43725 (2024). Ingrid Leary to the Minister for Mental Health

Written Question

Published date: 29 Jul 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	43725 (2024)
Question asked:	14 Jul 2024
Member asking:	Ingrid Leary
Portfolio:	Minister for Mental Health
Minister replying:	Hon Matt Doocey
Answer received:	23 Jul 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_43725_2024
Document guid:	e188a97e-d15f-42e5-8533-b5752f7b0a92

43725 (2024). Ingrid Leary to the Minister for Mental Health: Does he agree with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Quarterly Performance Report - 1 January to 31 March 2024 that access, to primary mental health and addiction services, is low among Asian populations when compared to all other population groups, and Asian access to services will be a focus for future planning and improvement; if so, what actions, if any, will he take to address this?

Hon Matt Doocey: I am advised that Health New Zealand has funded the development and delivery of cultural competency training for the mental health and addiction workforce, with a focus on Asian and refugee populations. This will support the workforce to deliver more culturally responsive services to these population groups.