response for whānau
A Māori-led response is being designed by the Māori Health Authority, Te Aka Whai Ora, to support te ao Māori mental wellbeing for whānau impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle, Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall says.
Verrall was in Hawke’s Bay on Friday to meet with frontline mental health workers dealing with well-being issues arising from the cyclone when she provided the update.
She confirmed additional funding of $3.25 million will be provided to support the immediate mental well-being needs of those most impacted by the cyclone.
Verrall said a team of mental health workers will be brought in to offer local support.
Link to video and article: Cyclone Gabrielle: Māori-led mental wellbeing response for whānau - NZ Herald
