Suicide Prevention Initiatives
Whakamana Tangata Moerewa Moerewa : Northland Whānau and Iwi of Moerewa have recognised the importance of Te Ao Māori approaches as a pathway to improve mental health and reduce suicidal intentions in their community. As a result, the marae-based initiative, Whakamana Tangata Moerewa has been established to run wānanga with whānau and hapū in the …
Aotearoa Hip Hop Academy Hamilton: Waikato “He piko he taniwha, he piko he taniwha, Waikato taniwha rau…” As the famous saying from the Waikato goes; “He Piko, He Taniwha’ or, at every bend of the river lies a Taniwha. This Tainui proverb is similar to our life experiences, where, as we go through life, …
Read MoreFinding healing from aggression through spoken expression (Hamilton, Waikato).
Story-telling with Older Takatāpui Levin : Manawatū The Story-telling with Older Takatāpui initiative is focusing on the life stories of around 10 takatāpui aged over 45. This initiative is in response to the need for more research within the Takatapui community. It is hoped that the focus on Takatāpui sharing their stories and experiences may …
Read MoreTakatāpui experiences, stories and lives (Levin, Manawatū).
Building Better Men Dunedin: Southland There are various opinions on how men should be. This stigma has played a massive part in how men are living in today’s society. The expectations and labels that have been created have put a lot of pressure on mana tāne. The ‘Building Better Men’ initiative has been established to …
Read MoreStrengthened resilience to make dreams a reality: Building Better Men (Ōtepoti/ Dunedin).
Te Koti Whānau Hauora Christchurch: Te Wai Pounamu Koti Whānau Hauora is an initiative in Christchurch that has a core vision to build whānau inclusivity and strengthen whānau and individual resilience. They are fundamentally shifting views with the intention to prevent suicide in their region. Te Koti Whānau Hauora seeks to awhi those who …
