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Published: 5 November, 2025

We are calling for a nationally cohesive system to be developed by June 2027.  "A cohesive national approach will set out what is needed and where to supplement services. The challenge is to connect services up for people who need it wherever they live.

Published: 27 June, 2024

Across the board, young people who are disabled and those that identify as LGBTQIA+experience more discrimination, loneliness, lower trust in others, and feeling like what they do is worthwhile.

Published: July 2024

We define feeling that the things they do are worthwhile as a response of 7 or more to the question: "Where zero is not at all worthwhile, and ten is completely worthwhile, overall, to what extent do you feel the things you do in your life are worthwhile?" 10.

Published: 11 May, 2023

   “Māori wellbeing is often referred to as being collective, and exercising rangatiratanga (self-determination, sovereignty, independence, autonomy) is a contributor to a range of positive wellbeing outcomes for iwi, hapū, and whānau.”

Published: 29 October, 2024

We said it is important that Te Hiringa Mahara acts independently, providing free and frank advice. This is protected in the new law.

Published: 8 April, 2026

    In May 2025, we told the Minister and Ministry that the Strategy needs to: inspire hope and change with leadership at every level;  outline a future with concrete, measurable objectives;  provide a shared view of what a good mental health and addiction system looks like to

Published: 23 July, 2024

He has a BCA, BAHons. Denise Kingi-‘Ulu’ave is a registered clinical psychologist of Tongan descent and the Chief Executive of Le Va, a national non-government primary prevention organisation.

Published: 24 March, 2025

It is timely to come together to discover where system improvement has already occurred, what is currently underway, and how we can work together to be a part of a better collective crisis response.

Published: January 2026

Kaupapa Māori services are culturally, spiritually, and physically safe for Māori, and acknowledge wairuatanga as a key contributor to mental wellbeing. This is more effective for Māori – and offers more holistic options for non-Māori.

Published: 28 October, 2021

This presents a significant equity issue,” Wano says. While there are a number of areas that need more focus, overall he says it is exciting to see the momentum created by the Access and Choice programme.