Tāngata Whaiora
Health Services Handbook

Introducing your new guide to Defence Health Services.
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Pūtahi Hauora
Defence Health Hub

Find the latest information on health and wellbeing for NZDF, families & veterans.
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Stress and Resilience in the NZDF

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What is wairua?

Wairua - a living soul

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Op STAND

The NZDF is improving its response to harmful substance misuse

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NZDF Community Wellbeing Support

Support available to the NZDF community

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Managing time apart

Keeping your relationships going when you aren't physically present

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Latest resources

Staying at the top of your game
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Staying at the top of your game
Rethink the Drink
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Rethink the Drink
NZDF Transition Guide
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NZDF Transition Guide

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Identity

If you know who you are and where you are from, you will know where you are going.
Identity

Meaning and purpose

Having a sense of meaning and purpose makes us more resilient and determined, and less dissuaded by setbacks.
Meaning and purpose

Connecting with culture

How to connect with and cherish your cultural connections.
Connecting with culture