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The CCN Pacific Caucus (CCNPC) is a collective of Pacific representatives on workstreams and service level collaboratives, and ex-officio representatives from the Te Whatu Ora Waitaha, CCN and primary health organisations.

The group's purpose is to promote a coordinated focus on equitable health outcomes for Pacific peoples in all the CCN work in Canterbury, and support each other in doing this. The main objectives of the group are to provide support to Pacific representatives and use the collective Pacific skillsets, strengthening contributions to WS and SLCs. 

To contribute to the aspiration of equitable health outcomes for Pacific, the health needs of Pacific People must be prioritised across all CCN WS and SLCs in planning, implementation and evaluation processes.

 

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07Oct

Sharing the benefits of shared care plans

Elly Edwards |07 Oct, 2019 | 0 Comments | Return|

Pasifika elders and health and wellbeing services participated in a Pasifika Matua Fono (elder's meeting) to find out more about health services available to them and how to look after themselves and their families. 

The fono, held in September, was part of a series connected to the Tutupu Project – a collaborative partnership involving several health organisations who deliver health education to Canterbury's Pasifika communities through churches. The Matua fono focuses on information especially relevant for older people.

Jules Wilke, Canterbury Clinical Network (CCN) Project Facilitator talked to the group about Shared Care Plans, particularly the Acute Plan and Personalised Care Plan.

"The day provided a great opportunity to talk directly to members of the Pasifika community about the benefits of having a plan," says Jules.

The group heard how having a plan can make visits to after hours facilities and the Emergency Department easier, because you don't need to constantly retell your story. 

"The plan tells it for you and you can feel safe knowing all your important health information is stored safely in one place.”

A handout was given to members of the group, which included questions about their health, what they want to do if they are sick, traditional Pasifika treatments they use, what they need to feel culturally safe, what is important to them and who can help them with their health.

Tangata Atumotu Trust Health Promoter Losana Korovulavula, who helped to organise the event, said it was valuable to have the handout, because it meant they had something to take home to discuss further with their family and their general practice team.

“Information is so important to empower ourselves. We are not only taking this information for us, but also for our community, families and friends,” says Losana.

“This fono is good way to bring the elders together because they are comfortable in their own space. They ask questions and learn from each other, so it’s important these types of fonos take place.”

Seulata Fui who supported some of the matua at the event and helped to translate, said the Shared Care Plans are useful for this group, because many of their whānau and children speak on their behalf to health services.

“But, the Shared Care Plan includes what they want. It speaks for them. That’s their voice,” says Seulata.

“It also stops them having to repeat their information to each person they meet when they go to the doctors, which can be frustrating for them.”

The day was rounded off with Melissa McCabe from the CCN’s Community Respiratory Programme, getting the group on their feet dancing to some of their favourite tunes, including John Rowles and Elvis. She showed them how they can move and have fun, without realising they were exercising.

"The laughter and warmth in the room was contagious and I think we all learnt a lot from each other," says Jules.

More information about the Shared Care Plans can be found on Healthinfo.

View a video with some of the day’s highlights here.

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Useful resources

Pacific Health Framework

A framework for improving health outcomes for Pacifica peoples.

Kapasa

A tool for policy managers, advisers and analysts within government agencies.

Integrated Planning Guide

A resource for planning healthy, resilient and sustainable communities

Benefits of Shared Care Plans

Sharing the benefits of Shared Care Plans with Pasifika Matua