Update: This course is now full. If you would like to go on a waitlist, please email kerry.hurley@otago.ac.nz.
Friday 28 February 2020
Would you like to learn more about Hauora Māori so you can enhance your practice, that of your workplace and help make a difference?
This course is designed for those working in positions which have the potential to act purposefully to tackle wicked health disparities experienced by Māori – whānau, hapū and iwi and improve outcomes.
Through a combination of presentations and facilitated group discussions, this course will highlight important Hauora Māori topics such as historical and contemporary determinants of Māori health and health equity. You will hear about service, purchasing and policy activities undertaken at local, regional and national levels to improve Māori health outcomes. Facilitated group discussions will focus on the use of practical tools and frameworks such as the Health Equity Assessment Tool (HEAT) to support organisations, practitioners, planners and policy makers undertake activities designed to achieve equitable health outcomes for Māori.
Topics covered
- Historical and contemporary views of Māori health
- Local, regional and national level activities to improve Māori health outcomes
- Equity tools and frameworks (theory and practical application)
Style of course
Seminar style teaching with guest speaker presentations, interactive discussion and workshop activity.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for those wanting to strengthen their knowledge of Māori health and equity tools to support them in their roles and will be of interest to:
- Policy makers from central and local government
- Planners and funders (e.g. DHBs, PHOs, Public Health Units)
- NGOs staff, academics and advocates
- Health professionals
By the end of this course participants should have:
- Increased knowledge about Māori health and determinants
- Increased knowledge and skill in the use of equity tools and frameworks
- Reflected on their own practice, organisation and ways they can contribute to equitable health outcomes for Māori
- Strengthened their Māori health networks
Draft timetable
| Time | Session | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30am | Registration | |
| 9:00am | Whakawhanaungatanga | |
| Keynote speakers: Determinants of Māori health: Housing, justice, education, health care | Guest (TBC) | |
| 10:30am | Morning tea | |
| 11:00am | Speaker topics: Hauora Māori overview Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Wai 2575 | Jeannine Stairmand & Rhiannon Jones |
| Service responsiveness: Whānau ora collective Respiratory disease and housing Cancer (screening and support) Rangatahi programme | TuKotahi Māori Asthma Trust, Mana Wahine & Kokiri Marae Health and Social Services | |
| Rongoā Māori | Jamie Yeates | |
| 12:30pm | Lunch break | |
| 1:30pm | Equity tools and framework workshop | Jeannine Stairmand & Rhiannon Jones |
| 3:00pm | Afternoon tea | |
| 3:30pm | Feedback from workshops | Participants |
| Reflections and actions going forward | Jeannine Stairmand & Rhiannon Jones | |
| 5:00pm | Finish |
Teaching staff
- Jeannine Stairmand (convenor), Ngāti Porou
Jeannine is a Lecturer at the University of Otago, Wellington. Jeannine is a nurse with a Masters in Public Health who has worked in the Māori and Public Health fields for over 20 years. Jeannine convenes Hauora Māori teaching of 4th and 5th year medical students at UOW, teaches on the Public Health Postgraduate programme, is a researcher member of the Cancer and Chronic Conditions (C3) research group and is based in Te Rōpū Rangahau Hauora a Eru Pōmare. - Rhiannon Jones, Ngāti Kahungunu
Rhiannon is a Professional Practice Fellow at the University of Otago, Wellington. Rhiannon has a background as a Dietitian with a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health specialising in Māori Health. Rhiannon teaches Hauora Māori to the 4th & 5th year medical students at UOW and is based in Te Rōpū Rangahau Hauora a Eru Pōmare. She also works at the Māori Health Unit in Hutt Valley DHB as part of the team implementing Te Pae Amorangi, the Māori Health Strategy.
Course cost and registration
$300 early bird, $400 after 19 December 2019.
A 50% discount is available to full-time students, those unwaged and University of Otago staff.
