Southern Cancer Society and He Waka Tapu present:

Kia Ora E Te Iwi - Southern Cancer Society Training.

Enhance Understanding: Provide staff with a comprehensive
understanding of all cancers and its impact on Māori and Pacifica
communities.

Cultural Competence: Foster skills in culturally competent
communication and support tailored to Māori and Pacifica
whānau.

Practical Skills: Equip staff with practical tools and strategies for
supporting whanau through cancer diagnosis, treatment, and
recovery.

Emotional and Spiritual Support: Address the emotional and
spiritual aspects of coping with cancer from a cultural
perspective.

Programme: (subject to change)

TIME	DISCUSSION TOPIC	LEAD PŪKENGA
10:00 am	Mihi Whakatau \| Karakia	Lisa Ratima-Livesley - Pou Ārahi
10:15 am	Prostate Cancer Foudation	Derek / Russell
11:00 am	What is Cancer?	Desma Dawber
12:00 pm	Karakia, Kai o te ra nui - Lunch	Tātou
12:30 pm	Navigation and Advocacy	Tiria Stewart
1:15 pm	Rongoa Māori	Tiana Te Moana
2:00 pm	Feedback forms and whakatika te ruma	Tātou
2:10 pm	Karakia Whakamutunga	Tātou

For more information please contact: lisia.ratima-livesley@southerncancer.org.nz