The Māori Community Suicide Prevention & Postvention Fund is an opportunity for whānau, hapū, iwi, Māori health providers and community groups to organise and run initiatives that address the issue of suicide in their communities.

The goal of the Fund is to:

• Build the capacity of Māori whānau, hapū and iwi to prevent suicide within communities and to respond effectively if, and when, a suicide occurs by:
  • Reducing Māori suicides.
  • Reducing suicidal attempts.
  • Ease the impact of suicide.

The key objectives of the Fund are:

• Providing support to Māori whānau, hapū and iwi that are experiencing suicide risk and/or are bereaved by suicide.
• Prioritising population groups within their communities that are known to be at higher risk of suicidal distress, including men, youth, rainbow communities and rural communities.
• Building inclusive communities and strengthening community resilience.
• Encouraging a focus on mental wellbeing.
• Raising awareness about available support services.

Successful initiatives from the Fund will help:

• Promote Māori ownership of Māori wellbeing and suicide prevention.
• Build on the strengths of Māori whānau, hapū, iwi and communities.
• Deliver culturally safe supports and services.
• Prioritise whānau-centred treatment and management models.
• Acknowledge intergenerational trauma, grief, and loss of mana.
• Provide suicide bereavement responses that protect the continuation of whakapapa, hapū and iwi structures, and;
• Build the evidence base and Mātauranga Māori of what works for Māori.

Get in touch with the Community Fund team:

Email: communityfund@terauora.com

Phone: +64 4 473 9591 or 0800 122 616

Website: https://centreofmaorisuicideprevention.com/

Te Whare o Kirikiriroa | Hamilton Office

233 Anglesea Street, Hamilton

PO Box 104 Hamilton, 3240.