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Systems Change / BY Shelwin Khan

Punish no more

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Shelwin Kahn says for many 501 returnees, their criminal history in Australia may not be immediately visible within New Zealand systems. When disclosure is necessary, their history can carry a significant psychological and social burden.

Systems Change / BY Tracey Cannon

Healing Begins Where Comfort Ends

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On November 12, survivors of state and faith-based care will gather at the Ellen Melville Centre and all around Aotearoa, for a national day of remembrance, truth-telling, and solidarity.

Innovation / BY Taimi Allan

Tech With Heart: My Love Affair With Digital Humanity

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South Australia's Mental Health Commissioner Taimi Allan writes of her love affair with tech and how it can serve us well

Systems Change / BY Romy Lee

“Cultural identity, we can’t keep tinkering with a broken system”

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Romy Lee, Principal Advisor lived experience at Asian Family Services observes Asian youth deal with cultural identity struggles, racism, and the complexities of migration

Innovation / BY Camille Keyte

The map that could save lives

3 min read

Camille Keyte, Care NZ showcases first-of-its-kind nationwide directory of peer and whānau support services and Mutual Aid groups. A tool designed to bridge the visibility gap, and to make sure that no one in Aotearoa misses out on the peer connection they need.

Wellbeing / BY Jase Te Patu

Puāwai: Rangatahi Leading the Mental Health Revolution

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Jase Te Patu – Founder and CEO of Hauora Aotearoa, international speaker and mental health advocate writes : Rangatahi are already leading social change movements. Why wouldn’t they lead the movement for their own mental health?

Wellbeing / BY Danielle Murray

The remedy within

4 min read

Ngātiwai and Rongomaiwahine, Danielle Murray writes : Where the system tell me there is something ‘wrong’ my culture tells me there is something very right with me

Podcasts / BY Arlina Allen

409 From Elite Athlete to Inmate: The Wake-Up Call That Changed His Life

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Choosing Yourself Isn't Selfish — It's Necessary In this episode of The One Day at a Time Recovery Podcast, I sit down with Hakeem

Podcasts / BY Arlina Allen

408 Overcoming Betrayal And Suicidal Depression In Sobriety

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How Journaling, Community & Self-Compassion Can Transform Recovery: A Conversation with Sonia In this episode, Sonia from Sisters in So

Podcasts / BY Arlina Allen

407 The Brutal Truth About Why You Stay Stuck And How To Break Free With Brett Eaton

2 min read

Today I am joined by Brett Eaton, who is a motivational speaker, high performance coach, and the best selling author of "Uncomfortable

BY Simon Kozak Editor

Latest edition dropped

1 min read

Check out the latest from sector digital magazine HORIZON. Sonya Russell reviews the new report from Te Hiringa Mahara and the new direction

Wellbeing / BY Ivan Yeo

A world of difference

2 min read

Ivan Yeo writes there’s always more than one way to see the world—and sometimes, the magic lies in learning how to see both.

Systems Change / BY Mark Orr

Leading organisational change for social citizenship

3 min read

CEO of Flourish , Mark Orr writes when we change structures or practice, pre must acknowledge the emotional impact, or the logic will not land. We have to speak to the head and the heart

Systems Change / BY Kiara Grant

Connect, collaborate, learn

2 min read

TheMHS Communications Lead Kiara Grant presents highlights from the inaugural forum on crisis response and mental health across Aotearoa.

Systems Change / BY Simon Kozak Editor

Solasta – a social enterprise with purpose

3 min read

At Solasta, clients receive more than just therapy — they experience care that is compassionate, personalised, and grounded in evidence. Wit