Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa

Platform Trust this week released a report looking at the role and impact of NGOs in the mental health and addiction sector. It shines a light on the important mahi being delivered and highlights a growing workforce that deserves to be valued. NGOs employ a significant portion of the MH&A workforce and support in excess of 73,000 people with mental health or substance use needs, therefore investment in NGOs is essential for a resilient service system. 

This International Women's Day, we're taking a moment to celebrate the women of Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa - recognising their contributions to our teams, whānau and communities and the difference they make every day. TeAtuanui and Arpita from our Admin team (pictured) are just two of the many women we're honouring today! #IWD2025

As we approach Te Tiriti o Waitangi Day, Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa reaffirms its commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We acknowledge the ongoing importance of this foundational document in New Zealand’s history and our collective future. Through continued learning, collaboration and respect for Te Ao Māori, we strive to ensure that Te Tiriti o Waitangi is woven into the fabric of our mahi. We honour and celebrate Aotearoa’s diverse cultures, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where all voices are heard, respected and valued. ➡️ Learn more about our mahi at https://lnkd.in/gBFFwa7M

We're seeking an Executive Assistant to join us and provide support to two Tauranga-based Executive Team members. If you're proactive, professional and thrive in a fast-paced environment - we want to hear from you! #werehiring #careeropportunity

From our whānau to you and yours - here's to a joyful, safe and relaxing festive season! 🎄

An inspiring day at the Digital Mental Health Summit! Here at Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa, we believe digital technology can be a key enabler in creating more accessible and effective mental health services. That's why we were proud sponsors of the Digital Mental Health Summit held in Wellington this week. The summit saw leaders from across New Zealand's mental health, addictions, and digital health sectors come together to discuss how digital tools and platforms can better support youth mental health and addiction services. It was an honour to participate in so many inspiring discussions, with an eye to leveraging digital to build a more sustainable mental health delivery landscape in Aotearoa. We don't just talk the talk, however. We walk the walk. In 2020, we launched our Ignite digital health platform ignite.org.nz to empower both individuals and organisations to take control of their wellbeing journey. We do this through proactively accessing support when, where and how people need it. We're also investing in mental health innovation through our innovation hub, which in the last 12 months has included programmes such as a Virtual Reality (VR) trial to reduce vaping in rangatahi. Thank you to everyone who attended, to Minister for Mental Health Hon Matt Doocey for hosting the event, and to the Digital Health Association for making the day happen.

Our annual Impact Report is filled with powerful stories of resilience, collaboration, and growth. While this week of sharing highlights may be wrapping up, our mahi continues—every day. Take a moment to explore the inspiring journeys shared in the report: https://lnkd.in/g7AqEa6i

From virtual reality programmes reducing vaping among students to partnerships building over 1,000 Māori-owned homes, innovation is shaping our future. 🌱🌟 See how we’re growing capability and creating opportunities: https://lnkd.in/g7AqEa6i

Housing is a human right. 🏠 This year, we provided: ➡️ Transitional housing for over 3,200 people ➡️ Emergency housing for more than 1,400 people ➡️ Nearly 500 social homes across the country Explore how initiatives like Te Kī a Alasdair are creating safe, supportive spaces: https://lnkd.in/g7AqEa6i

Did you know we partnered with Ara Poutama Aotearoa Department of Corrections NZ and Mahitahi Trust to launch Kia Tupu Whakaritorito? This innovative drug and alcohol intervention program works to awhi men in remand and correctional facilities, combining clinical, cultural, and creative support. Read more about this and other impactful services in our annual report: https://lnkd.in/g7AqEa6i