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Wāhi Kōrero

Welcome to Wāhi Kōrero, a safe and anonymous place to share health-related stories.

We encourage you to share your experiences of health care, particularly those not often heard. The stories shared on this site will be used for research and help decision makers improve health outcomes.

Check out our projects and the stories shared.

Real Stories for change

Kōrero I wish I could’ve had with the WellChild nurse

I wish I could have been honest about terrible sleep - I lied and said sleep was okay, because I didn't want suggestions to sleep train. I also didn't mention…

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Kōrero I wish I could’ve had with the WellChild nurse

I am a first time Mama and although I had all the support from Whanau and friends I still opted to do well-child checks instead of just going to doctors…

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Kōrero I wish I could’ve had with the WellChild nurse

I wish that the post natal support that I received was for both my child and myself. I had regular check in for my child's health, but our decision to…

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Kōrero I wish I could’ve had with the WellChild nurse

I chose not to take part in the Plunket system with my third baby after my experience with my Well Child nurse after having my second baby. I had a…

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Kōrero I wish I could’ve had with the WellChild nurse

I wish my nurse showed up to the visits she booked with me instead of canceling a couple hours later

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Kōrero I wish I could’ve had with the WellChild nurse

I wish my nurse could have identified the abuse in my relationship. Domestic violence, in my case - emotional and psychological abuse, seems to be avoided and ignored by professionals…

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What happens when I submit my story?

When your story is submitted it will be sent to our team to moderate, from there we will post your story anonymously.

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How will sharing my story help decision makers to improve health care?

Your story will be used to explain to decision makers how healthcare is experienced and the potential areas for improvement.

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Kōrero I wish I could’ve had with the WellChild nurse

I wish I could have been honest about terrible sleep - I lied and said sleep was okay, because I didn't want suggestions to sleep train. I also didn't mention…

Full Story >

I am a first time Mama and although I had all the support from Whanau and friends I still opted to do well-child checks instead of just going to doctors…

Full Story >

I wish that the post natal support that I received was for both my child and myself. I had regular check in for my child's health, but our decision to…

Full Story >

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