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  • Pathway for peer support to transform the mental health and addiction workforce webinar

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    health explored the economic evaluation of primary mental health interventions. Prior to joining Te Hiringa Mahara, Angela worked in Whanganui as the Wellbeing Programme Lead to roll out the Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addictions services and assist general practices in supporting

  • More kaupapa Māori services

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    options for non-Māori. We are already seeing changes, but we need to see more Currently, Access and Choice allocates 20% of ringfenced funding for Kaupapa Māori services, which is heading in the right direction. Increases in future years for Kaupapa Māori services will contribute significantly towards

  • New primary mental health and addiction support provides a welcome expansion, but gaps remain – new report

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    picture of the system available. More New Zealanders are accessing mental health or addiction support from a GP or other primary health provider. The Access and Choice programme, newly established in 2019/20, provided support to around 186,000 people in 2022/23. However, the number of people

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

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    or addiction,” said Te Hiringa Mahara CEO Karen Orsborn.   “Peer support workers connect with people in a unique way based on the rich experiences that they bring. The focus on strengths and connection is something that empowers people and inspires hope.   “Peer support workers are a vital

  • Where did the $1.9 billion Wellbeing Budget go?

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    by the government. In an upcoming report, we’ll take a closer look at the Access and Choice programme following its five-year roll-out milestone,” Ms Orsborn said. Read the investment report

  • Who we are

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    from July 2025 brings a sharper focus on people who experience mental distress or addiction, improving the services and supports they need. Our approach will be guided by three key shifts: a much clearer focus on people with lived experience of mental distress or addiction, using our knowledge

  • Access and Choice programme 2025 report downloads

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    Monitoring report on progress and achievements at five years

  • Our submissions

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    of Oranga Tamariki & Young Peoples Commission pdf, 1.3 MB Download 2021 submissions: Downloads Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill submission pdf, 541 KB Download Submission on the Conversion Practices Prohibition bill pdf, 150 KB Download Submission on the Mental Health Amendment Bill pdf, 171 KB Download Submission on the mental wellbeing long term pathway pdf, 290 KB Download Submission on Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm pdf, 278 KB Download

  • Broader focus on wellbeing needed to understand COVID-19 impacts

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    A narrow focus on mental health may prevent us from understanding the broader wellbeing impacts of COVID-19 in Aotearoa, Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission - has found in its first report on the impact of the pandemic on wellbeing. “For people to flourish and experience

  • Mental health and addiction service use – what the data shows webinar

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    through the Access and Choice programme. The decrease in service use in parts of the system is unexpected given the public reports on increasing levels of distress. We presented the data behind these findings and related measures, along with the changes we want to see happen. We also talked about future