Apprentices tackle the world of stigma, discrimination and harm reduction
Industry training organisation for the health and wellbeing sector, Careerforce, has taken on the challenge of supporting workers in this specific sector, via apprenticeships.
The marginalised and isolated community of drug users face stigma and...
International HIV research to improve sexual and reproductive health of indigenous women and girls
A new international collaboration investigating the sexual and reproductive health of indigenous women living with HIV will share and build upon New Zealand learnings for the “next pandemic”, says a participating researcher at Te Herenga...
October confirmed for medicinal cannabis summit
Following the success of New Zealand’s first medicinal cannabis summit last year, organisers have confirmed MedCan 2021 will take place in Auckland on 12 and 13 October.
2021 marks a significant year for the country’s newest sector,...
Red Cross appeals for Kiwis to help us get ready for disasters
We know emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time. Our communities are often hit hard by the consequences – people are impacted, perhaps homes, schools or workplaces are damaged, access and transportation disrupted,...
New cochlear implant health promotion campaign
In response to the World Health Organisation’s World Report on Hearing calling for global action on hearing loss to achieve hearing care for all through screening, rehabilitation and communication initiatives, the Pindrop Foundation is running a...
Cochlear implant providers welcome long-awaited funding commitment
Today’s announcement by Minister of Health Andrew Little, committing the Government to raising the number of publicly-funded adult cochlear implants, has been welcomed by New Zealand’s two cochlear implant providers.
The Government announced today that...
Should New Zealanders have to buy their hearing back?
Wellington neurologist Stuart Mossman questions why the hearing impaired are being denied what other countries consider to be basic medical care and urges the Government to deliver on its pre-election pledge to increase adult...
NZ’s dismal cochlear implant funding record – Government urged to honour pledge
UPDATE 26 February 2021: The Government announced today that it will immediately invest $6 million for 70 additional adult cochlear implants this year to help reduce the waiting list. See 'Cochlear implant providers welcome...
Hearing Awareness Week: 1–7 March 2021
Hearing New Zealand and its 23 branches throughout New Zealand are preparing for this year’s Hearing Awareness Week in March.
World Hearing Day 2021 marks the launch of the World Health Organisation (WHO) World Report...
HealthCare NZ wellbeing service supports all frontline health workers
The response to the community’s latest Covid-19 cases now includes HealthCare NZ’s Frontline Support, a dedicated mental health and wellbeing service to support all frontline healthcare workers nationwide.
General Manager Mental Health & Wellbeing, Sean...
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Opinion: Dr Tracey Chandler – Health pregnancy optimisation tips (for you,...
Whilst pregnancy is an exciting time for most, it does take some planning to keep both you and baby well. Ideally you would see...
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