What is the meaning of whanau ora?
family health
Whānau Ora (Māori for “family health”) is a major contemporary indigenous health initiative in New Zealand, driven by Māori cultural values. Its core goal is to empower communities and extended families (whānau) to support families within the community context rather than individuals within an institutional context.
Is whanau ora only for Māori?
It uses a kaupapa Māori approach in an integrated way to improve the wellbeing of whānau as a group, addressing the individual needs within the context of whānau or families and their culture. Whānau Ora is for all people of Aotearoa New Zealand.
What is a whanau ora Navigator?
Introduction. 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.
Who started whanau ora?
The Honourable Tariana Turia
The Honourable Tariana Turia, Minister Responsible for Whānau Ora, introduces the concept of Whānau Ora and what this means for Māori, primary care and all New Zealanders. Twenty-five collectives, bringing together 158 providers across the country, have been selected to deliver Whānau Ora services.
What is Māori health?
As the Government’s advisor for health and disability, the Ministry is charged with setting the direction for Māori health and guiding the sector as we work to increase access, achieve equity and improve outcomes for Māori.
Who is in charge of whanau ora?
These collectives represent more than 150 individual organisations. The Minister Responsible for Whānau Ora, Hon Tariana Turia, announces the appointment of the Whānau Ora Regional Leadership Groups.
How is whanau ora funded?
Funding allocation Whānau Ora Commissioning funds are allocated into the regions based on the distribution of the Māori descent population by Māori electoral regions, using Census data.
How do you say family in New Zealand?
Whānau is often translated as ‘family’, but its meaning is more complex. It includes physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions and is based on whakapapa. Whānau can be multi-layered, flexible and dynamic. Whānau is based on a Māori and a tribal world view.
What is the meaning of Mauri Ora?
mauri alive or life force alive
Mauri ora, literally means mauri alive or life force alive. It is what gives us our get up and go. A Māori person with a Māori life force is alive to things Māori. Potential is being realized and activated. When you have mauri ora you are getting involved in many different ways with Te Ao Māori.
Why is Te Whare Tapa Wha important?
It benefits you and strengthens your whānau. As a core source of strength, support, security and identity, whānau plays a central role in your wellbeing. The Mental Health Foundation has some ideas to explore how you might strengthen your taha whānau.
Is whanau ora a government department?
Whānau Ora is a key cross-government work programme jointly implemented by the Ministry of Health, Te Puni Kōkiri and the Ministry of Social Development.
Why is whānau important for Māori health?
Whānau ora is driven by a focus on whānau being self-managing, living healthy lifestyles and confidently participating in te ao Māori and in society. It is a key element of pae ora and is an important part of setting the foundations for healthy futures. Each whānau is different and has a unique set of aspirations.