Health Promotion

It is important that we all work together to promote consistent messages to communities. The more our communities hear those messages, the more likely they are to act in a positive way.

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Health Promotion

What is the role of Te Hiringa Hauora?

Te Hiringa Hauora/Health Promotion Agency is contracted by the Ministry of Health to deliver a national media campaign to support communities to prevent and respond to gambling harm by

Te Hiringa Hauora also supports gambling harm services to deliver national activities and messages at a local level. The work of Te Hiringa Hauora is underpinned by research and evaluation.

  • Increasing the ability of those at-risk and whānau/friends to recognise gambling harm
  • Motivating at-risk gamblers and concerned others to check their gambling, use appropriate self-help approaches and seek professional help when needed
  • Increasing the use of appropriate harm minimisation practices in gambling environments (such as pubs and clubs with pokie machines).

Te Hiringa Hauora also supports gambling harm services to deliver national activities and messages at a local level. The work of Te Hiringa Hauora is underpinned by research and evaluation.