He Korowai Oranga - Direction Two: Government Aspirations and Contributions

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He Korowai Oranga - Direction Two: Government Aspirations and Contributions

Government Aspirations and Contributions
As well as supporting Māori to achieve their aspirations for health and disability support, the Government is also committed to reducing the health inequalities that exist between Māori and other New Zealanders through effective partnerships with Māori and active Māori involvement in the sector. DHBs will be the key agents in achieving these aspirations.

A further Government aspiration is to ensure accessible and appropriate services for Māori. DHBs will address the access barriers that exist for many Māori: cost; availability of quality; culturally appropriate services; travel; referral patterns for major operations; the way outpatient services are organised; and the assumptions health professionals make about the behaviour of Māori.

The Government is also conscious of the impact of its broader social and economic policies on the health and wellbeing of Māori. Increasingly, government agencies are co-ordinating their efforts across sectors to address the social determinants of health more effectively.

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