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He Ara Āwhina development journey
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we use as part of our He Ara Āwhina monitoring framework. The short paper outlines the measures we have discontinued. The measure list of the He Ara Āwhina framework is intended to be ‘living’. We will continue to evolve the measure set over time so it remains relevant and current. Discontinued
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COVID-19 restrictions impact family violence and wellbeing, empowered communities key to supporting safety at home
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to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report, COVID-19 and safety in the home [PDF, 248 KB] . “There were increased reports of violence and more severe violence and lockdowns made it harder for people at risk to seek help,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Chief
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Older people contributed to communities during COVID-19, whilst dealing with impacts on personal wellbeing
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Older people have contributed greatly to their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic whilst managing increased loneliness and a range of other challenges. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report The impact of COVID-19 on the
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission welcomes Budget 2022 investment in specialist mental health and addiction services
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Budget. This will be particularly important given the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Overall, it is encouraging to see the Government continuing to follow through on the outcomes of the He Ara Oranga report and honouring its commitment to better services and support for mental wellbeing." ENDS For further information, contact: Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission media@mhwc.govt.nz or 021 613 723
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Pacific community connections key to wellbeing during COVID-19
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Pacific peoples’ connection – to family, community, culture and faith – has been a key source of strength and resilience in the pandemic. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report Pacific connectedness and wellbeing in the pandemic 
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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
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Peer mental support role in EDs is a positive move
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people may experience while waiting.” “We have yet to see the detail of how this initiative will be rolled-out but we think a staged approach is a good way to start.” “The peer support workforce has a lot to offer and it is encouraging to see the expansion of these roles.” In
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COVID-19 learnings can support communities recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle
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; “Crises like the pandemic have shown us that re-establishing and strengthening the social infrastructure that supports connection and communities is key to supporting wellbeing,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Chief Executive Karen Orsborn. “We can expect rates of distress and addiction to
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More action needed to address mental health and addiction service challenges
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for action to address the challenges faced by mental health and addiction services. It shows that fewer people have used specialist services, primary mental health initiatives, telehealth and online services than in the previous year. As a result of substantial investment, people are accessing new
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Prioritising youth voices necessary to improve wellbeing
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climate change to an increasingly online world. There is evidence of mounting levels of distress and declining youth mental health and wellbeing,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Chief Executive Karen Orsborn. “Young people have solutions and are experts in their own right. What we need is to collectively