What we do
Māori SIDS has over 15 years experience, delivering national and regional services with a focus on co-ordination and provision of evidence based research. We aim to assist whānau, health professionals and communities to reduce the incidence of SIDS and SUDI (Sudden Unexpected Deaths in Infancy). We also advocate on the wider issues that affect the health and well-being of mokopuna Māori and whānau.
Our key services include:
-
Information dissemination
-
Reorientation of health services
-
Supporting whānau
The programme started in March 1994, and is funded by the Ministry of Health. Māori SIDS is based within the School of Population Health, Tamaki Campus, University of Auckland.
Latest News
Wahakura and Bedsharing
Learn about RSS Feeds...
... and how you can stay in touch with the latest from Us.
Doctor's Claim Following New Research A Giant Step Back
Dated: 23 December 2009
The Māori SIDS team, coordinators of a national programme to reduce the rates of SUDI (Sudden and Unexpected Death of Infants) in Māori communities, refutes Dr Ed Mitchell‟s claim that findings of a Pākehā initiated enquiry makes it acceptable to alienate Māori despite their values and beliefs. MORE »Without Vision My People Will Certainly Perish
Dated: 25 November 2009
The Children’s Social Health Monitor confirms that the negative social and health effects brought on by the economic recession will be predictably worse for many of the low income and benefit dependant Maori families and their children. MORE »SUDI Prevention: A Priority To Save Babies During Recession
Dated: 25 November 2009
The Children’s Social Health Monitor, launched today at the Paediatric Society of New Zealand’s annual scientific meeting in Hamilton, confirms that the negative social and health effects brought on by the economic recession will be predictably worse for many of the low income and benefit dependant Maori families and their children. MORE »
