Glossary

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  • Advocacy – putting forward views or requests on behalf of another person to reach a desired outcome.
  • Autonomy – being independent and not relying on others.
  • Delegation – working out who is the best person for a task and giving that person the responsibility to carry it out.
  • Dependence – relying on others for support for day-to-day tasks.
  • Holistic approach – considering all aspects of the person and supporting the whole person, not just their health needs.
  • Independence – when a person doesn’t need any support for day-to-day tasks.
  • Interdependence – when a person looks to another person for mutual support, usually from whānau or friends.
  • Kaiāwhina – community health workers who uses tikanga and Māori models of health to work collaboratively with whānau.
  • Learning plan – a document that describes learning tasks the tangata is undertaking.
  • Personal plan – outlines how an organisation will support a tangata.
  • Role modelling – setting examples and inspiring others by demonstrating ideals, attitudes or actions.
  • Self-determination – being able to make decisions that affect your life.
  • Tamariki – children.
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