Te Kaiārahi Kaitiaki - Support Programme
Historical context:
Te Kaiārahi Kaitiaki Support Programme was first set up in 2011, to help connect Ngā Mōkai o Ngā Whetū Aotearoa Māori Dental Students Association (MNoNW) with experienced oral health clinicians. The aim of Te Kaiārahi Kaitiaki Support Programme is to provide support for tauira throughout their undergraduate training and also to give them the opportunity to link up with oral health clinicians, to gain knowledge and hands on experience in preparation to enter the workforce.
Aims
- To strengthen NMoNW undergraduate training
- To provide kaitiakitanga for NMoNW from Māori and non-Māori clinicians
- To increase membership and participation with Te Ao Mārama beyond graduation
Objectives
To provide opportunities for NMoNW tauira to:
- Improve knowledge of and network with Te Ao Mārama executive committee and members
- Experience various clinical environments
- Network with Māori Oral Health Providers
Methodology
- Te Ao Mārama exec committee to ascertain tauira needs to succeed
- Clinical observation opportunities where possible for NMoNW tauira
Expectations
- A hui kanohi ki te kanohi will be held at each Hui ā Tau in order for NMoNW to meet with TeAM exec committee to discuss needs/expectations
- NMoNW to provide written report of opportunities experienced
- NMoNW tauira included in Te Kaiārahi Kaitiaki Support Programme to register for Te Ao Mārama clinical membership upon graduation
2021 and beyond:
Te Ao Mārama continue to assess Te Kaiārahi Kaitiaki Support Programme and plan annually to assess and establish NMoNW and stakeholder needs.
If you would like to support our NMoNW tauira by joining our Te Kaiārahi Kaitiaki Support Programme or if you would like further information, please contact nzteaomarama@gmail.com