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Published: 25 February, 2026

addiction care when they need it,” said Karen Orsborn, Chief Executive. “We’ve got to ensure young people know where to seek help and when they do, there is capacity and workforce available to respond in a way that works for them and their circumstances. This means help is available early, with a range

Published: 30 June, 2022

, Trauma informed Supports, services, communities, policies, and workforces that understand trauma and the way that it can impact on people physically, as well as on people’s emotions, thinking, and relationships. Trauma informed approaches are aware of power relations and create opportunities for

Published: 25 March, 2026

Following the release of the Government’s latest targets data this morning, Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is renewing its calls for increased urgency to improve access to services for young people. “While we are encouraged by workforce growth and acknowledge the

Published: January 2026

Tiriti o Waitangi and working in partnership with Māori as tangata whenua. We want our workforce to reflect our communities across Aotearoa and are actively seeking applications from people who represent that diversity. You can find out more about you can apply your skills and experience to our

Published: 25 June, 2020

people and whānau at the centre of a unified and inclusive system Stronger, more visible leadership and genuine partnerships A clear, long-term plan we develop together A strategy that supports and develops our wellbeing workforce Investment that expands access and increases choice, and prioritises

Published: 24 March, 2026

commissioning approaches that support change Evaluating impact of existing and new services Recruit and upskill a broad workforce Prioritise the enabling systems Build from existing strengths and innovation, including refinement of Access and Choice. We will build on these insights to inform future

Published: 3 April, 2025

establishment. “There has been very positive feedback from those accessing the services. The impact of reaching people early is a huge net positive for Aotearoa; not just for those who need it, but for our health system, our workforce, and for New Zealand as a whole,” Ms Orsborn said. The programme has

Published: 5 November, 2025

to, and the timeframes. In our monitoring role we will keep a close eye on this," Te Hiringa Mahara CE Karen Orsborn said. “We know that peer workers and cultural workforces can play a bigger role drawing on their lived experience. This is something we have been calling for so we are very pleased to

Published: June 2026

signs of progress, so workforce numbers have increased, wait times have improved and overall access to services has also improved. However, we are also really concerned about some groups. Young people in particular are experiencing higher rates of psychological distress and are struggling to access

Published: 13 December, 2023

, kaupapa Māori services, compulsory community treatment orders and the peer support workforce. A dashboard has been developed to ensure data is more easily accessible See: www.mwhc.govt.nz/dashboard    Taking stock of the lessons we can take from the COVID-19 pandemic response was a focus