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The Moko Foundation is a non-profit charitable trust established to build a better Aotearoa New Zealand through health, leadership and education.
The Moko Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the well-being of New Zealand (Aotearoa) through health, leadership, and education initiatives. Founded in 2011 by Dr. Lance O’Sullivan and Tracy MacFarlane, it works to improve lives and foster positive change across communities.
With a holistic focus on health, leadership, and education, the foundation empowers individuals and promotes a brighter future for Aotearoa.
The Moko Foundation has a growing impact, with many rangatahi benefiting from its leadership programs and mentor network, helping them develop skills to uplift their communities.
Waharoa ki te Toi, a research center in Kaitaia, advances health outcomes by generating new knowledge. This unique partnership between the Moko Foundation and the Maurice Wilkins Centre unites over 150 top scientists and clinicians to drive impactful health research.
The foundation’s success is fueled by its dedicated staff, whose passion and hard work drive positive change in health, leadership, and education across Aotearoa.
The Moko Foundation
2 days ago
Kia ora whānau - We are down at PaknSave here in Kaitāia today recruiting whānau to participate in our research study and learn more about what we are up to! Come and register with us and be into win this trolley full of groceries + a $75 PAK’nSAVE voucher! Nau mai whānau. ... See MoreSee Less
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Do u have a online regester please
The Moko Foundation
4 days ago
🎉 Huge congratulations to our two lucky winners! 🎉
We'll be reaching out this week to organize a time for you to pick up your awesome hunting and fishing vouchers! 🐟🎣
Watch the video to see if you were one of the lucky winners!
And a massive mihi to everyone who joined in our community quiz about pneumococcal and meningococcal bacteria. Some did better than others! Here's a quick recap of the correct answers, e hoa mā:
Quiz Answers:
1. What are pneumococcal and meningococcal bacteria?
Answer: Bacteria that can live in our noses and throats
2. Can these bacteria cause serious illnesses?
Answer: Yes, they can cause meningitis and pneumonia
3. How do these bacteria spread?
Answers:
Through the air when people cough or sneeze, and
by sharing food, drinks or utensils
4. Are vaccines available in NZ for these bacteria?
Answer: Yes! Vaccines are available and are given at specific ages.
5. True or False: If I don’t feel sick, I’m not carrying these bacteria?
Answer: False — you can carry these bacteria without symptoms and still spread them.
6. Which NZ supermarket first opened in Kaitāia?
Answer: PAK'nSAVE
7. Who is a well-known and respected operational manager at Kaitāia Hospital? Neta Smith ... See MoreSee Less
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Kia ora my understanding its spread through coughing sneezing as the bacteria is carried through the droplets.
Awesome mahi The Moko Foundation ❤️🤍🖤
The Moko Foundation
4 days ago
Applications for Our Open Vacancies at The Moko Foundation Are Closing Soon!
We are excited to invite passionate and dedicated kaimahi to join our kāhui! If you're committed to creating a positive impact in our hapori, we want to hear from you.
We’re currently hiring for the following positions:
🔹 Health Community Engagement Officer
🔹 Project Support
🔹 Project Lead Facilitator
Join us in delivering meaningful programmes that support whānau, rangatahi, and our local community. If you’re ready to be part of a supportive team that values community-driven kaupapa, apply now!
Find full Job Descriptions here: 📄👉 mokofoundation-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/teaumihi_themokofoundation_com/EnQzO74g4PxNn7ioZk...
Tono mai / Apply now: form.jotform.com/251488330952865 ... See MoreSee Less
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