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Published: 23 October, 2024

and carers, and other priority populations to ensure services meet their needs and preferences. We will continue to advocate for choice at all levels of the system - through policy and government resourcing, commissioning, and service delivery. By promoting choice, we are better able to ensure tāngata whaiora are supported in ways that work for them and support their recovery. Download: Acute options for mental health care insights paper

Published: June 2025

Wellbeing assessment: people who interact with mental health and addiction services downloads Download our wellbeing assessment revealing people who interact with mental health and addiction services face significantly greater barriers to wellbeing compared to the general population. Infographics

Published: 8 December, 2021

and created with people with lived experience of poor wellbeing. It reflects what people say matters to them. Read a short summary of the Te Rau Tira (Wellbeing outcomes report)  Downloads Te Rau Tira Wellbeing Outcomes Report pdf, 9 MB Download Te Rau Tira Wellbeing Outcomes Report docx, 4.2

Published: September 2023

Our wellbeing outcomes framework downloads Read and download our wellbeing outcomes framework Report Tarāwaho huatau | Conceptual framework Following a co-design and consultation process the Board of the Initial Commission developed the conceptual framework, He Ara Oranga wellbeing outcomes

Published: 9 March, 2023

Executive Karen Orsborn. More than 20% of young people felt unsafe in their bubble at least some of the time. Young people identifying as rainbow, Māori, Pacific or having a disability were even more likely to report feeling unsafe within their bubbles.   “In addition, while the digital divide

Published: 28 August, 2024

also includes key mental health and addiction initiatives from Budget 2020 to Budget 2022. Downloads Budget 2019 to Budget 2022 investment in mental health and addiction report pdf, 540 KB Download Budget 2019 to Budget 2022 investment in mental health and addiction report docx, 998 KB Download Budget 2019 to Budget 2022 investment in mental health and addiction infographic pdf, 596 KB Download

Published: 29 May, 2025

years there has been a drop in the number of people accessing treatment and support. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is concerned that people may not be able to access support when they need it,” said Sonya Russell, Director Mental Health and Addiction System Leadership.   In 2023

Published: 24 November, 2022

wellbeing, 32% of 15-year-olds did not feel like they belonged in school and 17% of people reported experiencing discrimination in the last year. “The latest report from the Treasury also points out that the total growth in mental distress across all people in Aotearoa has been borne mainly by young

Published: 5 May, 2023

, sovereignty, independence, autonomy) is a contributor to a range of positive wellbeing outcomes for iwi, hapū, and whanau. In the face of COVID-19, Māori didn’t just respond, they built on work already done in a way that was grounded in tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori; built on established networks and

Published: 20 May, 2022

billion currently being spent annually on mental health and addiction services and the system still under extreme pressure, more is needed.  "We believe more funding is required to achieve equity for Māori, and improve youth services, specialist services, and other areas not addressed in the