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3 days ago
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Final Recipient Announced As Round Two Of Innovation Fund Opens
Press Release – New Zealand Government Once fully operational, Tends new service is expected to deliver more than 15,000 sessions to more than 5,000 people, which is another significant step towards the Governments commitment to strengthen peoples access to mental health and addiction … Minister for Mental Health The Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has announced round two of the Government's Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund has opened today. 'The bottom line for this Government is to ensure we are delivering timely quality mental health and addiction support to those who are bravely reaching out for help in their greatest time of need,' Mr Doocey says. 'I am excited for community organisations across the country to have another opportunity to access funding. This time, there will be more smaller grassroots organisations that will be eligible to apply for funding due to the recently announced lowered matched funding limit required. 'It's also my pleasure to announce that Tend Health Ltd is the ninth and final recipient from the fund's first round to set up a new digital primary mental health and addiction service. 'The new service aims to make it easier for people to get primary mental health support, particularly those who are not enrolled in general practice or have difficulty accessing general practice. 'A multi-disciplinary mental health and addictions team will deliver support virtually and with extended operating hours, giving people more flexible access to help when they need it. 'Once fully operational, Tend's new service is expected to deliver more than 15,000 sessions to more than 5,000 people, which is another significant step towards the Government's commitment to strengthen people's access to mental health and addiction support. The initiative will receive $1.97 million of funding over two years from the Government which will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Tend to total just under $4 million. 'I am also proud that funding from round one has already enabled eight other organisations to start delivering new and expanded initiatives. They include MATES in Construction, the Mental Health Foundation, Youthline, Wellington City Mission, Rotorua Community Youth Centre Trust, the Sir John Kirwan Foundation, Women's Refuge, and Just a Thought. 'By supporting these initiatives, we're ensuring that people across New Zealand can access the support they need, while also working towards the Government's goal of growing the clinical workforce and reducing wait times for mental health and addiction services. 'I encourage all eligible providers to take up the opportunity to apply for funding and scale-up their work to benefit the many people in the communities they serve,' Mr Doocey says. Notes: The Request for Proposals for round two of the Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund has been released on the Government Electronic Tenders Site (GETS) here. The match funding requirement for round one required $250,000 per application, round two requires $100,000 per application.
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3 days ago
- Health
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Final Recipient Announced As Round Two Of Innovation Fund Opens
Minister for Mental Health The Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has announced round two of the Government's Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund has opened today. 'The bottom line for this Government is to ensure we are delivering timely quality mental health and addiction support to those who are bravely reaching out for help in their greatest time of need,' Mr Doocey says. 'I am excited for community organisations across the country to have another opportunity to access funding. This time, there will be more smaller grassroots organisations that will be eligible to apply for funding due to the recently announced lowered matched funding limit required. 'It's also my pleasure to announce that Tend Health Ltd is the ninth and final recipient from the fund's first round to set up a new digital primary mental health and addiction service. 'The new service aims to make it easier for people to get primary mental health support, particularly those who are not enrolled in general practice or have difficulty accessing general practice. 'A multi-disciplinary mental health and addictions team will deliver support virtually and with extended operating hours, giving people more flexible access to help when they need it. 'Once fully operational, Tend's new service is expected to deliver more than 15,000 sessions to more than 5,000 people, which is another significant step towards the Government's commitment to strengthen people's access to mental health and addiction support. The initiative will receive $1.97 million of funding over two years from the Government which will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Tend to total just under $4 million. 'I am also proud that funding from round one has already enabled eight other organisations to start delivering new and expanded initiatives. They include MATES in Construction, the Mental Health Foundation, Youthline, Wellington City Mission, Rotorua Community Youth Centre Trust, the Sir John Kirwan Foundation, Women's Refuge, and Just a Thought. 'By supporting these initiatives, we're ensuring that people across New Zealand can access the support they need, while also working towards the Government's goal of growing the clinical workforce and reducing wait times for mental health and addiction services. 'I encourage all eligible providers to take up the opportunity to apply for funding and scale-up their work to benefit the many people in the communities they serve,' Mr Doocey says. Notes: The Request for Proposals for round two of the Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund has been released on the Government Electronic Tenders Site (GETS) here. The match funding requirement for round one required $250,000 per application, round two requires $100,000 per application.
