I'm keen to get in touch with any old friends of Stephanie Ongley. She lived mostly in #Paraparaumu and went to Erskine College "74 and Kāpiti College "76. If you knew her or know someone who did, would love to hear from you.
Thanks! Steph's daughter.
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The departure of 3 very senior and experienced health sector leaders in a short time is a clear signal of despair and dysfunction whatever they might say politely and publicly
Pleasure to do this podcast on the amazing amount we now know about the biomedical underpinnings of #LongCovid. Podcast can be accessed here https://t.co/qjUKA1OWfn - and see story below. @BurnetInstitute
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We should also be clear that Indigenous rights pose no threat to equal rights, which is the primary basis of ACT’s argument. They are just an example of how certain people’s rights associated with their position - e.g. having signed a contract, etc. - need to be protected. 4/
National's latest reckless cut: $15 million from programmes which keep people well and out of hospital.
The NPHS looks after health promotion, disease prevention and protection – the exact things we need to be investing in.
Generosity isn’t just a sign of virtue. It’s also a mark of intelligence.
Data: people with high IQs have more unselfish values, give more to charity, and negotiate better deals for others. They prioritize the long-term collective good over short-term self-interest.
It's smarter to be a giver than a taker.
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Lots of issues here that say a lot about this government,their credibility,modus operandi,how they decide policy + for https://t.co/NtxPQjcFJL minor parties can introduce such contentious issues and how this repeal became part of NZFs coalition demands🤔 https://t.co/BKOKYdKOKQ
I installed a box high up on a pole somewhere in the Mission. Inside is a crappy Android phone, set to Shazam constantly, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It's solar powered, and the mic is pointed down at the street below https://t.co/8D4yYNBPgu
“If we provide the means for our most vulnerable to live with decency and dignity, there’s a much greater chance they will find long-term solutions to their own challenges.” — Brooke Pao Stanley @_BPS__
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📢 Save the date for our next conference!
🗓️ 2 & 3 April 2025, with pre-conference workshops on 1 April
📍 Taking place in Lisbon, in partnership with the Behavioural Sciences Group at the NOVA National School of Public Health.
We hope to see you there!