Friday, 12 February 2021, 3:08 pm
Over 120 Māori students who have received bursaries for
their mental health studies have been welcomed at two-day
hui at Massey University in Auckland today.
“We are
committed to improving mental health and addiction outcomes
in Aotearoa New Zealand. We want to make sure that Māori
can be supported by Māori, so we need to make sure we build
the Māori workforce and encourage working in mental
health,” said Toni Gutschlag, Acting Deputy
Director-General, Mental Health and
Addiction.
“Māori are disproportionately affected
by mental health and addiction issues in Aotearoa New
Zealand, so we need to ensure Māori perspectives and
TRA Launches UAE Hackathon 4.0
DUBAI, February 3, 2021 The UAE s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced the launch of the fourth edition of the UAE Hackathon “Data for Happiness and Wellbeing” with the support of the Ministry of Community Development represented by the National Program for Happiness and Wellbeing, in the seven emirates of the country. The announcement took place in a virtual press conference held by TRA this morning, with the participation of TRA strategic partners, media representatives and a number of participants in the UAE Hackathon. The Hackathon 4.0, which is organised by TRA virtually, is supposed to complement the efforts and support provided by TRA and its partners in the UAE Hackathon for creators and innovators to reach innovative and creative ideas to become successful companies and projects.
Former Health Minister and Attorney General Jim McGinty to lead new taskforce
Taskforce to oversee development of future purpose-fit mental health services
Focus on needs of mental health consumers requiring acute care, treatment and rehabilitation, and forensic mental health services
A taskforce of seven public sector leaders will be established to inform the McGowan Government’s planning and investment decisions regarding the Graylands Hospital site, forensics services and the nearby Selby Older Adult Mental Health Service.
The work will align with the WA Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Services Plan 2015-2025, which highlighted the need for these services to be decommissioned, divested and replaced with contemporary infrastructure and services.