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4th National Suicide Prevention Symposium28th November 2006University 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
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Outline
• Welcome and Tatalo (opening prayer)• Introductions• Suicide Prevention and Pasefika
Communities• NZ Suicide Prevention Strategy 2006-
2016• Open Discussion• Closing and Tatalo
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Introductions
• Name• Organisation• Role• How do you see your role preventing
suicide?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Open Discussion
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Fa’afetai tele lava
Magnum Tuipulotu SPINZ
Community Liaison
DDI 09 300 7029Mob 0274 400750
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