Stopping Meth Use in Rural Communities (Tairāwhiti)

Tairāwhiti Walk-in Meth Support Groups Gisborne : Tairāwhiti   Communities around the country are struggling with the disastrous effects of Methamphetamine use, the impact of which is being especially felt in our rural towns and centres.  A whānau run initiative in Te Tairāwhiti is committed to taking staunch action to reduce Meth use in their …

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Ko Te Reo Te Oranga o Te Whānau (Ngāruawāhia: Waikato)

Voices of Whānau Ngāruawāhia : Waikato   Ka kōkiri ngā tīkanga o nehe rā, Ka kōkiri ngā tīkanga o nāianei, Kia tū ngātahi te whānau, Hei whānau kaha, hei whānau ora.    We stand together as one, gathering the knowledge of the past and the knowledge here today, to help our whānau blossom in this …

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A Guiding Light for Whānau (Rotorua)

Tūramarama ki te Ora – Wellness wānanga Rotorua : Waiariki   Holistic wellbeing and healing for whānau is the focus for an initiative in Rotorua called Tūramarama ki te Ora wellness wānanga.  This initiative, based in Rotorua, increases the support and capability of whānau, hapū and iwi to prevent suicide within their communities and responding …

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Rangatahi reclamation for connection and whānau well-being (Turangi : Taupō)

Healing through connection and whānau well-being Turangi: Taupō Living in a rural and slightly isolated community, the Anitana whānau have had lots of difficulties accessing support services.   These blocks to accessing adequate support has been a catalyst for the Anitana whānau, towards developing a whānau initiative aimed towards supporting rangatahi and whānau to re-connect to …

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