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Listed here are some of the papers from past seminars, workshops, conferences and other events. Also take a look through the ALAC Library collection or useful websites database.

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Central Region Addictions Network Forum (12 - 13 May 2010)
Legislation and Clinical Practice

Convention Centre, Palmerston North (National event)

Organisor: NZ Drug Foundation and MidCentral District Health Board


Description:
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 field
  • Learn about new services in the region
  • Participate with consumers in discussing addiction issues
  • Receive updates about changes and key issues in the region
  • Have opportunities to question and debate the current top issues around addiction
For the programme please click here

For further information please phone or email:
Rawiri Evans: 04 473 9591 or 027 3114595
rawiri_evans@moh.govt.nz

Phillip Parkinson: 04 917 0740 or 027 247 4505
p.parkinson@alac.org.nz

 



National Pacific Provider and Workforce Development Fono 2010 : Liga Maopo (In Good Hands) Better, Sooner, More Convenient Health Services for Pacific (11 - 12 March 2010)

Mount Richmond Hotel & Conference Centre, Mt Wellington (National event)

Organisor: Ministry of Health

Description:
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/

 



Alcohol Causes Violence: an Historic Conference (23 March 2010)

Te Papa, Wellington (National event)

Organisor: University of Otago, Wellington School of Medicine

Cost: Fee Optional

Description:
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/

 



ALAC Working Together Conference 2010 - Time For Action (6 - 7 May 2010)

TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre, Manukau City, Auckland (National event)

Organisor: Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand

Cost: $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 2010

For further information please go to www.alacconference2010.co.nz

Click here to view Presentations from this event.

 



NZ Health Education Assn Conference 2009 (28- 30 Sept 2009)

Tauranga Boys’ College, Tauranga (National event)

Organisor: NZHEA

Cost:
Early Bird Registration (Members only) $350 (before 30/6)
Early Bird Registration (Non-members) $400
Regular Registration (Members only) $400
Regular Registration (Non-members) $450

Description:
“Making Connections”

Furthur Information: http://www.healtheducation.org.nz/news-and-events.php

 



Cutting Edge 2009 (9- 12 Sept 2009)

Te Papa, Wellington (National event)

Organisor: DAPANZ

Cost:
Early DAPAANZ Member $350 (until 31 Jul 2009)
Early Non DAPAANZ Member $400
Late Rate (includes DAAPNZ Members) $450
Day Rate $250

Description:
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

 



PHA Conference 2009 (1- 4 Sept 2009)

Castle Lecture Theatre, Dunedin (National event)

Organisor: Public Health Association

Cost:
Earlybird until 30 July: PHA members $480; non-PHA $520

Description:
The theme "The Underpinnings of Public Health Practice: Research and Values" will shape Conference 2009.

Furthur Information: http://www.pha.org.nz/phaconference.html

 



Addiction Treatment Leadership Day - Working with Young People (2 July 2009)

Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell road, Parnell, Auckland (National event)

Organisor: Matua Raki - National Addiction Workforce Development

Description:
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 project
  • 12:45 - Prof Sally Caswell: Thinking about young people: A responsible approach to alcohol
  • 01:25 - Dr Grant Christie: Community Youth AOD interventions
  • 02:00 - Odyssey House Team: 'Stand Up! AOD intervention partnership with schools programme.
  • 02:45 - Tuari Potiki: ALAC news
  • 03:10 - Bruce Levi: AOD and Pacific youth
  • 03:35 - Graeme Ramsey: Youth and Problem Gambling
  • 04:00 - Haere ra


Registration Link: http://events.matuaraki.org.nz/event.php?id=27

Furthur Information:
Guy Burns
Training & Development Project Leader
MATUA RAKI - National Addiction Workforce Development

 



ALAC Working Together (14 & 15 May 2009)

InterContinental Hotel Wellington (National event)

Be part of the gathering momentum to:

  • Reduce the harm from alcohol in our communities
  • Review our alcohol laws and regulations
  • Grow the national conversation about the way we drink.

Be part of this CHANGE!

 

This event will highlight and discuss the many levels where change is happening:

  • Community Action and Programmes
  • Local Government
  • Health Sector
  • Policy and Legislation
  • Research

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.nz

Click here to view Presentations from this event.



