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For the past few
months I have watched Ko Awatea take shape
and with less than two months to go, until
the official opening on 21 June 2011, I can
see the amazing potential this new
innovation centre will have for improving
the health of our patients, the health of
our community and the jobs that we do.
While a lot of work
has been going on behind the scenes, I’m
mindful there is always more we should do to
share information about Ko Awatea’s meaning,
purpose, function and in particular what
this new centre will mean for you, your job,
the patients you look after and the
community you serve. Rest assured we are
stepping up our communication efforts, and
our small but enthusiastic team will try to
ensure that your questions and concerns are
answered.
Nothing beats face to face communication so
over the next few weeks I’ll be talking to
people from all around the organisation,
sharing key activities and getting your
ideas and thoughts about some of the
activities you would like to see coming in
and out of Ko Awatea, the resources that may
be required, any potential barriers you may
see and effective solutions.
We are aiming to attend all the meetings we
can, so please don’t hesitate to invite us
if we haven’t approached you already. We
will also be holding a staff open day on 16
May, so come along, take a tour and use this
opportunity to ask any questions you may
have about the Centre.
We will be updating you on a regular basis,
so please take the time to read this
fortnightly newsletter and become involved
with the activities we have planned over the
coming weeks. If you would like one of the
Ko Awatea team to come and talk to your
department/service, please let us know via
our new email address:
koawatea@middlemore.co.nz
Professor Jonathon Gray,
Director Ko Awatea
What is Ko
Awatea?
Ko Awatea is not just a building or an empty space
waiting to be filled. This new and exciting
innovation centre is about people and supporting
them to provide the best care they can for their
patients and community ...
Read more
What will Ko
Awatea mean for me?
As we go around talking to people, we have
learned that Ko Awatea can offer different things
...
Read more
Some of the key
activities coming out of Ko Awatea
As mentioned earlier I'd like to work with you on
determining what some of these key activities can
be.
In my mind I see Ko Awatea running a series of
seminars addressing the ‘wicked problem’ which
feature local, national and international experts in
their field.
I see Ko Awatea providing a wide range of
courses, not only for our students but for our staff
to up-skill and develop their careers. It’s a 5+
year process – building great healthcare
professionals with great improvement skills.
I see innovative ideas and healthcare initiatives
being developed and driven by the DHB with Ko
Awatea’s support and I see a series of health
campaigns which make a difference to the
people we care for both here in the hospital and in
the community.
Most of all I'd like to see some clear outcomes
as a result of the work we are doing, backed up by
the data and research that shows we are heading in
the right direction.
What would you like Ko Awatea to deliver? We’d
love to hear your ideas so drop us an email at
koawatea@middlemore.co.nz
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There is a
very special story associated with the naming of
Ko Awatea. Bernard Te Paa, General Manager Maori
Health takes us on the journey behind the name.
Watch the video
Inside Ko
Awatea
All of the spaces within Ko Awatea have been set up
with the latest technology and have been designed to
encourage the sharing of knowledge and ideas.
Take
a look inside
Competition
We need your help to come up with an 'original'
quote, that will be displayed (with others) along the corridor that leads
to Ko Awatea. This corridor is where the
journey to Ko Awatea begins and ends and will be
travelled by staff, students, public and visiting
academics from all around the world.
To find out how you could win a $50 Westfield
voucher
Read more
Key dates for your
calendar
There is an extensive list of meetings and informal
visits already in place – please contact us if your
team wants us on your agenda.
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Staff Open Day at Ko Awatea - 16 May
2011
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Ko
Awatea booking schedule available - May 2011
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Jonathon's Blog up and running - May 2011
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Ko
Awatea website goes 'live' 20 May 2011
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Ko Awatea opens its doors - 13
June 2011
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Official opening - 21 June 2011
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Centre occupied by MIT, AUT and
University of Auckland students - July 2011
Did you know ....
That 60% of
funding for Ko Awatea comes from our partners:
AUT, MIT and the University of Auckland |
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