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Mapu Maia Welcomes Mental Health And Wellbeing Strategy Inclusion Of Gambling Harm
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Mapu Maia Welcomes Mental Health And Wellbeing Strategy Inclusion Of Gambling HarmThe country’s only Pacific gambling harm provider is welcoming the first-time inclusion of gambling harm in the government’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Mapu Maia CEO Tuala Pesio Ah-Honi says Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey addresses a vital change with the inclusion.
“We see in our communities that mental wellbeing and gambling harm have a significant overlap.
“Crucially, this strategy is backed by an implementation plan and aligns with the Pacific Health Strategy.
Mapu Maia is recognised as New Zealand’s only Pacific organisation dedicated to gambling harm support and provides wellbeing support for Pacific communities.