Health, Wellbeing and Environment in Aotearoa New Zealand provides students and with a sound introduction to the concepts of health and wellbeing within the New Zealand environment.

This essential textbook provides a sound introduction to the fundamental concepts of health and wellbeing within the context of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Informed by current issues and debate, and drawing on the expertise of a wide-range of contributors from across the country, the book explores the cultural, political, social and environmental contexts of health and is designed to engage critical thinking and analysis. Key features· Case studies offer 'real-life' examples from a range of health disciplines and provide a focus for appreciating the content in context.· Critical questions encourage insight into, and critique of, health, healthcare practice and environmental issues within the context of Aotearoa/New Zealand.· Key terms are highlighted at the start of each chapter and a full glossary appears at the end of the book.

This value pack contains Health, Wellbeing and Environment in Aotearoa New Zealand and Communication Across the Lifespan. Health, Wellbeing and Environment in Aotearoa New Zealand provides students and with a sound introduction to the concepts of health and wellbeing within the New Zealand environment. The book is informed by current issues and debate, examines the cultural, political, social and environmental contexts of health, and is written to foster critical thinking and analysis. Communication Across the Lifespan is about human communication and human development, topics that are usually treated separately, and is intended to help prepare students entering health, disability and related fields to engage effectively with people from cradle to grave. Effective communication is a necessary condition for successful professional practice. Contributors from a variety of background and professions share their experiences and views on communication and developmental stages, each illuminating the other, sometimes in interesting and novel ways. For more information on each of these titles, including the table of contents please see their individual pages: Health, Wellbeing and Environment in Aotearoa New Zealand Communication Across the Lifespan

"We have never been more aware of the benefit of being out in [Nature], but how much quality time does the 'average' New Zealander spend enjoying the outdoors? While our national parks are places of spectacular wilderness, for many of us, these places are out of reach. This ... book argues for the restoration of 'neighbourhood nature' - places that all New Zealanders can freely access, irrespective of socioeconomic or other factors. New Zealand's experience of the coronavirus pandemic underscores how important these local oases of [Nature] are - and how vital they are to our wellbeing."--Back cover.

This resource supports teaching children and young people about mental health, wellbeing, resilience, and interpersonal skills. It was written with support from the Beeby Fellowship funded by the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO and NZCER. Teachers will discover ways to enhance student learning in four broad areas: personal identity and wellbeing communication and relationships with others social issues and social justice (especially against discrimination and exclusion) health promotion and action. The lesson plans work for multiple year and curriculum levels, and are particularly useful for Years 711 health education. Teachers will find relevant content for the following health education topics: personal identity and enhancing self-worth stress management friendships, relationships, and communication effects of discrimination and stereotyping on mental health support of self and others during times of difficulty equity issues that support the mental health of others and society help-seeking drug education and alcohol education (for example, the content on assertive communication, decision making, personal values) leadership and effective communication. The activities can be extended for senior secondary students and modified to be accessible for students at lower levels. Notes throughout explain how teachers can adapt, apply, and use the activities and ideas to achieve the intended learning outcomes and develop key competencies. Each section begins with specific achievement objectives, but teachers are free to develop their own. For this reason, achievement objectives for each activity are not specified. Instead, teachers can use the matrix showing links with the New Zealand Curriculum