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The PHA - an informed, collaborative and strong advocate for public health.

 

Coming events

Below is a list of public health-focused conferences from New Zealand and overseas.

Effective Employment Relationships Workshops
Workplace Wellbeing Project


29 February - 21 October, various locations

A collaboration between the NZ Council of Social Services, the NZ Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organistions, Social Services Waikato and the Service and Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota.

We have come together to explore ways in which our four organisations can support the development and maintenance of good employment practice and relationships in our sector.

For more information about the Project or the dates and places of the workshops,
contact Conor Twyford 04 239 8173 or 021 213 2553 or ere.project@gmail.com.
Annual Māori Health Research Roadshows and Writing Workshops

July and August 2008
Health Research Council
Workshops are targeted at Māori health providers, community researchers, academic postgraduate students and others to assist with the building of capacity and capability of individual researchers and strengthen the health research workforce.

Workshops will include:
  • HRC funding information;
  • application process;
  • planning;
  • ethics process;
  • workforce development;
  • consultation and negotiation with communities; community engagement;
  • partnerships and collaboration;
  • working with the budget and costings;
  • methodologies and dissemination process.
15-16 July, Auckland,
Sir James Henare Research Centre

22–23 July, Hamilton, Te Runanga o Kirikiriroa

29–30 July
Huia Room, Otago Museum, Otago

31 July–1 August
Christchurch, Te Waipounamu

5–6 August, Wellington, Whitireia Polytechnic

7–8 August
Napier/Hastings,venue TBC

12–13 August
Whangarei, venue TBC

14–15 August
Whakatane, Te Awanuiarangi

25–26 August
Taranaki, Tui Ora

28–29 August
Palmerston North, Bernard Chambers
A Room, Massey University

For more detail contact Jude Lawson on 09 303 5200 or email jlawson@hrc.govt.nz.
Obesity Prevention Symposium
Community and policy based obesity prevention interventions
:
What is needed to achieve sustainable change?

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, 10 July 2008

Expertise in obesity prevention community and policy-based interventions and evaluations is growing but how can we improve what we are already doing? The challenge is to build on the shared learnings, accommodate the inherent complexities and respond to ongoing shifts in the environments in which we are operating.

This one-day symposium will explore the challenges and discuss solutions in community and policy-based obesity prevention interventions and economic evaluations, drawing on case studies of existing interventions being conducted by the presenters. Future directions in community and policy-based interventions will be explored, particularly the development of economic models and systems-based approaches

This symposium will be complemented by a Conference breakfast session that explores sociocultural issues in obesity prevention.

Symposium Speakers:
  • Professor Boyd Swinburn, Chair in Population Health
    Deakin University
  • Professor Elizabeth Waters, Professorial Fellow: Public Health and Health Equality
    The University of Melbourne
Click here for more information and to download a programme and registration form.
Sustainability: Development and Environment.
Council for International Development
.

10 July 2008
Mercy Spirituality Centre
104 The Drive, Epsom, Auckland
9.30am – 4.30pm

Facilitator: Bunny McDiarmid, Executive Director of Greenpeace NZ.

This workshop will look at the impact of development on the environment and explore ways to minimise negative impacts. There will be an opportunity to discuss ways to take environmental issues in planning and practice and to share experiences and information.

Please RSVP by 4 July to nikki@cid.org.nz or call 04 496 9615.

Fees: $50 for CID members and $100 for non-members.

Students and unwaged will be charged at the member rate + 10%.

Please note: a fee will be incurred if notice of cancellation is not given more than 24 hours in advance.
Workshop: Applying the principles of positive discipline to our work.

12 July 2008
9.30am to 4pm

Presenter: Professor Joan Durrant, University of Manitoba, Canada.

Professor Joan Durrant is the author of a new book published by Save the Children Sweden “Positive Discipline: What is it and how to do it”.

The book can be reviewed at http://seap.savethechildren.se.

Save the Children New Zealand, in partnership with Plunket, Parenthelp and Barnardos NZ.

St John’s Presbyterian Church, crn Willis Street and Dixon Street, Wellington.
Morning and afternoon tea and lunch provided.
Cost: $10.00 paid at door.
RSVP by 4 July 2008 to mike.frew@savethechildren.org.nz

For further information please phone Ariana Paretutanganui-Tamati, NZ Programme Manager, Save the Children on 04 381 7570
ANZEA (Aotearoa New Zealand Evaluation Association)
13-16 July, Rotorua

This event is intended to offer all those with an interest and involvement in evaluation the opportunity to be part of shaping evaluation practice to meet the needs of Aotearoa New Zealand over coming years

For more information see www.anzea.org.nz/conference.htm.
Programme Officers: Training Skills
Facilitator: Christine Scott


22 July 2008
Council for International Development.

9.30am - 4.30pm
CGA Rooms
Level 2 James Smith Building
Cnr Cuba and Manners St
Wellington.

