He kete rauemi: Maintaining learning and kaimahi wellbeing

Te Pou website provides a range of wellbeing videos resources for kaimahi to explore ways of maintaining their own wellbeing and contributing to a healthy workplace.

This e-learning introduces kaimahi to the models, benefits, and application of supervision practice. Suitable for kaimahi in support work, CPSLE and clinical roles. Approx. 90 mins of self-paced learning.

Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission provides written guidance (30 pages) on the importance of meeting health literacy needs and a three-step process for communicating with tāngata whai ora and whānau.

Health NZ Southern has developed a short video (8 mins) that outlines the ISBAR communication method for assisting with verbal and written communication during handovers and referrals.

E-learning module for Health NZ kaimahi that introduces the ISBAR model that supports effective and cooperative communication during briefings and handovers. Requires a Ko Awatea LEARN account. Approx. 30 mins of self-paced learning.

E-learning module for Health NZ kaimahi about making information clear and easy to understand when communicating with tāngata whai ora, whānau, and other kaimahi. Requires a Ko Awatea LEARN account. Approx. 30 mins of self-paced learning.

E-learning module for Health NZ kaimahi about ensuring written information and resources are inclusive and accessible for everyone. Requires a Ko Awatea LEARN account. Approx. 30 mins of self-paced learning.

A podcast series by support workers, for support workers. Topics and resources include vicarious trauma, reflective practice, leadership, supporting older people, supporting parents, peer support in EDs, and career pathways.

This brief evidence update (10 pages) provides kaimahi with information about the potential impacts on wellbeing and practice, as well as strategies to prevent and alleviate vicarious trauma.

Whāraurau provides an e-learning to help kaimahi understand how trauma can affect people who support, protect and serve vulnerable tamariki and whānau. Approx. 90 mins to complete.

Te Pou offers a series of supervision guides tailored to addiction practitioners, support workers, CPSLE workforce, and nurses.

Funding for postgraduate training for new graduates and existing practitioners working in Health NZ, NGO and primary care settings, including nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists and addiction practitioners.

Te Pou provides information on how to become an addiction support worker, addiction peer support worker, or addiction practitioner/health professional. Includes information on education providers and courses available.

This scholarship is open to anyone studying towards a qualification that contributes to reducing harms from alcohol and other drugs and problem gambling.

Te Rau Ora Scholarships & Bursaries provide financial assistance for Māori students undertaking or completing a NZQA accredited qualification in health and wellbeing. Including the Māori Health Leadership Scholarships.

The Futures that Work Pacific Mental Health and Addiction Scholarship programme is open to those of Indigenous-Pacific descent, currently enrolled in an NZQA-accredited mental health-related qualification.

A leadership a tool that can help enhance skills and attributes for leading self, teams, and services. This tool includes the peer coaching micro-learning series.

The Real Skills assessment tool can help managers and leaders gain insights into team capabilities and development needs.

Written guidance (15 pages) for people leading and managing organisational change in the mental health and addiction sector.

Blueprint for Learning offers a workshop for managers, team leaders and emerging leaders to increase their knowledge and confidence to promote workplace wellbeing (cost applies).

Written guide (17 pages) with information relevant to kaiwhakahaere/managers who are responsible for establishing and enabling reflective practice for mātau ā-wheako CPSLE (consumer, peer support and lived experience) workers within their organisation.

Written guidance (50 pages) to help managers and leaders understand and implement clinical and professional supervision in their organisation.

An infographic outlining the values and approaches that support effective collaboration in the mental health and addiction sector.

The Mental Health Foundation provides the Open Minds e-learning and video series that help managers and leaders to support kaimahi experiencing mental distress at work.