Search
Displaying 141 - 150 results of 181 for "Peer support guide"
-
Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission supports legislation to ban conversion therapy
Published:
NewsPractices Prohibition Legislation Bill (the Bill). Speaking on behalf of the Commission, Board member Kevin Hague, noted the Commission’s support for the Bill’s aim to ban conversion practices. “The Commission welcomes the introduction of this bill to prohibit conversion practices and supports its general
-
Covid-19 Insights Series - Impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of rural communities in Aotearoa New Zealand
Published:
ResourceZealand In this report, we show that rural communities face different wellbeing challenges to urban Aotearoa, and the pandemic has presented a range of added stresses. The report also shows the following: The pandemic exacerbated rural communities’ challenges accessing support, workforces and
-
Covid-19 Insights Series - Impact of COVID-19 on wellbeing of older people in Aotearoa New Zealand
Published:
ResourceIn this report, we show that older people contributed greatly through the pandemic, often coping and supporting others across a range of areas - despite often facing worse impacts of the pandemic. The report also shows the following: While older people tend to experience better wellbeing than other
-
Recent changes to our board
Published:
NewsTe 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:
Newslaw is re-written we expect it to be in line with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, human rights and best practice so people are supported to make decisions about their treatment. Because the new law won’t come into force for several years, we need changes to cultural and other practices to be made now,” Mr Wano said. Read the report
-
Pacific community connections key to wellbeing during COVID-19
Published:
Newskey feature in the how Pacific community responses served to support families and helped mitigate the challenges,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Chief Executive Karen Orsborn. Pacific peoples endured significant challenges in the pandemic, and this included serious disruption to the ways
-
Positive response from academics and agencies on our report into rangatiratanga during COVID-19
Published:
NewsFeedback has been very positive in the media from the Ministry of Health and Te Aka Whai Ora on our latest report into wellbeing during COVID-19. Our latest report shows Māori-led initiatives played a key role in protecting the health and wellbeing of communities, supporting connection with
-
Māori responses to COVID-19 are exemplars for crisis health and wellbeing support
Published:
NewsMāori-led initiatives played a key role in protecting the health and wellbeing of communities, supporting connection with individuals and whānau, and sharing information and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing
-
Watch our webinar on supporting wellbeing after a crisis
Published:
NewsTe Hiringa Mahara hosted a webinar on supporting wellbeing after a crisis, such as pandemics or natural disasters, on 6 April 2023 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm. You can watch the full webinar below. Speakers: Matthew Bloomer, Director Wellbeing System Leadership, Te Hiringa Mahara Karen Orsborn, Chief Executive Officer, Te Hiringa Mahara Dr Claire Achmad, Chief Executive Officer, Social Service Providers Aoteaora.
-
COVID-19 learnings can support communities recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle
Published:
NewsLearning from the COVID-19 pandemic can help support the mental health and wellbeing of communities recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report, Supporting wellbeing after a crisis .