How to Meet Crucial Sector Standards
At MySkill, one of our top priorities is ensuring that all training is up to date and aligned with sector standards. In practical terms, this means that we routinely take time to review and reflect on how we’re meeting our contractual, legislative, and sector standard training requirements. The latest annual review evaluating MySkill’s training against […]
People living with diabetes to benefit from new specialist disease management training for in-home carers and support workers
In recognition of World Diabetes Day and Diabetes Action Month, New Zealand Health Group today announced its commitment to providing specialist diabetes management training to Kaiāwhina [support workers and carers]. With over 30,000 clients, the country’s largest home and community support services provider understands the significant impact specialist preventative care and proactive disease management can […]
New Zealand Health Group committed to greater equity in Māori representation and outcomes
The gap between healthcare experiences and outcomes of Māori and non-Māori was again highlighted by Health Minister Andrew Little in a recent speech preceding the announcement of radical public health reform. He stated that “We have to accept that the way our system presently delivers for Māori is inadequate. … Iwi and Māori communities are frequently […]
Upskill your staff for free this World Health Day
Upskill your staff for free this World Health Day To celebrate World Health Day 2021, industry training leader MySkill invites all health sector employers to sign their teams up for FREE online training. Today is World Health Day, led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and recognised globally every 7 April since 1950. This year’s […]
COVID-19 workplace recovery opens up job opportunities in healthcare
COVID-19 workplace recovery opens up job opportunities in healthcare From left to right: Jude Pauling (MySkill Learning and Development Team Leader) Dion Woodfield (MySkill Learner and Support Worker), Amanda Nicolle (Ministry of Social Development Director Industry Partnership) A growing demand for skilled people to care for New Zealand’s aging population is providing job opportunities and […]
MySkill Connects Job Seekers to Health Organisations For Free
MySkill Connects Job Seekers to Health Organisations For Free MySkill can now help job seekers new to the healthcare sector, access free training and support to connect with local health organisations wanting to hire new talents. MySkill (NZQA registered private training establishment for the home and community health sector) has now partnered with the Ministry […]
MySkill Partners With MSD For Free Health Courses with NZQA Unit Standards
MySkill Partners With MSD For Free Health Courses with NZQA Unit Standards MySkill, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development, is now offering free online Community Health courses with NZQA Unit Standards. This initiative aims to provide free access to higher education for all New Zealanders who are looking to get skills that can […]
Thinking about 2020 and the year ahead
Thinking about 2020 and the year ahead It’s been great to have you on board in 2019; our team is looking forward to working more closely with you this year! Thanks for all the feedback that we have received on our eLearning programmes – we love the different perspectives that people bring, it makes our […]
Prime Minister’s Surprise Appearance at the Most Star-Studded Disability Ball of the Year
Prime Minister’s Surprise Appearance at the Most Star-Studded Disability Ball of the Year Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the Geneva Ball Hon Jenny Salesa (Associate Minister of Health and Minister of Ethnic Communities) Hon Jenny Salesa (Associate Minister of Health and Minister of Ethnic Communities) The festivities continued with special guests from Newstalk ZB, Niva […]