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YEAR 2000 GOALS FOR MĀORI HEALTH. Māori life expectancy to at least match that of non- Māori 100 per cent immunisation of Māori children Māori cot death rate to be no greater than that of non- Māori Māori in key decision making roles Māori health service model inspiring the world
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YEAR 2000 GOALS FOR MĀORI HEALTH • Māori life expectancy to at least match that of non- Māori 100 per cent immunisation of Māori children • Māori cot death rate to be no greater than that of non- Māori • Māori in key decision making roles • Māori health service model inspiring the world • Positive images of Māori predominant in the media • Everyone wanting to speak Māori
SUMMARY OF THE MAJOR THEMES • Tino rangatiratanga – let Māori determine their own futures • Strengthen Māori structures – particularly the whānau • Tackle violence in the family • Listen to Māori women • Accept greater personal responsibility for health • Acknowledge the diversity of Māori • Focus on outcomes
What constitutes a healthy Māori? • a sense of identify • self esteem • control of own destiny-tino rangatiratanga • a voice that is heard • wairua, hinengaro, tinana • personal responsibility and co-operative action • respect for others • knowledge of te reo and tikanga Māori • economic security • whānau support
How should Māori health be measured? • numbe of Māori in positions of influence • value of resources in Māori ownership • increase in educational achievement • use of te reo Māori • increase in quality of life • drop in the crime rate • economic success
How can Government agencies contribute to Māori health? • by handing resources over to Māori • by creating a level playing field so that Māori can compete on equal terms • by being accountable for the effectiveness of their programmes for Māori • by listening to Māori and keeping them informed • by employing and involving Māori at all levels • by clearly defining their roles and responsibility • by working together, avoiding overlap and duplication
what policies should be put in place to achieve healthy Māoori? Policies are that: • are developed by Māori for Māori • are based on consultation and good information • raise the status of te reo and tikanga Māori • ensure access on an equal basis • promote the unique qualities and talents of Māori