Whāriki Webinar: Understanding Toxic Stress and Growing Collective Wellbeing

We were honoured to be hosted by Te Whāriki o te Ara Oranga to deliver a webinar with Alex Woodley and Naidne Metzger from Point and Associates on Toxic Stress - what it is, how it impacts tamariki, whānau and communities, and how we can collectively respond.

Together with practitioners, researchers, and community members, we explored:
What toxic stress looks like in daily life
The science behind its long-term impacts
Practical ways to create safe, supportive environments
Collective actions to reduce barriers and strengthen whānau wellbeing

Ngā mihi nui to Te Whāriki o te Ara Oranga for creating the space, and to all who joined and contributed your whakaaro. Your engagement helps us continue turning insights into action.