In 2007 as part of the Well Child/Tamariki Ora Framework Review (the Review), the Ministry of Health developed this background paper setting out the evidence for proposed changes to the Well Child Framework. This document was used in the consultation process and together with stakeholder feedback informed the changes that have been made to the Framework. The document is now being published online for your information.
Purpose
As part of the Well Child / Tamariki Ora Framework Review (the review), the Ministry of Health has developed this background paper, Supporting Evidence for Changes to the Content of the Well Child / Tamariki Ora Framework, which provides background information and evidence on the proposed changes to the content of the Well Child / Tamariki Ora Framework.In July 2006 the Ministry commenced the review of the Well Child / Tamariki Ora Framework. The aim of the review is to improve Well Child / Tamariki Ora services in order to improve child health outcomes and reduce inequalities.
The review adopts an outcomes-based approach. It is framed by the New Zealand Health Strategy (Minister of Health 2000), the Primary Health Care Strategy (Minister of Health 2001b), He Korowai Oranga: Māori Health Strategy (Minister of Health 2002) and the Child Health Strategy (Minister of Health 1998).