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Quirky ,eclectic, slightly eccentric 50 something mixed media artist, mental health consumer and advocate/activist

New Zealand
Joined November 2015
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Calling on my Pākeha countrymen and women to speak up and stand up for te reo. It's so much better when we do this together. Kia kaha te reo Māori. 🫶 #HeTaongaTeReo
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We are thrilled to share the exciting news that we officially have a new CEO! Introducing the brilliant Kevin Harper as our new Kaitiaki Matua, who will officially join us on the 9th May. Read the official announcement click here: 👉changingminds.org.nz/stories…
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Its not too late to have your voice heard! The Tupuānuku survey is only open for a few more weeks. We would like to invite you to take part in the quick and confidential survey. 👉find out more at otago.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/… #equallywell #livedexperience #Mentalhealth
People w/MH&A issues have the right to physical health equity, yet this data shows how structures continue to discriminate. Thanx @EquallyW @changingmindsnz @nzdrug @dapaanz @RNZCGP @DRIVEsayshello @PharmSocNZ @ranzcp_nz @PlatformTrust @NZLikeMinds @mentalhealthnz bringing change
A/Prof Every-Palmer says “While increased support has led to more people with mental health and addiction issues getting vaccinated, recent figures show these vaccination rates continue to lag well behind the general population.” Read more here: bit.ly/covid-tāngata-whaiora
Ka rawe @NZLikeMinds and ngā mihi nui Wi Te Tau for sharing your story. I encourage @EquallyW champions to watch and share these wonderful digital stories @mentalhealthnz @RNZCGP @PharmSocNZ @PlatformTrust @EmberKT @DRIVEsayshello @changingmindsnz
Whakarongo ki te kōrero a Wi Te Tau 👂 listen to Wi Te Tau's story. He shares his perspective on why tāngata whaiora might be hesitant about receiving the COVID-19 vaccination and why he chose to get vaccinated. Tū Pakari, Tū Taha – youtu.be/H9qncNoF0Ig via @YouTube
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Issue 141 of our e-Digest is out now. Learn about the first consumer health forum, experiences of older Māori in and aged residential care, a national decrease in seclusion rates and more: bit.ly/3p30MyV
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JustToni retweeted
People living with mental illness have almost 5 times the rate of being hospitalised and 4 times the rate of premature death due to of vaccine preventable conditions. Support equitable vaccine access now @EquallyW #VaccinEquity #EquallyWellVax ow.ly/hemc50GyVKL
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The @ranzcp_nz and health experts in Aotearoa NZ are part of an alliance calling for global action to remove barriers and prioritise access to vaccines for people living with mental health and addiction issues @EquallyW #VaccinEquity #EquallyWellVax ow.ly/kijv50GyVfR
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JustToni retweeted
Our Covid-19 portal has a wide range of resources available to help you both personally and professionally during this level 4 rāhui/lockdown. See what's available here: tepou.co.nz/initiatives/covi…
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JustToni retweeted
Te Pou and Blueprint for Learning are all set up at the GP2021 conference in Wellington. Come and visit our stand, and see which of our resources and e-learnings are endorsed by @RNZCGP for CME credits! #generalpractice
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Here is your chance to contribute to the regrowth of Equally Well in this final interactive webinar. Don't worry if you couldn't attend the last and/or any of the webinars – register now to get involved! tepou.co.nz/events/equally-w… tepou.co.nz/stories/equally-…
Kia ora e te whānau. We are seeking applications for a new role coming up at Changing Minds - Communications Co-ordinator. 👉 Read more and apply at dogoodjobs.co.nz/jobs/commun… 👉 Applications close Friday 13th August 2021
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Remember - Group 3 also includes people who experience mental health and addiction issues, we encourage you to book now 📲😀
The new COVID-19 Vaccination Healthline is now open for Group 3 to book their vaccination. If you’re in group 3, and haven’t already booked your COVID-19 vaccination, call 0800 28 29 26 and we’ll make the booking for you.
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How much more could be achieved by investing in the community solutions that would prevent this ridiculous cycle. In patient beds are just one small part of the mental health & wellbeing supports that NZ needs right now. stuff.co.nz/national/politic…)
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Scribbled for hours last night. Didn’t help. I fought bloody hard not to self-injure again. Guess I managed that. I wrote all over my arm, telling it how I wanted to hurt it, naming the ways it’s let me down, helped me, held me—and been hurt. 1/8
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Our latest Changing Minds newsletter is out now! 👉To check out the newsletter visit bit.ly/3kw9rbj 👉If you would like to receive our newsletter and are not already a subscriber please visit our website and sign-up online at changingminds.org.nz/
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Absolutely! Lived experience leadership and involvement crucial part of @EquallyW education and training of health practitioners across the health sector
New research: Experts by Experience, or experts with lived experience of mental distress, are becoming more involved in educating health professionals. These findings suggest positive implications for doing so in clinical practice. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3402…
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Caro Swanson In speaking of the importance of Lived Experience: In my recent experience of services I received the SAME treatment I got 20 years ago.The only thing that made the difference in getting me back on my feet faster this time was Peer Support #transformingMH @Conferenz – at Wellington City, New Zealand
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A reminder that the Administrator role within our team is still open until Monday 24 May.
We are looking for an exceptional Administrator to join us to support the Whakatau Mai Team. 👉 Find out more at ow.ly/Z7By50EIv60 👉 Apply by emailing your CV and Cover Letter to Ally at [email protected] Applications close Monday 24 May 2021
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