Accessibility, acceptability and equity We will improve accessibility, acceptability and equity in psychology practice, through the use of robust data and evidence that advocates for necessary changes to the sector. [...] Collaborating with public institutions and non-government organisations to identify opportunities for increasing the number of pyschologists available across all communities in Aotearoa e.g. [...] Strengthen the current accreditation process in collaboration with training providers and other stakeholders. Indicators of success • Increase in % of diverse populations on the psychologists register • Establishment of new training modelsNEW ZEALAND PSYCHOLOGISTS BOARD BRIEFING TO THE INCOMING MINISTER MARCH 2024 6 Elevating Māori paradigms in psychology We will support our workforce to be able [...] We will support the bicultural space to be embraced and understood. [...] Design and introduce training for currently registered psychologists to provide more culturally-safe psychology services. Indicators of success • Every training programme teaches the application of the Meihana Model • Indigenous psychology is reflected in the accreditation standards Building trust with the psychology workforce We will strengthen engagement with the psychology profession and enco [...] We will hold wānanga with psychologists to kōrerorero on the direction of, and issues facing, psychology. [...] Promote the use of te reo Māori in our communications and public profile. [...] The aim of the programme is to equip new-to-New Zealand psychologists to provide professional services in a New Zealand context and develop skills to work safely with tangata whenua. [...] Increasing inequities in vulnerable populations • Māori and Pasifika communities experience disproportionately high rates of mental health disorders compared to the general population. [...] We would relish the opportunity to meet and discuss our profession with you in more detail.
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