Āta Hihiko

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Children and young people are happy and healthy

Status:
Ongoing
Lead agency:
Ministry of Social Development
Action timeframe:
From 2019

Āta Hihiko is customised technology that aims to motivate small behaviour changes to build aspiration, good habits, resilience, and mental and emotional well-being in young Māori. Created by MSD, in partnership with Be Intent, it was run as a trial with 100 young Māori.

A pilot of the co-designed solution with a larger sample group was paused due to COVID-19. This was to further understand the impact of the app on improving wellbeing outcomes for young people.  MSD will work with Be Intent to determine the best way forward.