Mental Health stories - Page 13
Community startup and home care platform join forces to care for the elderly
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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social issues
Together, WeVisit and Mycare aim to address some of the most essential, personal challenges facing New Zealanders.
Change accelerator participants making positive social impact
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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social enterprise
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vodafone
New Zealand has some statistics we can’t be proud of right now, statistics around youth suicide, around homelessness, around incarceration.
Ian Thorpe talks mental health with construction tech company Procore
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Procore brings together Australian construction figures to discuss mental health; Ian Thorpe shares personal experiences of depression.
Westcon-Comstor gets on the bike to support mental health
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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distributors
Westcon-Comstor is throwing its weight behind the Mental Health Foundation, linking its latest Cisco promotion with fundraising for the charity.
Kiwi digital health company wins international acclaim
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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mental health
NZ’s Melon Health bags global tech award with its life-saving mental health apps, earning international recognition in New Orleans.
Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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saas
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healthtech
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software development
Noted hit their maximum goal of its private equity crowdfunding campaign $500,000 in less than two weeks after launching its campaign.
Digital Realty continues Asia Pacific expansion with new data center
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Digital Realty boosts Western Sydney's economy, creating 500 jobs with the construction of a new, cutting-edge data center.
Kiwi company Promapp picks up Aussie council body as client
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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management
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cloud services
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government
According to Promapp, its cloud-based software will enable the council body to map, review and improve processes on an ongoing basis.
BizDojo and Wellington City Council programme set to help founders thrive
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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wellington city council
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mental health
Collider drives innovation and business growth in the capital through a range of learning and business development initiatives.
Fraser Coast Council deploys Promapp to ramp up workflow efficiency
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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document management
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ecm
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martech
For example, if a customer request for a water meter issue is received, a work order can then be generated and a council staff member dispatched.
24 innovators selected to apply for entrepreneur visa through fellowship programme
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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skills gap
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edmund hillary fellowship
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global impact visas
The group selected by EHF are part of the first cohort in a three-year programme run in partnership with Immigration New Zealand.
Christchurch cloud software provider announces integration with Perth startup
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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risk & compliance
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mental health
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vault intelligence
Vault Intelligence adds early intervention mental health monitoring and hazard perception training products to its risk and safety management suite.
Young Kiwi innovators most concerned about environment and education issues - survey
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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inspiring stories
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millennials
The future of the environment and sustainability scored the highest in importance, with 81% of respondents rating it more than 8 out of 10.
App rewards medication adherence with movie tickets - signs NSW health deal
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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apps
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mental health
Perx Health has signed a commercial agreement with Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) to test the platform with selected patients.
Kindness doesn't hurt: New movement unites internet users to #keepitkindonline
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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cyberbullying
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blogging
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online harrassment
#keepitkindonline is a new social media campaign aimed at exposing the nasty side of the internet and encouraging people to making it a kinder place.
'Online home' for Kiwi kids launched in New Zealand
Sat, 3rd Jun 2017
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e-learning
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mental health
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kidsonscreen
New Zealand launches an 'online home' for children aged 5-9, allowing them to explore and discover local content.
First round of speakers announced for Festival for the Future
Tue, 30th May 2017
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mental health
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inspiring stories
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event
The event brings together young innovators and influencers to explore the big issues of our time, and build ideas and skills necessary for the future.
We can stop our students being harmed by 'Blue Whale'
Tue, 16th May 2017
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netsafe
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digital citizenship
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blue whale
Dangerous online game threatens young people in New Zealand, schools urged to defend against it. Blue Whale linked to self-harm and suicide.
Kickstarter project seeks to promote mental health through gaming heroes
Thu, 4th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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health education
A dedicated team is looking to create a breakthrough webseries that uses the power of video games to help those with mental illnesses.
IT industry heavy hitters heading to the ring for charity fight
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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donations
More than 180 IT staff from Auckland and Wellington are taking to the boxing ring as part of this year's IT Heavy Hitters boxing event.