Healthcare and the Treaty of Waitangi
The Treaty of Waitangi established a Crown obligation to ensure that Māori retained the full exclusive and undisturbed possession of their Lands and Estates, Forests, Fisheries and other properties which were collectively or individually possessed within Aotearoa. The protection of other properties extends to the health and wellbeing of Māori people.
The Māori population have grown from 15 percent in 1996 to 22 percent of the total New Zealand population by 2051. Māori already make up more than a quarter of the total New Zealand school age population. By 2051, 33 percent of all children in the country will be Māori, and Māori in the working age group, fifteen to sixty-four years, will increase by 85 percent. 2009 Approx. 620,000 Māori live in New Zealand, but major health disparities remain. There is also an 8 year gap in life expectancy between [Māori women 73.2 years, men 69 years. Non Māori women 82 years, men 77 years].
The Government has made it a key priority to reduce the health disparities that affect Māori. If Māori are to live longer, have healthier lives, and participate fully in New Zealand society, then the factors that cause disparities in health must be addressed.
This course is relevant and open to anyone outside of the healthcare sector prepared to pay for access to the course.
Q: Who should enrol in this training?
A: Health professionals and others working in the NZ health sector require Treaty of Waitangi training.
Health professionals working in General Practice or those who may be completing continuing education accreditation.
Q: What is the purpose of the programme?
A: The purpose of the course is to explain current health disparities from an historical perspective. Such an understanding clears the way for addressing the issues, and facilitates an improvement in health outcomes.
Q: What else you should know
A: The significance of the Treaty is examined in relation to the modern NZ health care environment. Historical and legislative determinants which underlie health disparities in today’s NZ are examined. Changing relationships connected with the Treaty are reviewed, and the effects noted.
A timeline overview of major health-related events in NZ is considered, especially as affecting Māori health. References used when creating the programme have been hyperlinked to enable you to view other reference information available.
You are able to log in and out of the training programme as many times as you like. Each module is able to be completed independently; however you must complete a module before you log out for your answers to be retained.
There are four modules to the training which take approximately 15 minutes to complete, depending on your knowledge of the treaty. Once all four modules have been completed you will receive a prompt to print your certificate which may be submitted for MOP’s points, cornerstone or other continuing education accreditation.
Q: What is the cost of the training and how do I pay?
A: The cost is $20.00(+gst) per registration. Contact
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to register your interest, you are able to purchase a registration by completing the PAYPAL information online. Alternatively, we can provide you with an invoice which can be paid by either a cheque or internet banking. However we prefer people use the PAYPAL option if it for one purchase. Once payment has been received we will forward your registration and login details by email to you.
For more information contact us or View:
Healthcare and the Treaty of Waitangi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hxhkXvb5eI
