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4 th National Suicide Prevention Symposium 28 th November 2006 University of Otago

Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand Talofa lava, Malo e Lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Taloha ni, Kia orana, Fakalofa lahi atu, Kia ora, Welcome and warm Pacific greetings. 4 th National Suicide Prevention Symposium 28 th November 2006 University of Otago. Outline.

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4 th National Suicide Prevention Symposium 28 th November 2006 University of Otago

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  1. Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand Talofa lava, Malo e Lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Taloha ni, Kia orana, Fakalofa lahi atu, Kia ora, Welcome and warm Pacific greetings 4th National Suicide Prevention Symposium28th November 2006University of Otago

  2. Outline • Welcome and Tatalo (opening prayer)‏ • Introductions • Suicide Prevention and Pasefika Communities • NZ Suicide Prevention Strategy 2006-2016 • Open Discussion • Closing and Tatalo

  3. Introductions • Name • Organisation • Role • How do you see your role preventing suicide?

  4. Suicide Prevention: Pacific Communities Statistics: • 22 deaths by suicide (15 males, 7 females), 2003 • 18 deaths , 2002 • 22 deaths, 2001 Pacific peoples are ranked third compared to other ethnic groups (Maori, Asian and European/Other) for rates of suicide. Trends according to specific population groups (eg, age groups) can not be accurately reported due to small numbers

  5. Suicide Prevention: Pacific Communities Pacific Demographics • Diverse population - Island-born and NZ-born/NZ-raised - languages, values, cultural norms, customs • Predominantly a young population • 6.5% of New Zealand’s population • Geographically clustered in low socioeconomic areas • Often living in overcrowded conditions • Low family or household incomes

  6. Suicide Prevention: Pacific Communities Pacific Demographics cont’d… • Increased number accessing mental health services • Strong sense of belonging to families, church and community • Individual’s identity and wellbeing are traditionally dependent on family heritage, family connections, roles and responsibilities. • Family and church provide significant and meaningful relationships, which can be a protective factor

  7. New Zealand Suicide Prevention Strategy 2006-2016 Goal 1 Promote mental health and wellbeing, and prevent mental health problems Goal 2 Improve the care of people who are experiencing mental disorders associated with suicidal behaviours Goal 3 Improve the care of people who make non-fatal suicide attempts Goal 4 Reduce access to means of suicide Goal 5 Promote the safe reporting and portrayal of suicidal behaviour by the media Goal 6 Support families/whanau, friends and others affected by a suicide or suicide attempt Goal 7 Expand the evidence about rates, causes and effective interventions

  8. Open Discussion

  9. Fa’afetai tele lava Magnum Tuipulotu SPINZ Community Liaison DDI 09 300 7029 Mob 0274 400750 Emailmagnum@spinz.org.nz

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