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

Conference 2012

Equity from the start – valuing our children
3-5 September 2012

Pipitea Campus,
Victoria University
Wellington

The Public Health Association of New Zealand is excited to invite you to its 2012 conference. This is New Zealand's premiere public health event of the year and a wonderful workforce development opportunity. You don't want to miss it!

Please visit the conference website to find out about:

• themes and streams
• gateway events
• confirmed speakers
• submitting abstracts
• sponsorship opportunities
• the conference venue.

Important dates

• Close of abstracts submissions: Monday 16 April 2012
• Notification of acceptance of abstracts: 7-14 May 2012
• Early bird registrations open 21 May 2012

Carbon offsetting policy

This year the PHA Conference will continue with the successful approach taken in 2011 to offset conference related carbon emissions. Last year's conference achieved certification via Landcare Research's carboNZero programme.

The PHA document on the carbon offsetting policy is available here. This year the PHA has chosen Option B and a sum of $15 per delegate will be used towards funding NGO advocacy (outside of the PHA) on climate change issues.

PHA Conference Scholarships 2012

The Public Health Association is pleased to announce scholarships for two people to attend the Public Health Association 2012 Conference. These cover full conference registration, accommodation, return travel costs and a one-year membership to the PHA.

Successful applicants will be required to attend at least 80 percent of the conference and provide a written report.

Applications close Friday 15 June 2012.

Download more information about how to apply.

About PHA conferences

The PHA holds a conference in a different region each year.

There are several objectives of the annual conference.

• Education: The conference is a major educational and networking event for groups and individuals working in public health in New Zealand. It can therefore play a significant role in developing and maintaining the competence of public health workers whose needs for continued learning and development are ongoing.

• Advocacy: The conference provides an opportunity for publicity and media events on issues of high public health concern. International and local speakers provide excellent opportunities for advocacy.

• Fundraising: The conference provides an essential basis of financial support for the PHA. It provides funding for the host branch, and for national operations. It provides funding for the host branch, and ensures the PHA has independent income to advocate for public health free from contractual constraints.

Past conferences

Programmes and abstracts from recent years' conferences are available online.

2011 – Vision, Sustainability and Diversity

2010 – Tomorrow for tomorrow's people: Programme ( 482Kb)  |  Presentations

2009 – The Underpinnings of Public Health Practice: Research and Values
( 2.5Mb)

2008 – Tapu Noa - Environmental physical or both ( 1.5Mb)

2007 – Te Torino - Reimagining Health ( 726Kb)

2006 – Sustaining Public Health ( 301Kb)

2005 – Making the Links for Public Health ( 935Kb)

2004 – Growing our Own ( 44Kb)

2003 – Tino Rangatiratanga in Public Health ( 951Kb)