Scoop
18-05-2025
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Urgent Care Closer To Home For Rural And Remote Communities
Press Release – New Zealand Government Access to healthcare is one of the biggest concerns for people living in rural and remote communities, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey says. Associate Minister of Health Kiwis living in rural and remote communities will benefit from a significant funding boost to urgent and after-hours healthcare services, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey says. 'Access to healthcare is one of the biggest concerns for people living in rural and remote communities,' Mr Doocey says. 'Our Government is committed to ensuring all New Zealanders can get the care they need, when they need it – no matter where they live. This investment will bring healthcare closer to home for more people. 'Budget 2025 is investing $164 million over four years to strengthen urgent and after-hours care nationwide, meaning 98 per cent of Kiwis will be able to access these services within one hour's drive of their home.' The funding includes targeted support for more than 70 rural and remote communities, including: · Extended after-hours · 24/7 on-call in-person clinical support · Improved access to diagnostics and medicines Changes will be rolled out over the next two years to ensure services are tailored to the specific needs of each community. This year, new services will be trialled in Twizel, Tākaka, Tūrangi, Te Kūiti, Coromandel, and Great Barrier Island before being rolled out nationwide. 'People in rural New Zealand deserve access to timely, quality healthcare. This investment will reduce travel times, improve access to services, and help take pressure off our emergency departments. 'This is about delivering practical improvements that make a real difference for people living in rural and remote areas. Geography shouldn't be a barrier to getting the healthcare you need,' Mr Doocey says.
Scoop
18-05-2025
- Health
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Urgent Care Closer To Home For Rural And Remote Communities
Associate Minister of Health Kiwis living in rural and remote communities will benefit from a significant funding boost to urgent and after-hours healthcare services, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey says. 'Access to healthcare is one of the biggest concerns for people living in rural and remote communities,' Mr Doocey says. 'Our Government is committed to ensuring all New Zealanders can get the care they need, when they need it – no matter where they live. This investment will bring healthcare closer to home for more people. 'Budget 2025 is investing $164 million over four years to strengthen urgent and after-hours care nationwide, meaning 98 per cent of Kiwis will be able to access these services within one hour's drive of their home.' The funding includes targeted support for more than 70 rural and remote communities, including: · Extended after-hours · 24/7 on-call in-person clinical support · Improved access to diagnostics and medicines Changes will be rolled out over the next two years to ensure services are tailored to the specific needs of each community. This year, new services will be trialled in Twizel, Tākaka, Tūrangi, Te Kūiti, Coromandel, and Great Barrier Island before being rolled out nationwide. 'People in rural New Zealand deserve access to timely, quality healthcare. This investment will reduce travel times, improve access to services, and help take pressure off our emergency departments. 'This is about delivering practical improvements that make a real difference for people living in rural and remote areas. Geography shouldn't be a barrier to getting the healthcare you need,' Mr Doocey says.
NZ Herald
13-05-2025
- Health
- NZ Herald
Northland news in brief: Homicide investigation launched
Police were also seeking any CCTV along Mangakahia Rd, Otaika Valley Rd and State Highway 14 towards Whangārei. Police would particularly like any dashcam footage on the same route between 2pm-8pm. Anyone with information should make a report online, or call 105, quoting the reference number 250509/6749. Information could also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. Reserve feedback Far North District Council wants feedback about Rangitoto Reserve, on the Hihi Peninsula in Doubtless Bay. Rangitoto Reserve was classified as a Historic Reserve in October 2024 to recognise its cultural and historical importance. The site includes an impressive pā with visible features such as terracing and kumara pits. The name comes from rangi, meaning 'day,' and toto, meaning 'blood' – understood to signify a 'day of blood.' It may have been the location of a battle, adding to its historic and cultural significance. The council is developing a Reserve Management Plan, with input from local hapū, to ensure it is protected. Council also wants to understand the natural environment and other values connected to the reserve. Submissions can be made via email at submissions@ in person at any FNDC service centre or library, or by mail, by June 2. Rural health roadshow Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey will be going to 12 rural locations across the country on a Rural Health Roadshow, including Kaitāia. The Rural Health Strategy was published in 2023 and sets the direction for improving the health of people who live in rural communities. Doocey says the rural health road show is an opportunity to hear from the public and those working in rural health about how well the strategy is being implemented. The roadshow will be in Kaitāia on August 7 and to register go to Māori-influenced playground Work is now under way on Te Amo Pūtoro, the first council-owned māra hūpara in the Far North, located at the Kerikeri Sports Complex. Rather than a traditional playground, Te Amo Pūtoro is a māra hūpara – a play space inspired by traditional Māori design using natural materials like logs, rocks and plants. It's a space for all ages to move, explore, and reconnect with te taiao (the natural world). Festival seeks bigger centre The country's premier kapa haka festival has grown so much, organisers have had to cancel plans for this year's event to be hosted in Nelson, and are now looking for a larger centre to take it on. The board of Te Matatini Society Incorporated decided on Friday not to hold the 2027 festival in Te Tauihu o te Waka-a-Māui (Nelson), tiamana (chairperson) Tā Herewini Parata saying it was no reflection on the city but a result of concerns over smaller regions' ability to accommodate burgeoning numbers of kaihaka and supporters. Unesco site call The Conservation Department is calling for suggestions of places that are worthy of being added to New Zealand's existing Unesco World Heritage sites. DoC's international manager, Danica Stent, said New Zealand had some of the most remarkable sites of natural and cultural heritage in the world, worthy of global recognition. Anyone interested in submitting a nomination should do so by July 31, allowing DoC to provide any advice needed to support development of applications. The final closing date for applications is January, 30, 2026. Visit DOC's website