This workshop will explore ways to engage others in practical learning situations. Working in this way with other adults can be challenging, but with some helpful strategies and information, the experience can be beneficial and even fun for everyone.

Participants will explore the use of an experiential learning cycle and can evaluate their own areas of strength with reference to the learning cycle. Techniques for creative problem solving with adult learners will be experienced and discussed.

Will there be improved capability? How will you know? Planning for meaningful learning will be explored.

Please register with Nikki on nikki@cid.org.nz or call 04 4969615.

Fees: $50 for CID members, $100 for non-CID members, students and the unwaged will be charged at member fee + 10%.

Please note that there is a fee imposed for late cancellations.
Programme Officers: Training Skills
Facilitator: Christine Scott


23 July 2008
Council for International Development.

9.30am - 4.30pm
Mercy Spirituality Centre
104 The Drive
Epsom, Auckland.

This workshop will explore ways to engage others in practical learning situations. Working in this way with other adults can be challenging, but with some helpful strategies and information, the experience can be beneficial and even fun for everyone.

Participants will explore the use of an experiential learning cycle and can evaluate their own areas of strength with reference to the learning cycle. Techniques for creative problem solving with adult learners will be experienced and discussed.

Will there be improved capability? How will you know? Planning for meaningful learning will be explored.

Please register with Nikki on nikki@cid.org.nz or call 04 4969615.

Fees: $50 for CID members, $100 for non-CID members, students and the unwaged will be charged at member fee + 10%.

Please note that there is a fee imposed for late cancellations.
Children, Parenting Policy and the Law: Moving on from the Repeal of Section 59

National Seminar
25-26 July 2008
Tower Lecture Theatre
University of Otago College of
Education, Union St, East, Dunedin.

Speakers:
  • Assoc Prof Joan Durrant
  • Sue Bradford MP
  • Ms Beth Wood
  • Prof Bill Atkin
  • Dr Cindy Kiro
  • Dr Julie Lawrence
  • Prof Anne Smith
To find out more and register for the conference, please download the National Seminar Brochure.
2008 National Health Leadership Programme:
Leadership, Change Management & Performance Improvement


This programme builds and develops leaders in health care who understand the role of the leader in transforming and changing organisational performance. Such leaders can make a difference in health service delivery particularly in the areas of: chronic disease management; elective surgery; mental health; intersectoral learning; primary care development; services for older people and acute demand management.

Programme Outline – Three modules of three days each

28, 29 & 30 July, 2008, Auckland: Leading and building teams
24, 25 & 26, September, 2008, Wellington: Leading change and improving performance

Presenters for the Programme will include Dr Ian Brooks & Professor Nilakant; international guests e.g. Mark Jennings from the NHS Institute of Innovation and Improvement as well as New Zealand health care leaders and managers from within ACC, the NZ Treasury, the MOH &DHB’s and related health service organisations. The course is facilitated by Anthea Penny, who has developed and implemented leadership programmes nationally and internationally.

For further information go to www.rhpennyltd.com or contact: Anthea or Richard Penny, R H Penny Ltd
Phone: +64 3 3128 158, Mobile: 64 21 761 543
Fax: +64 3 3128 158, Email: rhpennyltd@rhpennyltd.com

Cost: $5, 200 plus GST. (does not include travel or accommodation costs)
HUI – Health Promotion in PHOs

29 and 30 July 2008
Mercure Hotel
345 The Terrace
Wellington

The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce a two-day hui for all who are involved with or interested in health promotion in Primary Health Organisations (PHOs ). An initiative from Te Uru Kahikatea: The Public Health Workforce Development Plan (2007-2016).

The hui will:
  • provide an outline on relevant workforce development issues and progress since the Health Promotion in PHOs Hui held in 2006
  • discuss what is a health promoting approach; what is working (success stories, strengths and possibilities), what can be shared; and, what’s happening with smaller, Maori and rural PHOs
  • provide an update on relevant national projects
  • discuss national infrastructure issues relating to health promotion in PHOs (eg, national co-ordination, leadership and networking, national issues around competencies and training)
  • aim to develop recommendations for continued progress.
If you are interested in presenting a success story on or model of what is working in your PHO, please email phohui@xtra.co.nz and let us know ASAP.

The hui programme and online registration will soon be available on www.publichealthworkforce.org.nz or by email phohui@xtra.co.nz

You will want to register early for this hui as the accommodation and attendance costs will be covered by the Ministry of Health for the first 100 registrations. Priority will be given to small, rural and Maori PHOs.

We want you there, so are offering financial assistance for travel. Please contact Viv Head on 027 276 9215 to discuss.

