Our Partners

Advocacy, Research, Marae/Hapu, Alliance, Funding, Support, Individuals, Media

 

Advocacy Groups

We put a strong emphasis on working with advocacy groups because they interact closely with Maori whanau and communities. 

In addressing these various advocacy groups, the two key messages we have are:

  1. Around best childcare practices
  2. The evidence-based research that supports these best practices

Names of Advocacy Groups

  • Plunket
  • Well child providers
  • Tamariki Ora providers
  • Auahi kore network
  • Family Start
  • Hospital nurses and midwives
  • Tipu Ora
  • Maori Health Providers
  • Social workers
  • MUMA
  • Waipareira Trust

 
  • Nga Maia
  • Nga Ngaru
  • Te Hotu Manawa Maori (THMM)
  • Nga Maia
  • Te Reo Marama
  • Te Kohanga Reo National Trust
  • Maori Womens Welfare League (MWWL)
  • Te Whiringa
  • District Health Boards (DHBs)
  • Primary Healthcare Organisations (PHOs)

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Research Groups

Research groups as key stakeholders help us to identify trends and access specific statistical data.  This means we can have a more targeted approach of dealing with Maori SIDS.

In addressing these various research groups, the two key messages we have are:

  1. That we value their ongoing supply of research data.
  2. That the results of their research lend weight to the credibility of our programmes.

Names of Research Groups

  • Te Puni Kokiri (TPK)
  • Ministry of Social Development (MSD)
  • Housing New Zealand (HNZC)
  • Child and Youth Epidemiology Service (CYES)
  • Health Research Council (HRC)
  • University of Auckland
  • SHORE-Whariki
  • Cot Death Association

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Marae / Hapu

We put a strong emphasis on working with marae/hapu because this is the foundational unit for Maori communities.  This allows us to connect directly with Maoridom.  Marae also provide suitable venues for training and gaining direct feedback. We target marae that already run health initiatives.

In addressing marae, the two key messages we have are:

  1. What we are doing for whanau Maori affected by SIDS
  2. Around child rearing best practices

Names of Marae

  • Papakura
  • Tunohopu
  • Orakei
  • Kirikiriroa
  • Turangawaewae
  • Awataha
  • Ihumatao
  • Pehiaweri
  • Tapu-i-hikitia

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Alliance Groups

Maori SIDS is a small group that works across the entire country.  To get the spread and reach that we need we have formed numerous strategic and local alliances. We are successfully cultivating alliances with local and international organisations.

The key messages we have are the benefits to Maori children of sharing our knowledge and networks.

Names of Alliance Groups

  • Education for change
  • Nga wananga
  • Health Promotion Forum
  • Police
  • Coroner
  • Ambulance
  • Stillbirth and Newborn Death Support (SANDS)
  • National Breastfeeding Advisory Committee (NBAC)
  • NZ Breastfeeding Authority (NZBA)
  • National Health Committee (NHC)
  • Public Health Advisory Committee (PHAC)
  • Public Health Association (PHA)
  • Runanga
  • Hauora.com
  • Commissioner for Children
  • Cot Death Association
  • Maori Womens Welfare League (MWWL)
  • Te Reo Marama
  • SIDS International
  • United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Action for Children & Youth Aotearoa (UNCROC: ACYA)
  • Indigenous SIDS caucus

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Funding Groups

Without funding Maori SIDS would not be able to provide its services and may cease to exist.  Reliable sources of funding are key to our survival. Currently, our sole funding provider is the Ministry of Health.  We are looking to expand our funding base.  

Therefore, our objective is to always nurture our relationship with our funders and potential funders.

The key messages to our funders are:

  • That we value their funding support
  • That we are giving the funders real value for their money
  • That there are measurable social benefits from continuing to support us
  • Their continued support has favourable implications for Maori and wider health issues
  • We are also willing to participate in their programmes
  • We are keen to maintain the contractual relationships with them

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Support Groups

We are extremely grateful for the contribution of these organisations which includes professional and administrative support.  These support groups help us to maintain an extremely high quality of delivery.  The objective of working with these support groups gives us credibility and makes us a strong and robust entity.

Our key message is that we see our relationship as one of interdependence.

Names of Support Groups

  • Auckland Uniservices
  • Maori SIDS Taumata
  • Maori SIDS Oversight Group

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Key individuals

In addition to groups listed previously we have received excellent support from specific people.  Our objective is to continue to nurture these relationships.  In some cases, it means renewing relationships.

The key message is that we value their advice and professional support.

Names of Key Individuals

  • Dr David Tipene-Leach
  • Dr Ed Mitchell
  • Dr Pat Tuohy
  • Team members and their families
  • Whanau, mothers and fathers
  • Pathologists
  • Clergy
  • Kaumatua / kuia

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Media Groups

Without media Maori SIDS would not be able to promote its services, messages and issues.  Reliable forms of media are key to supporting our overall communications strategy. We have considerable experience in working with many forms of media.  We are looking to expand our media base. 

Therefore, our objective is to always nurture our relationship with media groups.

The key messages to the media are:

  • That we value their support
  • That we are a reliable source of information and commentary
  • That there are measurable social benefits from continuing to support us
  • Their continued support has favourable implications for Maori and wider health issues
  • We are also willing to participate with them
  • We are keen to maintain amicable relationships with them

Names of Media Groups

  • Maori media networks
  • Maori Television
  • Newspapers
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Print media

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