Andre Mclachlan

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Waikato Institute of Technology

Background: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a developmental disability. A diagnosis of FASD is vital for support and wellbeing. However, receiving a diagnosis can be challenging. The aim of this research was to understand the experiences and impact of diagnosis for caregivers of those with FASD in New Zealand. Method: We conducted focu...

In the field of mental health and addictions, there is a lack of research that acknowledges or considers Indigenous needs, preferences, and approaches to the design, development and maintenance of collaborative health and social initiatives in rural communities. This study presents a Kaupapa Māori (Indigenous Māori research approach) qualitative ca...

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is under-researched in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). There is a pressing need to establish a research agenda that is aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and relevant to both stakeholders and end-users, to improve the outcomes and support for people affected by FASD. We conducted hui and interviews to identify conse...

The COVID‐19 pandemic of 2020 has had significant impacts on communities and infrastructures across the globe. Indigenous health experts have called for culturally responsive Government support to mitigate pre‐existing inequities and vulnerabilities in Indigenous communities. In Aotearoa New Zealand, official responses to the pandemic typically ref...

The capacity of Indigenous communities to respond collectively to crises consistently shows the importance of shared traditions values and practices and genealogical ties. Government responses to traumatic events that affect whole communities tend to be generic in their scope overlooking the significant strengths and resources held by Indigenous pe...