Ricky Bell

New paper: Understanding #obesity in the context of an #Indigenous population - A #qualitative study. #NCDs #Māori bit.ly/2pyIl4c

“Kua tawhiti kē to haerenga mai, kia kore e haere tonu. He nui rawa o mahi, kia kore e mahi tonu You have come too far not to go further, you have done too much, to not do more” - Ta Himi Henare (Sir James Henare) #ReoMāori #Whakatauākī

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Calling all Facilitators! This training is tailored for facilitators of the IPMHA training for Health Improvement Practitioners (HIP), Health Coach (HC), and Support Workers (SW). Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and expertise! ow.ly/g0eg50QVcsO

@rau_ora Nau mai haere mai e te whānau ki te waka nei nō @rau_ora

Nau mai haere mai ki tēnei mahi whai waahi! The National Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention, Te Rau Ora, is recruiting for a Centre Manager. The successful applicant will join Te Rau Ora in making a meaningful impact in the lives of Māori communities. workwithus.terauora.com/jobs/3724598-m…

I am a proud President of the @apaphysio who are one of the 125 signatories to support the voice to Parliament. Every day I see the disparity in health outcomes for First Nations people’s. The voice will continue the journey to close the gap. #VoiceForHealth #physio

Keynote Speaker alert! Prof. David Hunter @ProfDavidHunter (see bio below) Dr Stephanie Filbay @stephfilbay Prof. Andrew Briggs @AndrewMBriggs Dr Hamish Reid @DrHamishReid Dr Ricky Bell @BellRickyNZ Dr Meredith Peddie @MCPeddie and many more... See: events.otago.ac.nz/2023-oa-summit…

@AdamMeakins This seems off Adam and I'm sorry to hear of these challenges. Sadly I too have many detractors, mostly from those who wallow in their own privilege, sense of self-importance, or are just plain racist. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

Right then here goes!!! So I’ve just received this evening notification of another 3 complaints sent to the HCPC about more so called unprofessional behaviour online that they are ‘investigating’ yet again! These complaints were all sent during the first week of my hearing in July and I think explains why my first hearing was postponed after 5 years of prolonged delays! So unfortunately I think I’m just about done with the profession right now, and think I will now voluntarily deregulate myself from the HCPC and physiotherapy! I just don’t think I can be bothered to fight anymore of these malicious and pathetic complaints from those I have criticised, offended, or upset in the past and deal with the HCPCs woeful drawn handling of them! It really is mentally fatiguing and exhausting! I also have a feeling that these complaints and investigations will never stop now unless I do this! So for my own mental and physical health, and to allow me to say what I want, how I want, including my critique and criticism of the dogma and outdated thinking and people in this profession, I think that I have no choice but to find another path that allows me to honestly and simply help those in pain and disability! It’s been a fun and emotional 20 year ride, and I hate the fact that I have to leave a profession I love and am passionate about under these circumstances! But life goes on! And to those that have submitted these complaints recently and in the past… Congrats… well played… you’ve got what you’ve wanted! But believe me… you haven’t won the fight, there are still many more rounds left in me and I hope you have the stamina for it… Because believe… I do! See you on the other side! Adam: The Ex Sports Physio

@nakedphysio @PhysioNZ Beyond conference, conversations with each other while being mindful of each other's positionality/privileges etc., and @PhysioNZ encouraging articles in its publications on same is a start, as are our obligations to TTOW.

@BellRickyNZ @PhysioNZ Agreed, I think that too. I do wonder how much of a taboo subject it is? How do we start the conversations?

Listening to @BellRickyNZ discussing an important topic that has been silenced for too long @PhysioNZ

Thanks for a great conference @PhysioNZ @SandraKirbyWgtn @OSanerivi @BellRickyNZ

@nakedphysio @PhysioNZ @SandraKirbyWgtn @OSanerivi Was great to have you at conference @nakedphysio, and thank you for sharing your reflections. Great too that they matched your in person kōrero 🤙🏾.

Listening in to passionate students sharing their experiences of what cultivates their professional identity. So good to hear from new physios about their aspirations and what mentors can do to embrace and nurture their career journey? @PhysioNZ

@ASGPhysio @nakedphysio @PhysioNZ @BreneBrown @AikoBethea Thanks for the podcast @ASGPhysio, will def have a listen.

@nakedphysio @BellRickyNZ @PhysioNZ I have major work to do, as do a lot of us, and this was a helpful place for me to start, I highly recommend a listen: open.spotify.com/episode/7K47gQ… @BreneBrown @AikoBethea

A warm welcome from our friends in @PhysioNZ and looking forward to the learnings, engagements and interactions with many #physios in #Rotorua. @apaphysio

⁦@PhysioNZ⁩ presented with this beautiful artwork by Pasifika Physiotherapy. A tribute and a challenge to keep supporting the growth in Māori and Pacific nations physios#PhysiotherapyConference2022

“It’s really important to me to pronounce your name properly, can you help me pronounce your name?” @BellRickyNZ speaking @PhysioNZ conference giving helpful advice to PhysioNZ Whanau when engaging in communication with Māori/Pasifika whanau

@SandraKirbyWgtn So kind @SandraKirbyWgtn, we appreciate your support.

@BellRickyNZ looking like a statesman. He is laying down a significant wero “Racism in all its forms sustains colonisation”. Those of us living on the privileged side of the divide have a responsibility to act

“Casual racism, we need to knock that on the head, we are a caring profession.” @BellRickyNZ @PhysioNZ