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• Healthy Mother Healthy Future (HMHF) – Asian Perinatal Wellbeing Project 2022

  

   

  Waitematā DHB would like to introduce a new project 'Healthy Mother Healthy Future (HMHF) - Asian Perinatal Wellbeing Project' which is supported by the Ministry of Health (MoH) to provide very comprehensive info & support to Asian pregnant women and mothers with infants by improving their accessibility to relevant services for their emotional wellbeing.

   

  This project aims to improve Asian perinatal psychological wellbeing outcomes through collaborative efforts on strengthening the referral pathways, improving health literacy and emotional wellbeing awareness during the COVID19 pandemic period, and promoting early help-seeking and intervention by providing relevant workshops, counselling and practical social support.

   

  It would be appreciated if you can share this flyer via your network (incl. GPs, Maternity/Women's health service providers & community services etc.)

   

  Please see attachments - HMHF Flyer (in English, 中文, Hindi & 한국어) for the community.

• Healthy Mother Healthy Future Programme Receives Award

   

  

   

  Grace Ryu, Operations Manager – Asian Health Services and Gill Graham, Team Manager - Maternal Mental Health represented Waitematā at the Mental Health Service (TheMHS) Conference 2023 in Adelaide earlier this month. Grace and Gill presented an overview of the Healthy Mother Healthy Future Asian Perinatal Mental Health Wellbeing Programme developed at Waitematā to improve the maternal mental health outcomes of women. The programme received a ‘Highly Commended’ award at the conference, which is reflective of the considerable work and collaboration that has gone into its development.

  Well done to Grace, Gill and the many other people at Waitematā and in our community who contributed to this achievement.

  

• Healthy Mother Healthy Future (HMHF) Coffee Group

   

  

  "Being a mum can be tough, but it’s easier with a strong support network!”

  The Healthy Mother Healthy Future (HMHF) Asian Perinatal Wellbeing Programme is running a series of maternal peer support groups, delivered by Asian and Ethnic Health Services (AEHS) - Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora.

  The next group will be for new and expectant Chinese mothers to share their lived experiences and foster meaningful connections over the journey of motherhood. Please refer to the attached flyer for more details.

  AEHS also hosts regular groups for Korean and Indian mothers in the North Shore and West Auckland area.

  To express interest or for more information, please contact Asian and Ethnic Health Services:

  0800 88 88 30 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) waitemata_asianhealthline@tewhatuora.govt.nz  

  Or reach out directly to the organisers:

  • Chinese Groups: Wanny Wu - 021 346 017
  • Korean Groups: Joanna Kim - 021 349 460
  • Indian Groups: Jyoti Mishra - 0800 88 88 30 

• Mental Health Workshop for Health professionals and Community service providers

  

  Mental Health Workshops for health professionals, stakeholders and interpreters      

  Date & time  30 March 2022, 10am to 11:30am & 2 June 2022, 12noon to 1:30pm

  Topic              Assessment & Management of Perinatal Depression in Asian Women

  Speaker         Dr Aram Kim (Consultant Psychiatrist)

  Zoom ID         https://waitematadhb.zoom.us/j/96692873002

  On-line Registration https://forms.gle/bhj15n21zw2umQLd8  or QR code in the flyer

   

  Please see the attached flyer for more details.

   

• Health and Wellbeing Workshop for Seniors

  

  1. 1. Chinese Senior Health and Wellbeing Workshop

   

  This workshop designed to empower the local Chinese community with practical knowledge and useful tips to support better health and wellbeing. Take a positive step toward a healthier life through self-care and increased awareness of palliative care services available in the community.

   

  Date : 8th October 2025 (Wednesday)

   

  Time : 10am - 11:30am

   

  Venue : Long Bay Chinese Association Level 2, 89 Te Oneroa Way, Long Bay, Auckland

   

  For further information or to RSVP, please contact Asian Health Line at 0800 88 88 30. Email: asianhealthline@tewhatuora.govt.nz

   

  This flyer is available in English and Chinese.

   

  

  2. Korean Senior Health and Wellbeing Workshop

   

  This workshop offers a valuable opportunity for elderly Koreans and their families in New Zealand to gain practical knowledge. It aims to promote awareness of available social welfare support services in the community and raise awareness about elder abuse.

   

  Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025

   

  Time: 10:45am - 11:35am

   

  Venue: 59 View Road, Glenfield, Auckland

   

  For further information or to RSVP, please contact Asian Health Line at 0800 88 88 30. Email: asianhealthline@tewhatuora.govt.nz

   

  This flyer is available in English and Korean

• Asian Health Week: Overview and Evaluation Report

  Asian Health Week Seminar: Overview of Presentations and Evaluation Report

  The Waitemata DHB Asian Health Week held from 17^th to 21^st August 2015 showcased the latest research and information on the health status of Asian populations in New Zealand; as well as advances in preparing a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) culturally competent workforce nation-wide.

  Topics covered during the seminar included the latest research and service development models in the areas of:

  • Asian Health Research - trends over the last decade

  • CVD/Diabetes in Asian populations

  • Lifestyles and Asian populations - smokefree; nutrition and physical activity

  • Asian mental health

  • Health of older Asian people

  • Disability in Asian populations

  • Asian refugee population health

  • Workforce development

  
  

  Overall we had 123 attendees provide feedback and results showed a mean of 95% either agreed or strongly agreed that the seminar met their expectations with helpful content, enhanced and improved their knowledge. Attendees also reported that they had gained a good understanding of the subjects presented. In addition to written feedback, the seminar organisers received considerable verbal feedback from participants that the seminar was highly informative; stimulating and presented innovative models of care.

  • View the "Asian Health Week: Overview and Evaluation Report"

  • View Presentations from the Asian Health Week

  • View Photo Galleries from the Asian Health Week

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