The Hoe Tahi Scholarships are designed for individuals pursuing studies that contribute to reducing alcohol and drug (AOD) harms. These scholarships aim to strengthen the existing and emerging workforce by enhancing the capacity and capability of those working with whānau who face AOD challenges. Applicants can apply for a scholarship of up to $5,000.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Hoe Tahi Scholarships applicants must:

• Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
• Be currently part of the AOD workforce and committed to ongoing professional development.
• Undertake studies that will enhance understanding and knowledge of working with people experiencing AOD harm.
• Be enrolled in a course provided by a recognised Aotearoa-based tertiary institution or training provider.

Important Notes

• Priority will be given to applicants of Māori descent.
• The person studying must apply individually.
• Employers or their funding coordinators cannot apply on behalf of their employees.
• Applicants may only receive one Te Rau Ora scholarship in each funding round (either the Hoe Tahi Scholarship or the Māori Health Leadership Scholarship).
• The purpose of the scholarship is to minimize the financial burden of study and is encouraged to be used toward essential study costs e.g. course fees.
• Notifications will be sent to the email address registered in Tahua (our scholarship system).
• Late, incomplete, or unsubmitted applications will not be accepted. Ensure you submit your online application before the closing date.

 How to apply: 

• Applications are to be submitted through the Te Rau Ora funding portal. To access the funding portal visit: terauora.app.tahua.io.

Timeline

The aim of the Māori Health Leadership Scholarships is to increase and develop the Māori health workforce and to foster confidence in Te Ao Māori, Māori leadership and excellence in health. 

These scholarships are for Māori already working in the health sector and/or who have significant experience in the health sector and are interested in completing an undergraduate or postgraduate health qualification. Applicants can apply for up to $5,000 NZD.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Māori Health Leaderships, applicants must:

• Be of Māori descent.
• Be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand permanent resident.
• Be enrolled in a course provided by a recognised Aotearoa-based tertiary institution or training provider.
• A current leader in the health sector or potential leader aspiring to work in Māori health leadership roles across the health, mental health and/or the alcohol and drugs (AOD) sector.

This includes kaumātua and kuia, mental health nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, recruitment of doctors into psychiatry or medical students who are committed to the mental health and AOD sector.

Important Notes

• Priority will be given to applicants of Māori descent.
• The person studying must apply individually.
• Employers or their funding coordinators cannot apply on behalf of their employees.
• Applicants may only receive one Te Rau Ora scholarship in each funding round (either the Hoe Tahi Scholarship or the Māori Health Leadership Scholarship).
• The purpose of the scholarship is to minimize the financial burden of study and is encouraged to be used toward essential study costs e.g. course fees.
• Notifications will be sent to the email address registered in Tahua (our scholarship system).
• Late, incomplete, or unsubmitted applications will not be accepted. Ensure you submit your online application before the closing date.

 How to apply: 

• Applications are to be submitted through the Te Rau Ora funding portal. To access the funding portal visit: terauora.app.tahua.io.

Timeline

The Workforce Resilience Professional Development Grant supports the growth and resilience of kaimahi Māori working in mental health and addiction services. This kaupapa invests directly into the taonga that are our kaimahi, who in turn will enhance the hauora of whānau.

These Workforce Development Grants are available to support individual kaimahi to strengthen their professional and cultural capability through kaupapa such as:

• Recognised training or credentialing
• Cultural supervision
• Leadership development pathways
• Attendance at wānanga and symposia
• Kaupapa Māori training
• Clinical training
• Peer development opportunities

* All applications must be complete and submitted by Wednesday 19 November at 5pm
* All kaupapa are to be completed before 31 March 2026.
* Grants are approved up to a maximum of $2,500 per kaimahi

If you have any questions, please contact Ormsby.barrett@terauora.com

Kei aku rangatira, this kaupapa acknowledge the critical role kaimahi Māori play, both clinical and non-clinical, in leading change for whānau. Tenei te mihi nui kia koutou katoa. We look forward to receiving your applications.

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Each year since 2020, Te Rau Ora has delivered $1.6m of funding to whānau, hapū, Māori community groups, and Iwi & Māori Providers to run community-led initiatives for suicide prevention.

The purpose of the Fund is to build the capacity of Whānau Māori, Hapū, and Iwi to prevent suicide within communities and respond effectively if, and when, a suicide occurs.

This funding empowers community-led initiatives throughout Aotearoa to help alleviate distress and support whānau known to be at higher risk of suicidal distress such as tāne, rangatahi, rainbow communities and rural communities as well as whānau impacted from loss through suicide.

The fund is a by-Māori, for-Māori approach to suicide prevention and encourages community solutions within Te Ao Māori – drawing upon mātauranga Māori and the strengths of hāpori Māori for hope, healing and oranga. The $1.6 million contestable fund has four funding streams:

• Whānau & Hapū Groups can apply for up to $10,000.
• Māori Community Groups can apply for up to $25,000.
• Iwi & Māori Providers may apply for up to $50,000.
• Iwi/Māori Provider Collaborations may apply for up to $100,000.

More information can be found here