Tag: matt_doocey
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Minister Doocey Leads HealthTech Delegation, Consults Australian Mental Health Commissions
Minister Matt Doocey leads a 26-company HealthTech delegation to Australia's Digital Health Festival. He will also consult with Australian mental health commissions to inform New Zealand's upcoming review of its own commission, seeking insights on best practices.
AustraliaHealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEconomy Matt DooceyDigital Health FestivalMental HealthHealthTechMental Health CommissionsNew Zealand Government
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South Island Needle Exchange Programme Opens to Strengthen Harm Prevention
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey opened the South Island Needle Exchange Programme, a key harm reduction initiative. It aims to prevent substance-related harm, reduce infections, and connect individuals with vital health and social services.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Mental HealthNeedle Exchange ProgrammeSouth IslandSubstance HarmHarm ReductionMatt DooceyNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Boosts Mental Health Crisis Response with $28 Million Investment
New Zealand is overhauling its mental health crisis response, investing $28 million to shift from Police-led to mental health-led interventions and improve safety in care facilities.
Politics and GovernmentHealthSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMedical Science mental healthMatt DooceyBudget 2025telehealthpolicegovernment
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Healthcare Boost for Rural New Zealand
New Zealand's rural communities to benefit from $164 million investment in urgent and after-hours healthcare, bringing services closer to home for those in remote areas.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaGeneral Politics Matt Dooceyhealthcarerural communitiesBudget 2025urgent careafter-hours care