Whānau Ora Navigators work with whānau and families to identify their needs and aspirations, support their participation in core sectors such as housing, education, primary health and employment and link and coordinate access to specialist services. They have been identified as ‘key drivers’ in the Whānau Ora system (Gifford & Boulton, 2014). Most importantly, Navigators are instrumental in consolidating links
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Education
Nga Pakiaka Morehu o te Whānau
Dr Catherine Savage, Dr Anne Hynds, John Leonard, Letitia Goldsmith & Hēmi Te Hēmi
This initiative aimed to increase awareness amongst ahi kā whānau of their historical roles and responsibilities as kaitiaki, whilst at the same time contributing to whanaungatanga within Rangitāne whānau, hapū and iwi. Key project activities centred around a series of storytelling wānanga on various cultural and spiritual sites that are integral to Rangitāne identity. Resources developed through this initiative have
Whānau Hapu Iwi, Kaupapa Māori, Indigenous, Māuri Ora
Education
Measuring the Economic Impact of Whānau Ora Programmes: He Toki ki te Mahi Case Study
Paul Dalziel, Caroline Saunders, Meike Guenther
Research to improve decisions and outcomes in business, resource and environmental issues. The Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit (AERU) operates at Lincoln University, providing research expertise for a wide range of international, national and local organisations. AERU research focuses on business, resource and environmental issues. The Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit (AERU) has four main areas of focus. These areas
Rangatahi, Tamariki, Programmes, Whānau Hapu Iwi, Kaupapa Māori, Indigenous, Māuri Ora
FOR NAVIGATORS & HEALTH WORKERS
Public Health
Progressive Thinking: Ten Possible Futures for Public & Community Services
Dr Amohia Boulton and Deb Te Kawa
While the COVID-19 crisis has reminded us of how underprepared the world was to detect and respond to emerging infectious diseases, it simultaneously revealed how well placed, and effective institutions in Te Ao Māori are in being able to react decisively and positively on behalf of their people. While Government leaders remain focused on navigating the current crisis, we argue
Rangatahi, Tamariki, Frameworks, Programmes, Whānau Hapu Iwi, Kaupapa Māori, Indigenous, Māuri Ora
FOR RESEARCHERS
Health
Whānau Ora: What does it mean in practice?
Heather Gifford
Power point Presentation by Heather Gifford. A power point explanation of whanau ora.
Navigators, Frameworks, Policy
FOR POLICYMAKERS
Public Health
Progressive Thinking: Ten Possible Futures for Public & Community Services
Dr Amohia Boulton and Deb Te Kawa
While the COVID-19 crisis has reminded us of how underprepared the world was to detect and respond to emerging infectious diseases, it simultaneously revealed how well placed, and effective institutions in Te Ao Māori are in being able to react decisively and positively on behalf of their people. While Government leaders remain focused on navigating the current crisis, we argue