Association Aotearoa
Our acronym, dapaanz, reflects our first name – the Drug and Alcohol Practitioners’ Association Aotearoa–New Zealand.
What is the role of dapaanz?
A dapaanz member works to protect and enhance the mana of individuals, whānau, hapū, iwi, and the community to support recovery and wellbeing. A dapaanz member: 1.1 Works to protect and enhance the mana of every person.
What is dapaanz registration?
Registration Criteria You competencies are recognised by becoming a registered addiction practitioner with dapaanz. Competency for registration is assessed according to the Addiction Intervention Competency Framework. All dapaanz members, regardless of status, are subject to the Code of Ethics.
What is the continuum of support for the mental health and addiction sector?
Continuum of support in the context of this unit standard refers to a progressive and purposeful series of actions and treatments through which individuals accessing mental health and/or addiction services receive planned, proactive, multidisciplinary, flexible, and coordinated assistance.
What is Matua Raki?
Matua Raki is the National Addiction Workforce Development Centre within Te Pou (Te Pou Ltd) funded by the Ministry of Health. Our mission is the development of the addiction-related workforces that contribute to the minimisation of addiction-related harm.
How do I register for Dapaanz?
Application process
- Step 1 – complete online application.
- Step 2 – supporting documents.
- Step 3 – return supporting documentation to dapaanz.
- Step 4 – organise payment of fee.
What is ITP code of ethics?
ITP Members subscribe to the ITP Code of Ethics. ITP membership provides greater assurance and trust to clients and the public. If an ITP member breaches the Code of Ethics, their client or a member of the public have the right to complain to ITP who have a process for dealing with complaints.
What is Tangata Whaiora?
Tangata whai ora This term is used to refer to the person who is the subject of care, assessment and treatment processes in mental health. ‘Tangata whai ora’ means ‘a person seeking health’ – acknowledgements to Professor Mason Durie. ‘Tangata whai ora’ is frequently written as ‘Tangata whaiora’.
How common is mental illness in New Zealand?
Mental illness is common, but can severely impact on people’s lives. Recent research found that: Almost one-third of people in New Zealand have a personal experience of mental distress; Members of the LGBTQIA+ rainbow community are almost twice as likely to have a personal experience of mental distress (67 percent);
What is the purpose of the ITP Code of Ethics?
The purpose of this Code is to enumerate and elaborate upon basic principles of ethical conduct that apply to members of ITP. The following Code of Ethics shall be interpreted as a guide only, and not as a rejection of the importance of other duties not explicitly listed.
What is IITP code of practice?
ITP Code of Practice The Code of Practice contains ethical considerations for all tech disciplines, as well as specific practice guidance for project managers, software developers, change management and much more. Practices common to all disciplines. Key IT Practices.
What is whanau ora NZ?
Whānau Ora (Māori for “family health”) is a major contemporary indigenous health initiative in New Zealand, driven by Māori cultural values. Its core goal is to empower communities and extended families (whānau) to support families within the community context rather than individuals within an institutional context.
