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Maori are least likely to get professional post-natal suppor
Thursday, 14 April 2016, 9:48 am | Whakawhetu National SIDS Prevention for Maori
Maori are less likely to receive the post-natal support they are entitled to than other groups of New Zealanders, a seminar at Parliament hosted by Green MP Marama Davidson will be told today. More >>
Safe Sleep Day, Friday 5 December
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 10:16 am | Whakawhetu National SIDS Prevention for Maori
New Zealand’s national Maori SUDI (Sudden Unexpected Death of an Infant) prevention organisation Whakawhetu is managing Safe Sleep Day, 5 December. Safe Sleep Day is a national campaign devised by Whakawhetu, focused on promoting safe sleep practices ... More >>
High rates of Maori SUDI prompt community gathering
Wednesday, 26 August 2015, 10:55 am | Whakawhetu National SIDS Prevention for Maori
Exceptionally high rates of Maori SUDI (Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy) have prompted a call to action hui being held at Kokiri Marae in Petone this Thursday 27 August. More >>
Maori focus for Safe Sleep Day
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 9:51 am | Whakawhetu National SIDS Prevention for Maori
The national Maori SUDI (Sudden Unexplained Death of an Infant) prevention organisation Whakawhetu says that Maori are the priority for Safe Sleep Day, 5 December. Safe Sleep Day is a national campaign focused on promoting safe sleep practices for babies, ... More >>
Too Many Babies are Dying from SUDI
Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 11:31 am | Whakawhetu National SIDS Prevention for Maori
Another tragic baby death highlights the importance of protecting babies from Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI). Every year between 50-70 babies die from SUDI. In most cases, death may have been prevented if families were strongly supported ... More >>