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Amio Matenga-Ikihele presenting to the audience at the Vaka Moana

Pacific Engagement

To increase engagement between Pacific communities and the Aotearoa New Zealand MedTech sector, we:

  • increase awareness amongst Pacific communities about the potential benefits of being involved in the MedTech sector

  • support cultural responsiveness of those in the MedTech sector to the needs of Pacific communities

  • facilitate opportunities to increase awareness of Pacific peoples' health and wellbeing priorities, and to work in partnership on co-designed MedTech solutions that are underpinned by Pacific values, languages and culture. ​

Workshops

Workshops are hosted regularly throughout the year. Sign up to our mailing list to find out when registrations open or take a look at the events page. 

One on One Sessions

For research groups wanting to work with Pacific communities or require assistance to ensure that a grant/project is responsive to and inclusive of Pacific perspectives, one-on-one assistance and advice will be available by request. Please contact us to organise a time. 

Summer Studentships

Every year, we host a summer studentship for undergraduate university students. This is a 10-week programme for Māori and Pacific young people to work with MedTech researchers at universities across Aotearoa and provide Te Ao Māori principles or Pacific worldviews to the project. Sign up to the mailing list to find out when mentor and studentship applications open. 
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