The curriculum is grounded in Te Ao Māori and Hauora Māori frameworks, with Māori and Pacific health models woven throughout to ensure care is culturally safe, inclusive, and equity driven. Training is delivered by practising senior Health Coaches & Clinical Lead who are actively working in clinics, ensuring learning remains practical, current, and relevant.

Our curriculum is co-designed and utilises an evidence-based CEPC (Centre of Excellence in Primary Care) model, tailored to the unique context of Aotearoa, fostering culturally competent practitioners across diverse populations.

• 2 days training (9am – 4.30pm)

• 4 x 1.5 hours virtual mentoring sessions (which will be focused on application of core skills at the workplace (in the community & clinic), modelling through role plays and case studies) 

• 4 x 1.5 hours virtual drop-in sessions

The workshop is scheduled to take place over two complete days and will feature the following elements:

• Introduction of the core skill of health coaching in Aotearoa context; 6 essential skills that makes consults complete.

• Use of outcome measures - Hua Oranga & Duke

• Motivational interviewing

• Equity & Te Tiriti O Waitangi applications & integration in healthcare and how HC’s play a pivotal role in this.

• Long term health conditions and its relationship with mood health.

• Long term conditions and comorbidities

• Boundaries & Risk management & processes

• Support Systems

• Role plays & modelling

On completion of the 2-day training, HCs will attend the mentoring and drop-in sessions. It will be an interactive learning environment.