Suicide Prevention for Pacific Communities in New Zealand
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Magnum Tuipulotu. SPINZ Symposium Presentation, Dunedin, 28 November 2006. http://www.spinz.org.nz
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Suicide Prevention for Pacific Communities in New Zealand
- 1. 4th National Suicide Prevention Symposium 28th November 2006 University of Otago Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand Talofa lava, Malo e Lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Taloha ni, Kia orana, Fakalofa lahi atu, Kia ora, Welcome and warm Pacific greetings
- 2. Outline • Welcome and Tatalo (opening prayer) • Introductions • Suicide Prevention and Pasefika Communities • NZ Suicide Prevention Strategy 2006-2016 • Open Discussion • Closing and Tatalo
- 3. Introductions • Name • Organisation • Role • How do you see your role preventing suicide?
- 4. Suicide Prevention: Pacific Communities Statistics: • 22 deaths by suicide (15 males, 7 females), 2003 • 18 deaths , 2002 • 22 deaths, 2001 Pacific peoples are ranked third compared to other ethnic groups (Maori, Asian and European/Other) for rates of suicide. Trends according to specific population groups (eg, age groups) can not be accurately reported due to small numbers
- 5. Suicide Prevention: Pacific Communities Pacific Demographics • Diverse population - Island-born and NZ-born/NZ-raised - languages, values, cultural norms, customs • Predominantly a young population • 6.5% of New Zealand’s population • Geographically clustered in low socioeconomic areas • Often living in overcrowded conditions • Low family or household incomes
- 6. Suicide Prevention: Pacific Communities Pacific Demographics cont’d… • Increased number accessing mental health services • Strong sense of belonging to families, church and community • Individual’s identity and wellbeing are traditionally dependent on family heritage, family connections, roles and responsibilities. • Family and church provide significant and meaningful relationships, which can be a protective factor
- 7. New Zealand Suicide Prevention Strategy 2006-2016 Goal 1 Promote mental health and wellbeing, and prevent mental health problems Goal 2 Improve the care of people who are experiencing mental disorders associated with suicidal behaviours Goal 3 Improve the care of people who make non-fatal suicide attempts Goal 4 Reduce access to means of suicide Goal 5 Promote the safe reporting and portrayal of suicidal behaviour by the media Goal 6 Support families/whanau, friends and others affected by a suicide or suicide attempt Goal 7 Expand the evidence about rates, causes and effective interventions
- 9. Fa’afetai tele lava Magnum Tuipulotu SPINZ Community Liaison DDI 09 300 7029 Mob 0274 400750 Email magnum@spinz.org.nz
Editor's Notes
- Facilitator: “ The NZSPS 2006-2016 was released by the Ministry of Health in June 2006.” Suggestion – show participants the printed resource and suggest to participants “it is a very good resource for suicide prevention, your organisation can order a copy free through SPINZ.” “ Most of you (the participants) will be working within one of these goals. Let’s have a brief look at each one… Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Goal 4 Goal 5 Goal 6 Goal 7 “ The New Zealand Suicide Prevention Strategy is lead by the Ministry of Health, the rationale behind moving to an all ages Strategy will become clear when we look at the statistics in the next module.” “ Since 2005 SPINZ have been contracted by the Ministry of Health to collect and develop information about suicide in all age groups reflecting the about to be released strategy.”