Cultural Safety and Wellbeing:

• Durie, M. (1998): This study emphasizes that culturally safe environments enhance the well-being of Māori individuals. It suggests that when kaimahi Māori work in settings that respect their cultural identity, they experience lower levels of stress and higher job satisfaction.

• NZFVC. (2024): Strengthening and Expanding Local and Regional Family Violence and Sexual Violence Networks

• Jarrod Haar. (2021): Māori in the workplace: Understanding drivers of mental health

• Rameka,L. (2018): A Māori perspective of being and belonging. Matatuhi celebrates whakapapa, that we are all connected – past, present and future.

• Bishop, R. (2012): Research indicates that culturally relevant support networks contribute significantly to the mental and emotional well-being of Māori workers, leading to improved retention rates in challenging sectors.

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Peer Support and Resilience:

• Winiata, R., 2022. Proposing a Kaupapa Tuku Iho informed Māori model for practice to enhance cultural competence and foster kaimahi flourishing within health and social service providers (Doctoral dissertation, The University of Waikato).

• K van Heugten – Stress and Resilience in Human Services. Resilience in Modern Day Organizations, 2023 - books.google.com … The reasons for high stress levels in social work and, more … , encouraging collegiality and peer support as an aspect of … social workers in Aotearoa New Zealand (Enhance R2P)-…. A dedicated space like Matatuhi can facilitate these supportive networks.

• FVDRC6thReport_FINAL.pdf (hqsc.govt.nz) Recommendations

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Professional Development and Training:

• Whānau Ora Commissioning Framework (2010): The framework highlights the importance of culturally tailored training programs in enhancing the skills and confidence of Māori professionals. Wānanga spaces in Matatuhi would align with this approach, providing opportunities for both healing and professional growth.

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Impact on Service Delivery:

• Te Puni Kōkiri (2016): Research indicates that Māori-led initiatives in social services are more effective in meeting the needs of Māori communities. Matatuhi’s focus on culturally grounded responses can improve service efficacy, ensuring that interventions are relevant and effective.

• Ferguson, H. (2011): The study shows that when staff feel supported and culturally aligned with their workplace, they are more likely to engage positively with clients, enhancing overall service delivery.

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Attrition Rates:

• Workforce Research Programme (2017): This report highlights that culturally attuned support systems can significantly lower attrition rates in high-stress sectors, suggesting that initiatives like Matatuhi could mitigate staff turnover and ensure stability within the FV/SV workforce.

• Haar, J.M., & Brougham, D. (2013). An indigenous model of career satisfaction: Exploring the role of workplace cultural wellbeing. This article