RĀM Through Time
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Ringa Atawhai started with the appointment of two community health workers based in Okaihau. Key Person: Cathy Cooney (District Health Nurse).
1985 -
A group of people sat around a heater in Nellie Para’s garage and made the decision to form Ringa Atawhai Trust. This followed the first training programme for community health workers, which was delivered from Kotahitanga Marae, Kaikohe. Key People: Nellie Para and Cathy Cooney.
1986 -
Community Health Workers training continues throughout Te Tai Tokerau. Health lifestyle hui promoted throughout the community. Key People: Nellie Para, June Henwood and Maata Ngawhika.
1986 - 2014 -
Health and Disability certification achieved
2013 -
NZQA registration and accreditation achieved. Ringa Atawhai Mātauranga established.
2014 -
National Certificate of Hauora Māori delivered.
2015 -
New Zealand Certificate Public Health commences
2016 -
Certificate Kaupapa Māori Public Health commences.
2017