Participants: All employees new to the Waitemata DHB Mental Health Services Group other than CADS which has its own internal process.

Duration: 4 hours

About this course

Orientation is for staff new to to WDHB Mental Health Services working in adult, CYF, MHSOA, Takanga a Fohe and Whitiki Maurea.  Following the mihi whakatau (a Māori welcome) attendees will have the opportunity to meet others across SMH&AS. The orientation will help you to understand the significance of Māori cultural perspectives and priority areas for WDHB SMH&AS. The roles of the Consumer Representative and Family Advisor will also be introduced. Staff will be orientated to key information like policies as well as further training requirements.