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Happy hour is over

Systems Change / BY James Nokise

Happy hour is over

5 min read

Comedian James Nikose stands up for sober living and says don't make relapse an inevitability - it devalues the hard work

CBA?

Systems Change / BY Nicola Lynch

CBA?

2 min read

Nicola Lynch independent social value consultant, talks SROI not CBA and why you should know the difference

GIFT CHANNELLING

Systems Change / BY Tami Harris

GIFT CHANNELLING

2 min read

Tami Harris CEO ACORN writes If we support neurodivergent children rigorously and early, we’re channelling the gift of neurodiversity into positive, powerful futures.

East meet west?

Systems Change / BY Ivan Yeo

East meet west?

3 min read

Ivan Yeo, mental health advocate asks are we offering the right tools that allow people from all cultures to not only join, but feel they belong within our mental health community

Held back

Systems Change / BY Sally Pitts-Brown

Held back

2 min read

Mental Health And Addition NGO And Community Sector Shocked At Government Decision To Abolish Current Pay Equity Claims

Who's voice is it anyway?

Systems Change / BY David Burnside

Who's voice is it anyway?

3 min read

David Burnside Lived Experience Lead Odyssey House mulls over the "quiet revolution". Some may ask whether its too subtle, when what we actually need is something bold, visible, and power-sharing.

Beyond words

Systems Change / BY Wendy Donaldson

Beyond words

2 min read

What will it take to lower a mortality rate that remains more than twice that of the general population? The latest research is clear: many of these deaths are preventable.

Invisible value

Systems Change / BY Elaine Wogan

Invisible value

3 min read

Elaine Wogan calls for greater recognition, support, and professional validation of clinicians in the NGO sector

Programme stacks up

Systems Change / BY Stephen Blythe

Programme stacks up

2 min read

Stephen Blythe Principal Advisor Communications Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, reveals report. Access and Choice Programmes shows significant Impact at five-year Mark

The great leveller

Systems Change / BY Erin Oneill

The great leveller

4 min read

Erin Oneill CEO BraveHearts writes Addiction is not something that happens to "other people." and it's time to level up.

Mind the gap

Systems Change / BY Amanda Bradley

Mind the gap

3 min read

Amanda Bradley, National Manager, Consumer,Peer Support, Lived Experience . Te Pou. Advocates against tick boxing Lived Experience. In favour of intentional inclusion

Come unstuck!

Systems Change / BY Anna Christophorou

Come unstuck!

3 min read

Anna Christophorou Speedfeaks CEO ponders why NGOs sometimes create unnecessary barriers—rules, tick boxes, and rigid structures that slow progress.

Mans world

Systems Change / BY Dr Moana Tane

Mans world

3 min read

Tauranga Living Without Violence CEO Dr Moana Tane says when it comes to domestic violence, it’s time to favour men.

Time is now

Systems Change / BY Sarah Rowland

Time is now

2 min read

Sarah Rowland,Co-Founder & Co-Chair, Eating Disorder Carer Support New Zealand (EDCS) says Eating disorders are not just about food, weight, or vanity.Without systemic change, lives will continue to be lost, and many will suffer unnecessarily.

Why should I talk to YOU

Systems Change / BY Megan Elizabeth

Why should I talk to YOU

3 min read

Changing Minds, Engagement and Insights Lead, Megan Elizabeth asks why are we still hearing that spaces and conversations aren’t welcoming for Tāngata Mātau ā-wheako?

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