Whāriki He Aka Hui – Digital solutions to support access and increase choice and improve wellbeing

Availability and demand for remotely delivered wellbeing support has increased exponentially during COVID-19. One of the short-term actions from Kia Manawanui Aotearoa (Long-term pathway to mental wellbeing) is to facilitate access to digitally-enabled support for individuals, whānau, communities and services.

In this He Aka Hui, we will hear about digital wellbeing solutions and how they are successfully expanding access and choice to improve wellbeing, with representatives from; Just a Thought, Puāwaitanga, and 1737 Peer Support helpline.

Facilitated by:

Phillip Grady, Acting Deputy Director-General for Mental Health and Addiction, Ministry of Health. Philip is leading an ambitious programme of work focused on improving access, choice and outcomes for New Zealanders and repealing and replacing the current Mental Health Act.

Speakers include:

Brian O’Connell – Director of Mental Health Services, Whakarongorau Aotearoa (formerly Homecare Medical).

Carla Manson – Peer Support Service Manager, Mind and Body

Anna Elders – Clinical Lead, Just a Thought

Register here