We learned that parents thrive when they get the right help and right information early. With support from Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, we evaluated what worked for whānau and what didn’t. We found that if our workshops were fun and healthy, if text messages were relevant, and we employed friendly staff with cultural experiences, then HBHF would work for everyone.
We continue to design our workshops to be fun, friendly and factual, with information gathered from local health experts, public health specialists, midwives, lead maternity carers, nutritionists and cultural ambassadors.