Navigating care: exploring connection with Pacific tāngata whai ora and whānau
Published: June 5, 2026
Links to tools discussed in this session and the contact details for the Whāraurau Pacific Advisory team.
- Siosinita Alofi — Alofi@wharaurau.org.nz
- Maliaga Erick — Erick@wharaurau.org.nz
Tools
Six core strategies for reducing seclusion and restraint |Te Pou
Related resources
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Whāraurau Quality Improvement Tools
Format: External resource
Direct linkWhāraurau is the national centre for workforce development for the infant, child, and adolescent mental health and addictions sector. Learn more about their Quality Improvement tools.
Least restrictive practice evidence Te Pou
Format: External resource
Least restrictive practice is a term used to describe a wide range of approaches, practices and activities that supports a person’s autonomy and makes them the centre of all choices.
Six Core Strategies©
Format: External resource
The Six Core Strategies© are evidence-informed approaches effective in reducing seclusion and restraint events. This whole-of-system approach was originally developed in the US by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors Medical Directors Council (NASMHPD).