Organisor: NZ Drug Foundation and MidCentral District Health BoardDescription: You are invited to attend the Central Region Addictions Forum. This is an opportunity to meet with colleagues working in a rapidly changing alcohol and other drugs scene and benefit from the following:Network with all sectors of the addictions fieldLearn about new services in the regionParticipate with consumers in discussing addiction issuesReceive updates about changes and key issues in the regionHave opportunities to question and debate the current top issues around addictionFor the programme please click hereFor further information please phone or email:Rawiri Evans: 04 473 9591 or 027 3114595rawiri_evans@moh.govt.nzPhillip Parkinson: 04 917 0740 or 027 247 4505p.parkinson@alac.org.nz
Organisor: Ministry of HealthDescription: The current focus on better, sooner, more convenient health services in primary care provides an opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of our "by Pacific for Pacific" clinical and frontline health workers.Further information: http://www.moh.govt.nz/pacifichealthfono/
Organisor: University of Otago, Wellington School of MedicineCost: Fee OptionalDescription: Brings together two main streams of people; those who are concerned about law and order, and those who are concerned about public health.Further information: http://www.alcoholaction.co.nz/
Organisor: Alcohol Advisory Council of New ZealandCost: $350 + GST (Includes: Morning and afternoon teas, lunches and a conference dinner *Travel and accommodation not included)Description: If you work in alcohol-related sectors or you have an interest in reducing alcohol-related harm, this is a must attend event.The theme of 2010 ALAC conference is “Time for Action”.The focus will be on working together to create real and sustainable change in the way New Zealanders think about and use alcohol.Over 3000 submissions were received on the discussion paper “Alcohol in our Lives”. This reflects the high level of interest and support New Zealand communities have in addressing issues around the misuse of alcohol and the resulting harm.Come and be part of the action.Registrations and the call for abstracts will open in February 2010For further information please go to www.alacconference2010.co.nzClick here to view Presentations from this event.
Organisor: NZHEACost: Early Bird Registration (Members only) $350 (before 30/6)Early Bird Registration (Non-members) $400Regular Registration (Members only) $400Regular Registration (Non-members) $450Description: “Making Connections”Furthur Information: http://www.healtheducation.org.nz/news-and-events.php
Organisor: DAPANZCost: Early DAPAANZ Member $350 (until 31 Jul 2009)Early Non DAPAANZ Member $400Late Rate (includes DAAPNZ Members) $450Day Rate $250Description: The theme for 2009 will be Our Place, Our Future. Gambling, smoking cessation and mental health workers are especially welcome to join with alcohol and drug practitioners and consumers to make this truly an addictions conference.Furthur Information: http://www.cmsl.co.nz/default,3065.sm;jsessionid=C30F9EC8E04FE5ABDCEA6ED59A0023A2
Organisor: Public Health AssociationCost: Earlybird until 30 July: PHA members $480; non-PHA $520Description: The theme "The Underpinnings of Public Health Practice: Research and Values" will shape Conference 2009.Furthur Information: http://www.pha.org.nz/phaconference.html
Organisor: Matua Raki - National Addiction Workforce DevelopmentDescription: This important day has been organised by Matua Raki to bring together workforce leaders in the addiction sector to facilitate professional networking. Addiction Treatment Leadership Days are held tri-annually to provide a platform for the latest information and knowledge, regarding addiction affairs, to be shared and exchanged. Leaders from across the sector have an opportunity to meet and engage in collaborative activity at strategic and service-delivery levels.July's Leadership Day's theme is Young People. Speakers from government, non-government organisations, practitioners' associations, educators, service-providers and advisory groups will be presenting a detailed and diverse picture regarding addiction and young people in Aotearoa New Zealand.There is no cost to attend. A generous lunch and morning/afternoon teas are provided. Places are open to those involved in the addiction and mental health fields. Planned Agenda (may be subject to change):9:00 to 11:15 - Haere mai. Latest news and developments — Ministry of Health, NCAT, Mautau Raki, DAPAANZ.11:15 - Joint presentation from MHC, Kina Trust, Werry Centre:OPENING DOORS — Family Inclusive Services for Youth in Mental Health and Addiction Services: A collaborative project12:45 - Prof Sally Caswell: Thinking about young people: A responsible approach to alcohol01:25 - Dr Grant Christie: Community Youth AOD interventions02:00 - Odyssey House Team: 'Stand Up! AOD intervention partnership with schools programme.02:45 - Tuari Potiki: ALAC news03:10 - Bruce Levi: AOD and Pacific youth03:35 - Graeme Ramsey: Youth and Problem Gambling04:00 - Haere raRegistration Link: http://events.matuaraki.org.nz/event.php?id=27Furthur Information: Guy BurnsTraining & Development Project LeaderMATUA RAKI - National Addiction Workforce Development
Be part of the gathering momentum to:
Be part of this CHANGE!
This event will highlight and discuss the many levels where change is happening:
Are you working in any of these areas?
Come and share your stories, highlight the progress you are making and learn from others.
Come along and be a part of the change.
Enquiries to: Andrew Galloway A.Galloway@alac.org.nzClick here to view Presentations from this event.
Central Region Addictions Forum was an opportunity to meet with colleagues working in the alcohol and other drugs scene and benefit from the following:
This regular event, organised by the National Committee for Addiction Treatment (NCAT) on behalf of the Ministry of Health, attracted about 120 people (a record) from around the country, bringing together different functions (policy, planning and funding, training and education, service management/delivery, consumer representation) and perspectives from the addiction and allied sectors.
The programme included:
· Addictions and Offenders Initiatives
· Updates from Ministry of Health, Mental Health Commission
· Sector issues and updates - NCAT, Cultural Audit, Pacific, Consumers, ALAC, Problem Gambling, ADOPT Project
· Workforce Development
· Issues from the sector to be taken to NCAT
PowerPoint Presentations from the Day are available below, as are the notes taken of additional discussions, questions etc.
Celebrating 10 years of positive partnerships and shared outcomes, the 2007 Working Together conference hosted by ALAC: served to inform and involve the Police, public health representatives, district licensing inspectors, members of the hospitality industry, researchers, trainers, council planners and policy makers, councillors, Maori wardens, Maori health providers, injury prevention and safer community co-ordinators.The conference included a range of presentations as listed below.
Stream Sessions - Monitoring and Enforcement