Māori and Informal Caregiving: A background paper prepared for the National Health Committee

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Māori and Informal Caregiving: A background paper prepared for the National Health Committee

Date of publication: (online) April 2008*

Summary
This paper explores Māori informal caregiving in the context of whānau. Included in this paper is the definition of whānau, which is discussed in detail, and a consideration of the impacts and implications of whānau caregiving for Māori. In addition, an overview of relevant literature is provided, suggesting further inquiry into this topic.

*Please note the Committee sees this paper in its current form as a “work in progress”. The views expressed in the paper do not necessarily reflect those held by the NHC.

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