The Government has announced $8.4mil in funding to build a new six-unit facility for high needs and vulnerable New Zealanders. However, a Māori mental health expert says funds could have been contributed to other areas of care including Māori mental health needs.
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Mental health workers set to receive pay rise
5,000 mental health workers can expect a pay increase next month after Health Minister David Clark signed an agreement that will give them the same rates as care and support workers.
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New digital resource to support NZers through trauma
A new digital resource named Resilience Hub has been launched to support New Zealanders navigating through times of trauma, loss, and grief.
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Govt seeks bids for rangatahi mental health programme
The government is encouraging mental health providers to put forward innovative bids to run a pilot programme to provide free counselling for 18 to 25 year-olds.
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Maui's Hook movie encouraging kōrero around suicide
Maui’s Hook movie kicks off its world premiere at the New Zealand International Film Festival at Auckland’s ASB Waterfront Theatre tonight.
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New resource on how to talk about suicide with youth
The resource includes conversation starters, things to avoid saying, answers to tricky questions and information on where to turn for more support.
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More calls for rongoā Māori and healing practices as treatment options
Award-winning author and wairua practitioner Wiremu Niania says it's time for rongoā Māori and Māori healing practices to be recognised alongside western practice in our healthcare system.
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Most uni students consider dropping out due to mental health
A new study shows around 56 percent of university students have considered dropping out of tertiary study after feeling overwhelmed, living with mental illness or fearing failure.
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First ever violence prevention programme for young Pasifika
Aotearoa's first national violence prevention programme specifically for young Pasifika people has been launched.
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Mixed iwi reaction to new 600 bed prison
There's mixed reaction by iwi to the government's plan to build a new 600 bed facility at Waikeria Prison in Waikato, to relieve pressure on the growing prison population.