For further information email www.publichealthworkforce.org.nz, email phohui@xtra.co.nz or phone Karen on 021 544 694.
Double the Feet on the Street
NZ Walking Conference 2008

4-5 August, Auckland
Living Streets Aotearoa

See www.livingstreets.org.nz/2008conf.htm.
Fourth Mental Health Promotion Hui Aotearoa
7-8 August, Upper Hutt

Mental Health Foundation of NZ
in partnership with Regional Public Health, Vakaola Pacific Health Community Health and Te Roopu Pookai Tāniwhaniwha

"Te Pae Mahutonga – A Framework for Wellness"

The Hui aims to support and strengthen mental health promotion and to identify and develop linkages across sectors through evidence, information sharing and networking.
For further information see: www.mentalhealth.org.nz
Call for abstracts - International Society of Behavioural Medicine and the Japanese Society of Behavioural Medicine

It is our great honour to announce that the 10th International Congress of Behavioural Medicine will be held in Tokyo, Japan, on August 27-30, 2008.

The Congress theme is "Drawing from traditional sources and basic research to improve health of individuals, communities Diseases/SARS/HIV/AIDS
  • Alcohol/Smoking/Substance Abuse
  • Genetics/Environmental Interactions
  • Cancer
  • Diabetes/Metabolism/Nutrition/Obesity/Eating Disorders
  • Gender
  • Health Behaviours
  • Health Education and Promotion
  • Health Systems, Policy and Economics
  • Physical Activity Abby King
  • Screening and Early Detection
  • Socioeconomic Factors, Culture and Health
  • Violence/Victimisation
  • Work Related Health
  • Traditional, Integrative and Complementary Medicine
  • See http://www.icbm2008.jp.

    AGENCIES FOR NUTRITION ACTION: Nutrition and Physical Activity Regional Forum

    28 August, Auckland
    8.30am-4.30pm
    Sorrento in the Park, One Tree Hill Domain, Royal Oak

    Speakers include: Carmel Ireland (United Fresh NZ Inc.), Carole Gibb (National Liaison Officer - Food & Beverage Classification System), Mafi Funaki-Tahifote (Dietitian, Pacific Island Heartbeat – National Heart Foundation), Kiri Milne (Senior Researcher, Health Sponsorship Council), Kay Harrison (Campaign Leader Mission-on)

    There is no charge to attend this forum. Programme and registration form available soon, visit: www.ana.org.nz or email julia@ana.org.nz
    The 6th Australasian Association for Quality in Health Care (AAQHC)
    Bold Aims – Bold Outcomes


    1 - 3 September 2008, Christchurch, 19th Annual Conference.

    Take the opportunity to meet, network and form partnerships with key health care safety and quality leaders including CEOs, clinicians, managers and consumers.

    Delegates can share the most up-to-date strategies, innovative approaches, theories and tools that seek to enhance the safety and quality of our health care services.

    Visit www.aaqhc.org.au/ for full conference details, keynote speakers, workshops and registration, or contact helen@conference.co.nz.

    Register by Monday 30 June to receive an early bird discount!
    Mental Illness Summit  - Families, Meeting the Challenge of Mental Illness

    6-7 September, Wellington
    Schizophrenia Fellowship

    This unique summit will focus on the family/whanau role in the recovery process of people with a mental illness.

    It also features workshops, run by leaders in New Zealand mental health. Each workshop is designed to meet family/whanau, mental health workers and/ or policy makers’ needs.

    Online Summit registration is open now - www.sfnat.org.nz
    CAHRE Conference (Centre for Asian Health Research and Evaluation)
    8-9 September, Auckland

    To be held at Auckland University’s School of Population Health.

    The theme of the conference is “Building Healthy Communities: North and South”.

    The 2008 conference comprises two meetings:
    AUCKLAND (main conference) 8-9 September
    CHRISTCHURCH (post-conference symposium) 11 September.

    For more information see www.health.auckland.ac.nz/population-health/cahre/.
    Workshop: "Thinking Differently"
    Dr Lynne Maher, Head of Innovation Practice, NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement, England


    9 September, Wellington, 9am-4:30pm

    Over the past 8 years Lynne has led change initiatives at local and national level leading to improvements for patients, staff and healthcare organisations.

    Registration fee: $500 + GST
    Online registration at: www.rhpennyltd.com.

    For further information contact: Anthea or Richard Penny, 03 312 8158, 021 761 543 or email: rhpennyltd@rhpennyltd.com.
    Workshop: "Co-designing health services based on the needs and experiences of patients and staff"
    Dr Lynne Maher, Head of Innovation Practice, NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement, England

    10 September, Auckland, 9am-4:30pm

    An innovative and practical workshop which will illustrate practical approaches and tools that have been used by health care leaders and frontline staff to fundamentally rethink pathways of care and service delivery to not only improve but transform health services.

