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Changing The Trajectory: Report Reveals Solutions For Improving Outcomes For Vulnerable Children In Aotearoa New Zealand

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:06:19 +1200 | Stand Tu Maia

The report examines how early experiences of trauma shape the trajectory of individuals’ lives and presents a clear argument for investing in trauma-capable services. Such interventions improve long-term outcomes for children and their whānau.More >>

Alcohol And Mental Health Symposium At Parliament - 5 May 2025

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:10:05 +1200 | Alcohol Healthwatch

We will be bringing a range of people together including those with lived experience, young people, professionals, and community champions from the wide range of sectors impacted by alcohol and mental health challenges.More >>

Women’s Refuge Receives Funding Boost

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:30:00 +1200 | New Zealand Government

The Women’s Refuge will receive $540,000 from the Government across two years, which will be matched by the Women’s Refuge to make a total of $1,080,000 over a two-year period.More >>

Olivia Podmore Inquest: Whistleblowing 'Carried Quite A Burden' For Young Athlete

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:26:19 +1200 | RNZ

Olivia Podmore's experiences as a whistleblower was the "dominant feature" in her deteriorating mental state in the lead-up to her death, a forensic psychiatrist has told an inquest.More >>

PsychologyCare Highlights Depth-Oriented Therapeutic Approaches For Long-Term Mental Health Change

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:13:59 +1200 | PsychologyCare

PsychologyCare’s clinicians tailor each treatment plan to the individual, with a focus on long-term change rather than short-term symptom management. More >>

Industry Bodies Publish Collaborative Roadmap To Addressing Key Challenges For Hospitality

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:17:19 +1200 | Hospitality New Zealand

Developed through extensive consultation with the hospitality sector, the Summit report identifies 65 practical and actionable solutions across seven key areas. More >>

Mental Health Peer Support Service Starts In Christchurch Hospital

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:55:51 +1200 | New Zealand Government

A $1 million workforce fund has also been set up by the Government to provide Level 4 NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support) training and specific training for working in emergency departments.More >>

Startling Numbers In New Zealand's Biggest-Ever Study On Dementia

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:41:01 +1200 | RNZ

After knocking on more than 20,000 doors, New Zealand researchers have found high numbers of people who have dementia, but not the diagnosis. More >>

Stories Past And Present Take Centre Stage In Latest NZ On Air Funding Round

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:34:17 +1200 | NZ On Air

Twenty Non-fiction projects have been supported in this latest funding round, with just under $7.8m committed. More >>

Parenting Place Partners With Anxiety NZ To Support Whānau With Anxious Kids

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:06:53 +1200 | The Parenting Place

Sarah Woollard, CEO of Anxiety NZ says both organisations have a shared vision of seeing whānau and communities thrive, which includes having access to informed resources and practical tools.More >>

Jason Gunn Becomes AIA NZ’s Newest AIA Vitality Ambassador

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:24:20 +1200 | AIA NZ

AIA Vitality is a science-backed health and wellbeing programme offered by AIA NZ that provides the guidance, tools and rewards to get more out of life and start thriving. More >>

Mental Health Staff And Patients At Risk Without Plan

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:53:54 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party

“The Government has failed to provide a plan to support mental health workers, patients and other staff when people detained under the Mental Health Act are brought into emergency departments."More >>

Rural Health Roadshow To Hear From Rural Communities

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:42:11 +1200 | New Zealand Government

The Government is also improving access to primary care including access to 24/7 digital care, training more new doctors and investing to increase the number of nurses in primary care. Primary care providers will receive up to $20,000 per nurse employed ...More >>

New Mental Health And Addictions Facility Officially Opened In Whangārei

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:53:47 +1200 | New Zealand Government

Manaia House, which has 75 consultation rooms, will now provide all of the region’s community mental health and addiction services, consolidating what was previously spread across four separate locations in Whangārei.More >>

Nurses Call For Immediate Halt To Police Withdrawal

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:45:31 +1200 | New Zealand Nurses Organisation

Phase Two of the changes come into effect on Monday (14 April) but police have delayed the starting date in all but five districts, saying other areas are not ready. The new phased roll out is the second time police have rescheduled the changes.More >>

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