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Update: Increase in funding secures future for Whānau Ora
Budget 2022 committed a further $166.5 million over four years, to help whānau maintain and build their resilience as Aotearoa moves forward from COVID-19.
Budget 2019 and Budget 2020 provided funding to expand the coverage and impact of Whānau Ora. This initiative aims to increase support for whānau to achieve their aspirations and lift overall wellbeing. Increased funding will be available to develop localised commissioning opportunities to support more whānau and improve local decision-making and accountability processes.
Funding is enabling:
- Whānau Ora navigators to improve their skills, knowledge and networks
- Te Puni Kōkiri to facilitate engagement and foster greater support for Whānau Ora across government agencies
- Establishment of an Independent Reference Group to inform the continued growth and implementation of Whānau Ora
- Acceleration of programmes to position Whānau Ora into the future, including setting the strategic direction for Whānau Ora and investment decisions out to 2040
- Support to help more whānau to navigate the immediate and near-term impacts of COVID-19.