Central Region Addictions Network Forum (15 and 16 April 2009 )

Convention Centre, 400 Main Street, Palmerston North (National 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:

  • Network with all sectors of the addictions field
  • Learn about new services in the region
  • Participate with consumers in discussing addiction issues
  • Receive updates about changes and key issues in the region
  • Have opportunities to question and debate the current top issues around addiction

Further Information:

Rawiri Evans: 04 473 9591 or 027 3114595
r.evans@matatini.co.nz

Phillip Parkinson: 04 917 0740 or 027 247 4505
p.parkinson@alac.org.nz

Supported by:
Mental Health Commission
New Zealand Drug Foundation
MidCentral DHB
Te Rau Matatini
Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand

Presentations: 
DHDP History Power Point 2009
Family inclusive services for youth
Globally the burden of tobacco is huge
NSF 16 April 09
Q-nique and Care New Zealand presentation for Palmerston North confernce
Report From Central Region Addiction Forum april 2009
Te Poutama Tautoko - Striving for Excellence
Te Rau Matatini Presentation
Whats on in the Wairarapa presentation PN 2009


Addiction Treatment Leadership Day (6 Nov 2008)

The Overseas Terminal Function Centre, Wellington (National event)

Held three times a year for leaders in the addiction treatment and allied fields to share information and practice, and discuss issues of importance in policy, planning and service delivery.  Also an opportunity for government and NCAT to hear the sector’s voice and use that feedback to inform their work and direction.


For more information: http://www.matuaraki.org.nz/index.php?id=78


Central Region Addiction Network Forum (3 & 4 November 2008)

Convention Centre, 400 Main Street, Palmerston North (National event)

The Central Region Addictions Forum was an opportunity to meet with colleagues working in the alcohol and other drugs scene and benefit from the following:
Network with all sectors of the addictions field
Learn about new services in the region
Participate with consumers in discussing addiction issues
Receive updates about changes and key issues in the region
Have opportunities to question and debate the current top issues around addiction

Further Information:

Rawiri Evans: 04 473 9591 or 027 3114595
r.evans@matatini.co.nz

Phillip Parkinson: 04 917 0740 or 027 247 4505
p.parkinson@alac.org.nz

Supported by:
Mental Health Commission
New Zealand Drug Foundation
MidCentral DHB
Te Rau Matatini
Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand

Presentations: 
Working with Gay Youth
Working with LGBTTF
DAPAANZ
Ministry of Health Update
Springhill Residential AOD Treatment Centre
Springhill Smoke Free Therapeutic Community


Cutting Edge Addiction Treatment Conference 2008 (04 September 2008)

Christchurch (National event)

Cutting Edge 2008 in Christchurch is the 13th Cutting Edge Conference in a series that began in 1995.

The Cutting Edge Conference was initiated by the Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC) through Ian MacEwan in 1995 and the National Addiction Centre (NAC) came on board in 1997. Initially envisioned to be a bi-annual event it developed as an annual conference and proved to be a highly successful meeting, consistently attracting over 300 addiction workers, representing about 40% of the workforce. It has provided the sector with an annual update on cutting edge research and development, as well as focus and a sense of national identity. The Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand has been the principal sponsor of the conference since 1995 and will once again be supporting this year’s conference in this way.

The past venues for Cutting Edge have covered much of the country from Waitangi to Dunedin as follows: 1995 Auckland, 1997 Auckland, 1998 Wellington, 1999 Christchurch, 2000 Rotorua, 2001 Napier, 2002 Nelson, 2003 Waitangi, 2004 Palmerston North, 2005 Dunedin, 2006 Wellington, 2007 Auckland.

The 2008 organizing committee includes the following: Tuari Potiki, Gilbert Taurua, Ross Bell, Phillip Siataga, Eileen Varley and Claire Aitken. Lisa Andrews and Lindsay Atkins are once again the Secretariat and Michael Bird has been contracted to assist with the website and publicity.

This year's theme is "Life and Death" and there are going to be 10 keynote speakers who will be addressing this in various ways related to addiction organized into five seminars as follows:

The Fragrance of Life – Dr Sue Bagshaw, Bruce Levi / Josephine Jackson and TUPU Team Drug Policy: A Life and Death Issue – Dr Sally Casswell, Thailand Speaker TBA Death: Gradual and Abrupt – Mr Charles Henderson, Assoc Prof Annette Beautrais Life Pathways – Professor Richie Poulton, Professor David Fergusson Life and Death – Dr Alex Wodak, Mr Paraire Huata

Other features of Cutting Edge 2008 will be a Political Debate, Welcome Reception, Workshops, Free Paper Sessions (including a dedicated Public Health stream), a Poster Session, Special Interest Group Meetings, John Dobson Memorial Foundation Fundraising Cocktail Party and Auction, and an ending Hakari (feast).

Click here to go to Cutting Edge Addtiction Treatment Conference 2008 website


Alcohol & Drug Leadership Day (3rd July 2008)

Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland (National event)

These events, organised by the National Committee for Addiction Treatment (NCAT) and funded by the Ministry of Health through Matua Raki, the Addiction Workforce Development Programme, are held three times a year for leaders in the addiction treatment and allied fields to share information and practice, and discuss issues of importance in policy, planning and service delivery.  They are also an opportunity for government and NCAT to hear the sector’s voice and use that feedback to inform their work and direction.


