Whare Tukutuku and Te Rau Ora are excited to launch a new report on Māori experiences of alcohol screening, brief intervention and treatment referrals. The research sought to understand why Māori were screened less frequently than non-Māori, the effectiveness of current screening tools and how culturally appropriate approaches could be developed. Click here to read the report.
Key findings from the report include:
- Tools don’t always fit Māori culture: Mainstream screening tools can feel irrelevant or reductionist.
- Relationships matter most: Building trust and explaining questions helps whānau answer honestly.
- Flexibility works best: Using a mix of Māori-led and adapted Western tools meets different needs.
- System issues affect care: Māori services are sometimes treated as a backup, and policies or workload can limit effective screening.
- Co-design improves tools: Involving whānau and staff makes tools more practical and culturally safe.
- Review and adapt: Regularly checking and updating tools keeps them useful and effective.
Whare Tukutuku have incorporated these key findings into Te Whare Whakamana, which is framework that can be used by the workforce. If you have feedback on the framework, please provide any comments using this form.
