Kia Ora E Te Whānau - Supporting Whānau with Cancer
Event description
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
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