Networking and shared learning experiences

Meet, learn from, and share your experiences and knowledge. Health workers, governance and managers have opportunities to share their models of work, and to pool their practical expertise.  There are a variety of gatherings (national hui, AGM,) and professional development opportunities throughout the calendar year. Our networks give you access to peers across Aotearoa.

Advocacy

Be part of effective advocacy to promote the not-for-profit sector in primary healthcare, and working for increased support for health services to Maori, Pacific, Refugees, youth and low  income families. We have had great success in recent times in becoming more widely known as a credible and significant part of the primary health scene. HCA builds strong relationships with NGOs, Maori, Pacific, Primary Health Care leaders, Government, political and community leaders.  We believe more must be done to address inequalities and remove disparities in healthcare. We support a multidisciplinary team-based approach which includes nurse-led outreach clinics, community health worker led health promotion programmes and the empowerment of patients in their on own healthcare.

Treaty based Partnership Framework

Be an active participant in the ongoing journey of implementing a treaty-based partnership.

HCA commitment to this approach is reflected through:

• the Executive (50 percent Maori )
• staffing Te Kaihautu and National coordinator together lead the staff team
• Kaumatua kaunihera who guide the tikanga
• our national hui that are hosted by members and held on marae.
• our advocacy for reduction in disparities and promotion of an inequalities analysis

Maori members see in HCA a body of experience they can trust, and a source of practical training and skill enhancement which is of direct relevance to them.

Membership Capacity Development

Sharing expertise from within the member services and in house management consultancy
HCA nationally has staff with skills in finance and administration of health services, personnel management, clinical experience, quality programme development, community development, health promotion and health education, information systems, contracting, cross-cultural health provision, business advice, communications.

HCA Suite of Consultants

As part of our strategic plan to support our members we have compiled a suite of consultants. These consultants are well versed in the health sector, HCA kaupapa and have a variety of skills.  Many have a long association with the HCA network and our membership. Click here to check out our consultants page.

Staff development opportunities

Build on your existing skills, through forums, seminars and workshops. Become more informed about issues important to community owned primary health care services. Share and learn cutting edge approaches from experts across the network and externally. Participate in research and evaluation opportunities.