Abuse in Care inquiry: Call for Pacific focused redress pathway

26 Jul 2024

Caleb Fotheringham

A survivor of abuse in a faith-based institution wants a Pacific specific redress pathway.

The final Royal Commission of Inquiry’s report found at least 200,000 people have been abused by state and faith-based institutions since 1950.

Pacific people were overrepresented along with Māori, deaf, disabled, and mentally distressed people.

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Key issues

HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS

Covering developments in the provision, funding and organisation of health care services.

EQUITY

Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI.

DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS

Covering prescription medicines and medical devices.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Focusing on efforts to promote health and prevent disease through social and economic interventions.

DIGITAL HEALTH

Exploring the potential digital transformation to provide a more connected and accessible health system.

TE TIRITI

Monitoring how the health reforms and the performance of the health sector uphold Te Tiriti obligations.