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Mapu Maia Pacific Unit of the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand

Mapu Maia Pacific Unit of the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand. Our Aim. To provide a culturally appropriate service to effectively reduce gambling related harms in the Pacific community. A Name.

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Mapu Maia Pacific Unit of the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand

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  1. Mapu Maia Pacific Unit of the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand

  2. Our Aim • To provide a culturally appropriate service to effectively reduce gambling related harms in the Pacific community

  3. A Name... • Mapu Maia – a Samoan saying. A call out from one to another to come in and take shelter, restore health, to rest awhile under the shade. • Naming process included consultation with Pacific community groups and leaders including the Matua Council of Waitemata DHB

  4. Mapu Maia Logo • The green petals pointing upwards represents new growth, life and hope • The frangipani represents our Pacific motifs and heritage • The grey petals represents the shade and the coming under its coolness and safety • The Pacific patterns on the leaves represents the different Pacific island groups

  5. Our Team • Pacific Manager – Pesio Ah-Honi Siitia • Pacific Matua – Rev Paora Teaukura • Health Promotion Advisor – Rufo Pupualii • Clinician / Health Promotion - TBC • Pacific Advisory Group and Advisors are: -Dr Yeti Lima, Tai Williams, Rev Uesefili Unasa, Sione Tuitahi and Dr Lana Perese

  6. Our Objectives... • To deliver effective public health programs • To ensure safe gambling environments • To influence positive and healthy gambling policies • To be leaders in robust community action • To develop a competent workforce • To work collaboratively with key stakeholders and community groups

  7. Current updates... • Currently recruiting for Clinician 0.5 FTE • Planning under way for Gamblefree Day Pacific • 2 Pacific student placements start in June • Responded to proposed gambling legislation in Samoa through the Pacific media • Commenced public health contract with Tupu Services

  8. Cont... • Developing program for the Pacific Lotu Moui program in CMDHB • Huge month of march for Pacific events and brief interventions • Pacific media campaign to commence in June 2010 • Te Kakano Workforce development project • Developing effective brief interventions framework for Pacific

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