    Registration fee: $500 + GST
    Online registration at: www.rhpennyltd.com.

    For further information contact: Anthea or Richard Penny, 03 312 8158, 021 761 543 or email: rhpennyltd@rhpennyltd.com.
    3rd Annual He Mana tō ia Tamaiti/ Every Child Counts Conference and Awards Ceremony.
    10-11 September, Wellington

    The 2008 conference theme is: ‘For our children: A better today, a better tomorrow.
    What's it going to take?’

    The programme provides for 50 minute interactive workshop sessions. We invite you to submit an abstract to present a workshop about your work or research as it relates to this year’s conference theme and the four core platforms of Every Child Counts.

    The core platforms for Every Child Counts are:
    1. Placing children at centre of policy and planning
    2. Ensuring every child gets a good start in the early years
    3. Reducing child abuse and neglect
    4. Ending child poverty.
    We suggest that workshops are structured to allow a maximum of dialogue and exchange between delegates, with presentations limited to 35 minutes then followed by questions and discussion.

    Invitation for Early Registration
    To register your interest in attending the conference please email:
    Deborah Morris-Travers: children1st@xtra.co.nz.
    Australian Disability and Development Consortium
    2008 International Conference
    Disability, Disadvantage and Development

    Monday 29 – Tuesday 30 September 2008
    National Museum of Australia, Canberra

    This Conference will bring together disability and development practitioners and researchers from Australia and representatives of disabled people’s organisations and networks from Asia and the Pacific. Several themes will be explored, including social impact (education, access to services, gender), economic impacts (work opportunities), international conventions and other legal instruments and the relationship between disability, disadvantage and poverty.

    The Conference is being co-organised by the Australian Disability and Development Consortium (ADDC).

    Further conference announcements and information on the ADDC website:  www.addc.org.au.
    For further information, contact:
    Paul Deany, Convenor, The Australian Disability and Development Consortium
    Email: pdeany@cbmi.org.au, Phone: 1800 678 069
    Neva Wendt, Australian Council for International Development (ACFID)
    Email: nwendt@acfid.asn.au,  Phone: (02) 6281 9232
    Conference – Our Voices in Social Change

    1-3 October, Auckland
    NZ Council of Social Services

    For more information: Ros at nzcoss@nzcoss.org.nz or 04 472 3364 .
    Health Impact Assessment and Sustainable Wellbeing – HIA 2008 – Call for Abstracts

    9-10 October 2008

    The 9th international HIA conference will provide an international forum to debate and discuss a wide range of perspectives in Health Impact Assessment and to explore the role of HIA across a range of sectors.

    Abstracts should be submitted by 2 May 2008. The event will take place in Liverpool, UK.

    Website: http://www.profbriefings.co.uk/hia08/index.htm.
    American Public Health Association 136th Annual Meeting & Exposition

    October 25-29, 2008
    San Diego, California, USA.

    American Public Health Association 136th Annual Meeting & Exposition.

    For more details visit www.apha.org/meetings

    The deadline for early bird discounted registration fees is 15 August.
    7th International Conference on Urban Health
    "Knowledge Integration: Successful Interventions in Urban Health"


    29-31 October, 2008, Vancouver

    For more information go to http://www.icuh2008.com/.
    Melanoma Conference
    Health Sponsorship Council
    14 November 2008

    Holiday Inn, 75 Featherston St, Wellington

    Featuring:
    • Launch of Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Melanoma in Australia and New Zealand
    • Sessions on latest trends and developments – from prevention to treatment and care
    • Focus on strengthening networks and leadership in melanoma control in New Zealand.
    For further information or if you wish to register your interest please contact Susie Greene, Health Sponsorship Council on susie@hsc.org.nz or call 04 472 5777.
    Intensive Course on Health, development and Human Rights
    8-12 December 2008

    The Initiative for Health and Human Rights
    UNSW, Kensington Campus -Sydney, Australia

    The IHHR is planning to host the next UNSW Intensive Course on Health, Development and Human Rights from 8-12 December 2008 on the Kensington Campus of the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.

    New opportunities and risks associated with human development, widening gaps between health needs of particularly vulnerable populations and responses to these needs, and widespread movements of people through labour and forced migration as a consequence of economic pressure, climate change, conflicts and natural disasters, are key issues for the new millennium.

    The interactions between health, development and human rights are becoming increasingly clear: the growing recognition of their reciprocal relationships can help shape health and development policies, strategies and programs for the future. This evolution calls for reinforced education, training and research efforts.

    A preliminary draft of the course programme and information about costs and how to apply can be found at http://www.ihhr.unsw.edu.au/initiative/courses.html

     

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