Ricky Bell

#Māori | PhD | #Physiotherapist | RT's ≠ endorsements | opinions are my own | (ia/he/him)

[Ricky Bell @BellRickyNZ]

New paper: Understanding #obesity in the context of an #Indigenous population - A #qualitative study. #NCDs #Māori https://t.co/eORdeRx2Bu

[Te Rau Ora @rau_ora]

“Kua tawhiti kē to haerenga mai, kia kore e haere tonu. He nui rawa o mahi, kia kore e mahi tonu

You have come too far not to go further, you have done too much, to not do more”

- Ta Himi Henare (Sir James Henare)

#ReoMāori #Whakatauākī

[Ricky Bell @BellRickyNZ]

@rau_ora Lzl9k

[Ricky Bell @BellRickyNZ]

@rau_ora Nau mai haere mai e te whānau ki te waka nei nō @rau_ora

[Te Rau Ora @rau_ora]

Nau mai haere mai ki tēnei mahi whai waahi! The National Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention, Te Rau Ora, is recruiting for a Centre Manager.

The successful applicant will join Te Rau Ora in making a meaningful impact in the lives of Māori communities.

https://t.co/wnuqh1QBCs

[APA President @president_apa]

I am a proud President of the @apaphysio who are one of the 125 signatories to support the voice to Parliament. Every day I see the disparity in health outcomes for First Nations people’s. The voice will continue the journey to close the gap. #VoiceForHealth #physio

[Osteoarthritis Aotearoa NZ @OA_AoNZ]

Keynote Speaker alert!
Prof. David Hunter @ProfDavidHunter (see bio below)
Dr Stephanie Filbay @stephfilbay
Prof. Andrew Briggs @AndrewMBriggs
Dr Hamish Reid @DrHamishReid
Dr Ricky Bell @BellRickyNZ
Dr Meredith Peddie @MCPeddie
and many more... See: https://t.co/mUeP5yMRE3

[Ricky Bell @BellRickyNZ]

@AdamMeakins This seems off Adam and I'm sorry to hear of these challenges. Sadly I too have many detractors, mostly from those who wallow in their own privilege, sense of self-importance, or are just plain racist. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

[Ricky Bell @BellRickyNZ]

@nakedphysio @PhysioNZ Beyond conference, conversations with each other while being mindful of each other's positionality/privileges etc., and @PhysioNZ encouraging articles in its publications on same is a start, as are our obligations to TTOW.

[The Naked Physio™ @nakedphysio]

Thanks for a great conference @PhysioNZ @SandraKirbyWgtn @OSanerivi @BellRickyNZ

[Ricky Bell @BellRickyNZ]

@nakedphysio @PhysioNZ @SandraKirbyWgtn @OSanerivi Was great to have you at conference @nakedphysio, and thank you for sharing your reflections. Great too that they matched your in person kōrero 🤙🏾.

[The Naked Physio™ @nakedphysio]

Listening in to passionate students sharing their experiences of what cultivates their professional identity. So good to hear from new physios about their aspirations and what mentors can do to embrace and nurture their career journey? @PhysioNZ

[Ricky Bell @BellRickyNZ]

@ASGPhysio @nakedphysio @PhysioNZ @BreneBrown @AikoBethea Thanks for the podcast @ASGPhysio, will def have a listen.

[APA President @president_apa]

A warm welcome from our friends in @PhysioNZ and looking forward to the learnings, engagements and interactions with many #physios in #Rotorua. @apaphysio

[Sandra Kirby @SandraKirbyWgtn]

⁦@PhysioNZ⁩ presented with this beautiful artwork by Pasifika Physiotherapy. A tribute and a challenge to keep supporting the growth in Māori and Pacific nations physios#PhysiotherapyConference2022

[The Naked Physio™ @nakedphysio]

“It’s really important to me to pronounce your name properly, can you help me pronounce your name?”

@BellRickyNZ speaking @PhysioNZ conference giving helpful advice to PhysioNZ Whanau when engaging in communication with Māori/Pasifika whanau

[Ricky Bell @BellRickyNZ]

@SandraKirbyWgtn So kind @SandraKirbyWgtn, we appreciate your support.

[Sandra Kirby @SandraKirbyWgtn]

@BellRickyNZ looking like a statesman. He is laying down a significant wero “Racism in all its forms sustains colonisation”. Those of us living on the privileged side of the divide have a responsibility to act

[The Naked Physio™ @nakedphysio]

“Casual racism, we need to knock that on the head, we are a caring profession.” @BellRickyNZ @PhysioNZ

[The Naked Physio™ @nakedphysio]

Listening to @BellRickyNZ discussing an important topic that has been silenced for too long @PhysioNZ