Tūporeariki Collective Healing Approach
Tūporeariki offers an indigenous healing approach for whānau in distress, prioritising their voices through wānanga to understand their stories and realities. It incorporates significant psychosocial factors to highlight historical injustices affecting mental wellbeing.
The Problem
Aotearoa faces systemic issues, including breaches of
Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Simply increasing access to mental health professionals isn’t the solution. Genuine transformation requires a collaborative workforce that moves beyond outdated practices, as noted in the Health and Disability Services Review (2020). The Initial Mental Health & Wellbeing Commission (2021) highlighted the need for non-medical support approaches, pointing out that preventative primary care services can perpetuate racism and worsen outcomes for Māori (Waitangi Tribunal, 2019).
Tūporeariki - The Solution
In 2017, Te Kurahuna developed two new services in
Te Tairāwhiti, using the Mahi a Atua framework under Dr. Diana Kopua’s leadership. These services, Te Hiringa Matua and Te Kūwatawata, embody the Tūporeariki approach.
Operating as an indigenous kaupapa since 2016,
Te Kurahuna focuses on collective conscientised approaches to enhance mental health outcomes. Our work is guided by data-driven strategies like the MyOutcomes platform and the ‘Tai Ruku’ operational manual, with published evidence of the success available upon request.
Implementation Plan
1. Whanaungatanga with Primary Care management team.
2. Introduce Tūporeariki and the operational manual.
3. Develop a communication plan
(internal and community wide).
4. Establish key calendar dates for Tūporeariki clinics and wãnanga.
Collaborating for Change
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Tūporeariki ki Ngāti Porou Oranga
Tūporeariki is Ngāti Porou Oranga’s Primary Mental Health approach in Primary Care
The road to healing can be long and winding with many emotional obstacles to overcome.
Tūporeariki is a space where your stories connect us to the two ancestral cloaks of Rongomātāne, atua of healing.
If you are registered with Ngāti Porou Oranga Primary Care, the below offerings are available to you.
If you would like to register or would like more information, please email us at tuporeariki@tekurahuna.com
TUIA TE PAPA - VIRTUAL via ZOOM
Healing often requires us to challenge our usual approach, and one of the most powerful ways to do this is by coming together as a collective. When we unite, our stories and struggles resonate with others, creating a space where mutual healing can occur. From the comfort of your own home, all you need to do is join us online. Our team will guide the process, crafting a supportive environment for recovery, restoration, and growth—personalised for each participant while harnessing the strength of the collective.Ā TINANA CLINICS
Tūporeariki is an indigenous approach to healing. Pūrākau, maramataka, karakia, a ritual 'Hinekauorohia' and wānanga to reflect, reset and creatively dive deeper into finding your kura huna.
Dr Diana Kopua, RN Kelly Burns and Tohunga Mark Kopua run clinics in Te Araroa, Ruatorea, Tokomaru Bay, Uawa and Puhi Kai iti.
*All referrals through your Primary Care Team or contact us via the email above.TUIA TE RANGI
In your space at your pace, Tuia te Rangi consists of 100 days of pre-recorded offerings.
Healing is a journey and if you struggle to find time to attend the Tūporeariki wānanga this offering may be the best fit for you right now.TUIA TE HERE TANGATA
Brave and courageous like our atua Uepoto, you utilise your collective to embark on your healing journey. This in-person wānanga will engage the collective to work collaboratively on your healing journey.
