatahi and young people webinar

    Published:

    Te Hiringa Mahara hosted a webinar on understanding wellbeing for rangatahi and young people on Wednesday 26 July.

  • Recent changes to our board

    Published:

    Te Hiringa Mahara has been governed by an active board since being formed in February 2021. There have been two recent changes.

  • Time called on compulsory community mental health treatment

    Published:

    People in mental distress and their whānau do not feel heard in clinical review and court processes that lead to enforced treatment a report released today by Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission shows.

  • Lived experiences of CCTOs report

    Published:

    12 July 2023 - This report looks at compulsory community treatment orders (CCTOs) made under section 29 of the Mental Health Act 1992. The focus is on amplifying voices of tāngata whaiora, whānau, and family.

  • Our submissions

    Published:

    As an integral part of our advocacy work, Te Hiringa Mahara often comments on and makes recommendations in response to consultation documents, regulations, draft bills, and regulations that may impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people in Aotearoa.

  • Bigger role for mental health and addiction peer support workforce called for

    Published:

    The significant contribution made by peer support workers in the mental health and addiction system is highlighted in a new insights paper released today by Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.

  • Peer support workforce paper 2023

    Published:

    2023 - Our Peer support workforce paper shows the critical role of the peer workforce in enabling recovery, improving hope and in transforming the landscape of mental health and addiction services.

  • More investment needed for kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction services

    Published:

    More investment in kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction services is needed to ensure the support available meets the level of mental distress experienced by Māori.

  • Kaupapa Māori services report

    Published:

    This report provides an overview of investment into kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction services, sheds light on the significant disparities faced by Māori in mental health outcomes, and calls for the need for change to address these inequities. Published 27 June 2023.