Two of the country's largest unions have lodged a pay equity claim with the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) on behalf of thousands of community mental health workers. The move comes less than two weeks out from a significant pay rise for their colleagues in the disability support and aged care sectors.
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NewsMental Health support workers to lodge equal pay claim
The PSA and E Tū unions will lodge an equal pay claim on behalf of mental health support workers with the Employment Relations Authority today.
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NewsMental health and addictions sectors expect skilled staff losses
A body representative for a number of non-government mental health and addiction service groups says a staff exodus is looming with higher wages luring staff to the aged care and disability sectors. Platform Trust Chief executive Marion Blake says she's seeking urgent talks with government to prevent a pending crisis to continue helping those who need it most.
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Ngāti Rangitihi researcher working with indigenous to combat Huntington's disease
Dr Melanie Cheung has just returned from Rome where she represented indigenous communities at an audience with the Pope for those suffering from Huntington’s disease.
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TAHUA 2017: Fears budget won't meet mental health needs
Mental health has received a $224mil boost for mental health services. Te Kāea spoke with some Māori mental health workers who are concerned that the money won't be directed to the right areas within the sector.
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NewsTAHUA 2017: Mental Health receives $224 million
Mental Health will receive and extra $224 million over four years which includes $124 million focused on innovative approaches.
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Urban Māori hold own hui on govt strategy for suicide prevention
The Government didn't want to hold a consultation in their region, so West Auckland Youth Support Group THRIVE held their own, in conjunction with Hāpai Te Hauora, to discuss the Government's Draft National Strategy for the Prevention of Suicide.
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Mr Polynesia 2017- Shannon Karaka
Shannon Karaka took the title at the Mr. Polynesia 2017 competition in Australia last week. This year the pageant's theme was to raise awareness around mental health in Polynesian men.
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Drug Foundation says funding must double to meet need
Health Minister Johnathan Coleman has confirmed the budget will include new funding for mental health and addiction services as part of its Social Investment Package. However, the NZ Drug Foundation says unless funding is doubled it won't scratch the surface in terms of the growing need for support, particularly among Māori.
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Kapa Haka tutor agrees with new Māori dementia research
The tutor of Waikato Taniwharau Kaumātua Kapa Haka supports new research that Māori cultural performance and the Māori language may prevent dementia. Turongo Paki says some of their members have age-related forgetfulness and performing Māori dance keeps their minds engaged.
