The enhanced model of care establishes a whānau-centric approach which enables primary care to deliver a better experience for whānau and staff, an improved quality of care, and provide greater business sustainability.
Welcome to Collaborative Aotearoa
To foster health and hauora equity for all people
vision
Our Vision
Collaborative Aotearoa purpose is to foster health and hauora equity for all people within Aotearoa New Zealanders.
Our objectives are:
- Transforming health and well-being outcomes for all New Zealanders, particularly through primary care improvements and digital health innovations.
- Elevating the voices of whānau and communities to improve equitable health outcomes for underserved communities.
- Facilitating system change through collaboration with experts, community leaders, and healthcare providers.
- Supporting sustainable implementation and development within local health networks.
Our programmes
mission
Our Mission
Continue to partner with the best experts to powerfully support system change to ensure whānau flourish. We will expand the reach of the Collaborative across the motu, support our base membership of general practices on the journey to become Health Care Home wellbeing partners within localities, and strengthen peer to peer shared learnings and workforce development, at scale and pace. We will boldly drive our mahi towards equitable outcomes for Aotearoa through supporting:
Locally designed and tailored approaches to address priority population needs.
Better connected primary and community care providers centred on shared priorities and measurement.
Iwi-Maori leadership, honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners within the local rohe.
When we change (and challenge) the way we think about and approach healthcare, we transform healthcare outcomes for all, everyday.
values
Our Values
Manaakitanga
Acknowledging the mana of each party in order to create an environment of respect for different perspectives and behaviours.
Whakapono
Acknowledges the need for trust in doing the right things to ensure high quality systems and quality care.
Kaitiakitanga
Acknowledges a duty of care as a custodian that has the best interests of the patient/whānau and staff at heart.
Poipoia
Having empathy and nurturing the provision of quality care for whānau
Pūkengatanga
There is an expected level of expertise by those delivering care and an obligation to do the best for patients and whānau
Oritetanga
All whānau experience the same excellent health and wellbeing outcomes regardless of situation and challenges
promise
Our Promise
Be a catalyst for change – help networks and communities to translate system change, challenge thinking, and enable localised action.
Collaborate and facilitate – bring together community and locality leaders to learn from each other.
Influence – leverage efforts of our network to share the learnings and not reinvent the wheel.
Empower – build capability in our networks and communities committed to change.
Practical implementation – support the doing focused on what really matters to your local network.
Sustainable mahi – set up for sustainable implementation, supported by backbone organisations.
Champion – for resources to communities to achieve local outcomes.
Upcoming events
At Collaborative Aotearoa, we are dedicated to fostering knowledge-sharing and strengthening connections within our sector. Each year, we host a diverse array of events, ranging from engaging webinars to expansive national conferences. These events serve as platforms for professionals to exchange insights, discuss challenges, and explore innovative solutions together.
Our webinars offer convenient, accessible opportunities for participants to learn from experts on a variety of topics. They are designed to fit seamlessly into busy schedules while providing valuable information and fostering meaningful discussions.
In addition to webinars, our national conference hosted bi-annually brings together industry leaders, practitioners, and stakeholders from across Aotearoa. These gatherings provide a unique space for in-depth exploration of pressing issues, networking opportunities, and the chance to collaborate on initiatives that drive positive change.
We believe that by sharing knowledge and experiences, we can build a stronger, more connected community. Our events are crafted to inspire, inform, and facilitate collaboration among all attendees. Join us at our next event and be a part of the conversation that shapes the future of our sector.
join
Membership
Our membership empowers our national learning organisation to deliver invaluable resources, content, and education to our collective workforce, driving quality improvement across the sector. As a member you gain access to an innovation hub brimming with new ideas, concepts, and models of care. Membership opens doors to cutting-edge knowledge and practices that can transform your approach and outcomes.
As a member, you are contributing to a broader movement that prioritises whānau-centred, relationship-driven, and people-led models of care. Membership support enables us to create and share impactful learning experiences, fostering a community dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.
If you are not already, join us. Our membership is open to all primary and community primary and community organisations who coordinate and or deliver primary healthcare and Hauora services to whānau in Aotearoa.