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Māori and Pasifika PIF members
As part of the Psychiatry Interest Forum, we offer specific supports, scholarship opportunities and educational materials if you identify as Māori and/or Pasifika and are looking to begin a career in psychiatry.
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Māori mental health
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) prioritises the achievement of high-quality mental health outcomes for Māori. It promotes and advocates for the rights of Māori to culturally appropriate, accessible and effective psychiatric care.
About Māori mental health
“Ko Mauao tōku Maunga, Ko Te Arawa tōku Waka, Ko Ngati Ranginui Me Ngati Ruru ōku Iwi. Ko Taakuta Hemi tōku ingoa.”
Advocating for Māori patients often means more than sharing a Māori perspective, it means seeking external expertise through local Māori cultural leaders to complement our medical knowledge base. Improving inequity in my experience comes acknowledging the disparities, advocating when required and assisting with the development of services to meet the need of those presenting for care.”
Dr James Simonsson
Māori translated postcard
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Tama Te Kapua Hurihanganui
Intern at Wellington Hospital, Wellington
The workshops on Aboriginal mental health were profoundly eye-opening. They brought attention to the unique challenges faced by Indigenous communities and the imperative to provide culturally safe and responsive mental health care. The workshops on rural psychiatry further highlighted the barriers faced by individuals in remote areas in accessing mental health services. As an attendee, I couldn't help but draw parallels between the insights shared in these workshops and the context of rural and Māori mental health in Aotearoa.
As a junior doctor, I felt privileged to have had the opportunity to meet and connect with the dedicated professionals working in the field of psychiatry. Engaging with experienced psychiatrists and trainees enriched my understanding, provided mentorship possibilities, and inspired me to continue my journey with a deep sense of purpose and passion.
The workshops on Aboriginal mental health were profoundly eye-opening. They brought attention to the unique challenges faced by Indigenous communities and the imperative to provide culturally safe and responsive mental health care. The workshops on rural psychiatry further highlighted the barriers faced by individuals in remote areas in accessing mental health services. As an attendee, I couldn't help but draw parallels between the insights shared in these workshops and the context of rural and Māori mental health in Aotearoa.
As a junior doctor, I felt privileged to have had the opportunity to meet and connect with the dedicated professionals working in the field of psychiatry. Engaging with experienced psychiatrists and trainees enriched my understanding, provided mentorship possibilities, and inspired me to continue my journey with a deep sense of purpose and passion.
Contact
contact pif@ranzcp.org to organise a yarn.
