Introduction

E lawe i ke aʻo a mālama, a e ʻoi mau ka naʻauao (1)
He who takes his teachings and applies them increases his knowledge

“All we want is a better future for our children – a future that is good for everyone” (2)

 

Pre-launch Checklist

What do I need to think about during this module?

  1. Given all that you’ve learned – how can you use this new knowledge to make a difference in child health in the Pacific?
  2. What could you do differently moving forward in your current work?
  3. Has this sparked some new interests? 
  4. What will you do next in your educational/career path?

Paddling Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to...

  • Self-identify personal position within the cultural competency/cultural safety continuum through a self-assessment at the end of this lesson
  • Describe specific leadership skills necessary when approaching a community and designing a health message in the Pacific region
  • Analyze the socio-ecological factors influencing child health in a particular setting
  • Identify approaches to engage various sectors of a Pacific community to promote child health

(1)Pukui, M. K., & Varez, D. (1983). ‘Ōlelo No‘eau: Hawaiian proverbs & poetical sayings [328]. Honolulu, Hawai’i: Bishop Museum Press.
(2)
dé Ishtar, Z. (1994). Daughters of the Pacific (p. 196). Victoria, Australia. Spinifex Press Pty Ltd.