129.037 Mahitahi Hauora Annual Report 2023-24 v8 - Low Res Spreads - Flipbook - Page 30
Mahitahi Hauora Annual Report - 2023/2024
Oranga Hinengaro
Mentally Well
Introduction
This year our work under the
Mentally Well portfolio has
focused on supporting primary
and other health care providers
to improve mental health
outcomes for tāngata whaiora
and whānau. We regularly
review the intention of our
contracts to improve choice and
access to appropriate care for
patients.
This year we hired new Health
Improvement Practitioners
meaning support under the
Te Tumu Waiora programme
is now accessible to patients
at 21 of our partner practices
across Tai Tokerau.
Bernie Hetaraka
Mental Health Manager
30.
Health Improvement
Practitioners and
Coaches
Mahitahi Hauora is supporting
the enablement of the Te Tumu
Waiora programme across all
participating general practices
in Tai Tokerau. Te Tumu Waiora
is formed of two roles that work
within general practice: Health
Improvement Practitioners
provide clinical focus and
Health Coaches cover the social
determinants of health.
This year we hired established a
working group to develop a Virtual
HIP service, increasing access to
priority populations and rural areas.
He Kākano Āhau
He Kākano Āhau supports
taitamariki (12 to 24 years)
across Tai Tokerau by focusing on
early detection, assessment and
interventions for mild to moderate
mental health issues, including
referrals for other support
services when required.
As of November 2023,
recruitment to the He Kākano
Āhau team was completed, and
the team is now fully resourced
with three youth clinicians and
昀椀ve youth workers that support
young people and communities
to plan and deliver projects such
as design and fashion, cabin
building, and Kaupapa Māori
carving. Funding also allows us
to support taitamariki and their
whānau with transport to attend
school and work and resources to
support learning in the classroom
and with homework.
