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VANESSA ELDRIDGE – Director Health Equity at Mary Potter Hospice, Wellington
Vanessa is Director Health Equity at Mary Potter Hospice in Wellington. She has a background in nursing, and has led and developed several programmes relating to loss and grief for Maori, compassionate communities and leads a team focussed on the provision of equitable service for all. Vanessa has contributed to national research, publications and professional development material regarding Palliative Care and she is a qualified bi-cultural supervisor. She contributed to Whenua ki te Whenua the Advanced Care Planning conversation guide for Maori with the Health Safety Quality Commission. She hosted the first National Symposium on Palliative Care for Maori in 2021 and contributes to project work with Hospice New Zealand. Vanessa is Wellington born and of Rongomaiwahine and Ngati Kahungunu descent. She has two sons and lives in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand. About the presentation: Vanessa will share Mary Potter Hospice’s Capability Framework for Cultural Liaisons. She will share insights from kaimahi Maori with a view to understanding how we might attract and further foster this workforce.