The Future of Cancer Care Navigation: Pae Tukutuku
Tukutuku te pō, tukutuku te ao. This is the voice of Pae Tukutuku—reverberating day and night, past, present, and future, connecting us to those places and moments of significance.
A monumental digital community of practice (CoP) platform designed to enhance the ability of 20 hauora Māori cancer care partners to connect, collaborate and provide quality care and navigation, is about to launch.
Pae Tukutuku, the digital community of practice, established by Hei Āhuru Mōwai, provides a platform to empower cancer care navigators and related kaimahi of the cancer care coordination (CCC) services by providing a space for collaboration, learning, and connection.
Hei Āhuru Mōwai Tumuaki Gary Thompson says Pae Tukutuku provides easy access to resources, insights and discussions that will empower cancer care navigators and related kaimahi of the cancer care coordination (CCC) services.
“This is a very exciting moment for our community and kaimahi, but it’s also a pivotal moment in how we approach cancer care navigation in Aotearoa,” he says.
“Our community will have support at their fingertips to access resources, insights, and discussions that empower them to grow professionally and personally.
“Pae Tukutuku will also see whanaungatanga in action. Engage with like-minded navigators, mentors, and experts who share your commitment to manaaki whānau living with cancer,” he says.
In February this year, a national hui of the 20 hauora Māori cancer care partners called for a common space to engage in conversations, identify and share resources, build evidence and best practice for Māori community care as services developed.
Initial feedback from some of the 20 hauora Māori cancer care partners has been valuable and poignant:
"Having this resource is another taonga for my kete to awhi and advocate for our whānau." - Pae Tukutuku registered member.
"Amplify the whānau voice, expedite access to care and resources to improve hauora outcomes for whānau."
“I want to be part of a connected thriving network of whānau passionate about improving cancer care for whānau Māori.”
For more information about Pae Tukutuku or if you would like to share resources and knowledge for the platform, please contact Hei Āhuru Mōwai Cancer Care Navigation Services Relationship Manager Robyn O'Dwyer on Robyn@heiahurumowai.org.nz.
KEY INFORMATION:
Welcome to Pae Tukutuku.
This Digital Community of Practice isn’t just a platform; it’s a taonga—a resource that reflects the tireless work you do to support whānau living with cancer. Here’s what it’s designed to do for you:
Empower Your Growth: Access a wealth of curated knowledge, from research and resources to practical tools designed to support your professional development.
Strengthen Connections: Find a community of like-minded kaiawhina, and health providers ready to share insights, strategies, and encouragement.
Celebrate Achievements: Share your stories, highlight your innovations, and inspire others in the field of cancer care navigation.
In December, we will be registering our cancer navigators and related kaimahi on to the digital platform. If you have any resources, research or updates you wish to share with the cancer navigators please contact aden@heiahurumowai.org.nz.
Nō reira, e ngā Kahui Hauora, e ngā kaiaatawhai, kaimanaaki, nau mai, haere mai ki te Pae Tukutuku e hora ake nei. And so, to you, our esteemed and respected Māori Health providers, your support workers, your patient carers, we bid you welcome to Pae Tukutuku (Community of Practice).