Another Tick for Tū Ora as the PHO Achieves Rainbow Tick Accreditation 🌈✅
In September, Tū Ora received confirmation it had achieved Rainbow Tick Accreditation from Toitū Takatāpui.
The accreditation was warmly received after the establishment of a Rainbow Network at Tū Ora, which saw the rollout of a New Rainbow Strategy and included all staff training and education sessions.
The accreditation is a tick of approval and recognition of the hard work of the Rainbow Network. One of the aims is to upskill and improve outcomes for Rainbow communities within Primary Health in the Greater Wellington and Wairarapa region.
Rainbow Network Co-Lead Luca Zampese said, he was extremely proud of the achievement for Tū Ora.
“Working towards the Rainbow Tick helped us create a strong framework for Rainbow outcomes at Tū Ora. We knew we could do better, so working towards the Rainbow Tick helped kick start the process” he said.
“This is just the beginning. We have plans within our Rainbow Network to expand the support we can offer not just to Tū Ora but also to our Practice Network and services.”
The strategy outlines key areas for the Rainbow Network over the next twelve months. These areas focus on training and upskilling, improving policies and procedures, and opening opportunities for staff to engage in a safe environment.
Rainbow Network Co-Lead Lewis Young said the achievement has been a great way to highlight the work of the Network over the past 12 months.
“When Luca and I took over the Network at the beginning of 2024, we took the opportunity to create a strategic plan to guide us in the work we did. We can already see the impact it is having and are proud of the Network, and organisation for its quick adoption of training opportunities” he said.
“We are keen to start exploring the next steps, such as how we can support our Practices and Clinical Services. We see an increase in the number of Rainbow communities who engage with our sexual health service, but know, that many don’t engage with primary health, I’m keen to see this change” he concluded.
Deputy CE and Project Sponsor Mabli Jones said the Rainbow Tick achievement was a testament to the work of the Network.
“We’ve seen the Rainbow Network go from strength to strength this year and are very proud of the Rainbow Tick accreditation. I’m delighted to support and advocate for this approach in Tu Ora, and I am excited to see what happens next for the Network.
The Tū Ora Rainbow Network will continue to advocate and support Rainbow outcomes across the region and looks forward to the ongoing upskilling of our kaimahi and Network.
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