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Community Projects For Maori Health
Three Waikato/King Country community groups get more than $75,000 for projects aimed at improving Māori health.
The projects include a pool-based physical activity programme, an action based research project with 10 Māori families and promoting long term sustained physical activity with local whānau.
Wayne Johnstone, project manager for Te Puna Oranga (Waikato DHB’s Māori Health Unit) said the funding gives these projects the boost they need to get started.
“Sometimes all the passion and dedication is there but it can be hard to get these projects off the ground without the funds.
“It’s gratifying to be able to empower these groups in this way and allow them to make significant changes to the people in their community,” he said.
The community groups are:
▪ Te Whare Kokonga,
Hamilton
▪ Te Hauora o Ngāti Haua Trust,
Waharoa
▪ Kakahi Primary School & Community Health
Group, Taumarunui
The funding comes from the second round of the Māori Community Actions and Projects as part of the national Healthy Eating, Healthy Action (HEHA) strategy.
Waikato DHB’s Māori population, which sits at around 22 per cent, is a priority population for HEHA.
The DHB granted more than $360,000 in the first round of funding and sought applications for this second round late last year.
“We asked for projects or initiatives that would driven by communities, build on existing strengths and networks and be consistent with the aims and associated outcomes of HEHA.
“Some were unsuccessful but I
encourage them to go back to the drawing board and re-apply
for the next round and we’re happy to help with that,”
Mr Johnstone said.
The third round of funding closes on
April 17.
Application information and forms www.waikatodhb.govt.nz/HEHA.
ENDS
Waikato District Health Board
Healthy People. Excellent Care
Waikato District Health Board (DHB) employs over 6500 people and plans, funds and provides hospital and health services to more than 391,770 people in a region covering eight per cent of New Zealand.
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