We aim to see Maaori living longer, healthier lives with whaanau and in their communities. We have four key portfolios within Maaori health to help achieve equity for Maaori.
Maaori Health In-Patient Provider Arm Services is a Monday to Friday 0800 – 1630 whaanau-centred and outcomes focused service that provides support to all Maaori patients and their whaanau who are admitted to a Counties Manukau Health Hospital.
Maaori Workforce Development provides support for recruitment, retention and progression of Maaori with Counties Manukau
Kaumaatua and Kuia provide cultural leadership, supervision, and mentoring across Counties Manukau Health.
We can support:
Navigation - walk alongside you through your admission to hospital, provide advice and guidance;
Advocate for you if you feel you need support to resolve issues, or have your voice heard;
Provide tikanga advice or support;
Facilitating whaanui hui or multidisciplinary meetings;
Support to clarify your plan of care / or treatment;
Prepare you for discharge and any upcoming appointments;
Provide advice about health providers in the community for health and social needs
