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  • Covid-19 Insights Series - COVID-19 and safety in the home

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    -19 pandemic and lockdowns led to an increase in reports of violence and harm in the home, with some groups particularly impacted. The report also shows the following: Being cut off from support networks and being trapped in unsafe situations saw violence and controlling behaviour change, increase

  • New Mental Health Bill - are we there yet?

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    law that will enable best practice consistent with modern human rights? In our view, the Committee’s proposed amendments, particularly those regarding seclusion and compulsory community care orders do not go far enough. This view is supported by the evidence, research, and advice provided by hundreds

  • Kaupapa Māori services report

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    addictions investment allocated to kaupapa Māori services. We also advocate for a comprehensive mental health and addiction prevalence survey to strengthen evidence-based decision-making. Our  He Ara Āwhina pathways to support framework  will support this. Downloads Te Huringa 2023

  • Abuse in care report recognises life-long trauma

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    people who experienced abuse need to be able to access ongoing and appropriate care and support. We need to recognise that people have different responses to trauma and ensure access to culturally appropriate responses that best support their needs.  Though we cannot turn the clock back, we can

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

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    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. Despite funding increases over the past five years more needs to be done to achieve equitable funding. This is a

  • System performance monitoring report - June 2025

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    supported by the right workforce. Our initial monitoring findings show that while there are some early positive movements in some areas, for example peer support workforce, overall, there is a system under significant pressure. Collective and coordinated action across the system shifts is required . This is our first system performance monitoring report and we will expand and improve the set of measures used in coming years.

  • Improve wellbeing for rangatahi and young people

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      The mental health and wellbeing of rangatahi Māori and young people is one of the most important issues we can focus on today. More needs to be done to support rangatahi and young peoples’ mental health and wellbeing. What are we advocating for? Rangatahi Māori and young people must have a

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

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    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.   The findings of the Peer Support Workforce Insight Paper include calls

  • Peer mental support role in EDs is a positive move

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    The announcement today by the Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey that a new mental health and addiction peer support service will be set up in hospital emergency departments is a positive move.   “People who are experiencing mental distress who arrive at an emergency department will

  • Infographic - assessment of youth and rangatahi wellbeing and access to services

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    lonely, and were less likely to feel that the things they did were worthwhile. Māori self-determination is critical for Māori wellbeing and there is growing support for, and progress towards it. The proportion of Māori students enrolled in kura kaupapa Māori is growing steadily, continuing an upward