Please note that the presentations from the Addiction Treatment Leadership will be posted on the Matua Raki website after the event on the NCAT Sector Voice page.

www.matuaraki.org.nz

 
Alcohol and Drug Leadership Day
Summary of Stakeholder Feedback 2007
Prevalence and Treatment of Women Offenders 2007
Feasibility Study for AOD Services Women Offenders


Keeping fired Up on Family Work (16 October 2008)

Palmerston North (National event)

Family Inclusive Practice in the Addiction Field

Kina Trust is hosting this one day event aimed at building on the momentum of the Family Inclusive Practice training and project work done in the region over the past year.  Join us for this very practice focused forum, which is supported by ALAC, to enhance and consolidate your skills

Key people:   Peter Adams and Paraire Huata will present thought provoking ideas on social and cultural approaches to inclusive practice.

Workshops:  Exploring topics linked with FIP such as a Copello workshop on working with family members, cultural models and working with children and youth. These sessions will provide opportunities to extend your knowledge and FIP skills.

Facilitated group sessions:  These will give you a chance to reflect on current practice.

Other workshops:  May be developed in response to practitioner interest stated on registration.
                                                  
Participants
  • Priority will be given to registrants who have completed introductory FIP training.  This event is not intended to replace other training
  • Numbers are strictly limited to 40
  • Registration is $56.25 (incl gst) includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
  • Registration form available from info@kinatrust.org.nz


Pacific Spirit Conference (8 & 9 May 2008)

Centra Hotel, Mangere, Auckland (National event)

Winds of Change
See the change. Be the change.
Become the future.


The sixth biennial Pacific Spirit Conference 2008 is an ideal opportunity to ensure that the Winds of Change bring about positive outcomes for Pacific communities in Aotearoa. Each of us has a part to play in ensuring the Winds of Change clear the way for a brighter positive world for our future generations.

The sixth biennial conference is about shifting our attitudes to the next level within a forum where Pacific narratives form the cutting edge of our evidence-informed practice. We will encourage youth as facilitators and champions of change for a better world, free from alcohol-related harm.

There are three themes that the conference will focus on:
  • Youth – What are Pacific youth issues in relation to alcohol and how are these being addressed successfully?
  • Research and knowledge – What is the current evidence on Pacific alcohol consumption and successful interventions?
  • Community showcasing - What successful interventions are occurring in your area to reduce alcohol-related harm?
Abstract - Le Ala
Abstract - Twelve-month and lifetime prevalences of substance use disorder
Abstract - Alcohol perceptions during 1960s till now - Learning to Sail
Abstract - Tau Fifine Fiafia (Niuean Women and Alcohol)
Abstract - From Consumer to Practitioner – Sailing in the Changing Winds
Abstract - Reaching Communities Who Hear With Their Hearts
Abstract - Sowing the seed “INSIDE”
Abstract - Penina Uliuli: Being ‘Change’ Agents
Abstract - Young people rise to expectations. - Adventure Therapy
Abstract - Inusmart
Abstract - TUKUKU
Abstract - Being ‘Afakasi’ feels like ‘I’m a coconut in a hangi!’




Partnerships Conferences 2008 Local Government – Planning for Alcohol in the Community (Stream session presentations) (10 and 11 April 2008)

Nelson (National event)

Local Government is a key player in planning for alcohol and ultimately reducing alcohol-related harm. There are three main Acts that determine the planning, regulatory and enforcement functions of local government, which relate to the availability and use of alcohol. These form an important legislative mandate for alcohol strategies and policies. This ALAC conference showcased work that has been done in the area of planning for alcohol in the community, and specifically how Local Government and other organisations can use the legislation to better plan for and control the sale, supply and consumption alcohol in their communities.

Stream session presentations follow:
Bill Gebbie, Liquor licensing - Presentation to ALAC conference
Counties Manukau Social Responsibility
Kenn Butler - Nelson
Laurie Gabites - Wellington City
Mellow Yellow
Nite Flite - Whangarei
Tracy Patterson - Police
Wendy Moore - ALAC Culture and Alcohol


Partnerships Conferences 2008 Local Government – Planning for Alcohol in the Community (Keynote presentations) (10 and 11 April 2008)

Nelson (National event)

Local Government – Planning for Alcohol in the Community

Local Government is a key player in planning for alcohol and ultimately reducing alcohol-related harm. There are three main Acts that determine the planning, regulatory and enforcement functions of local government, which relate to the availability and use of alcohol. These form an important legislative mandate for alcohol strategies and policies. This ALAC conference showcased work that has been done in the area of planning for alcohol in the community, and specifically how Local Government and other organisations can use the legislation to better plan for and control the sale, supply and consumption alcohol in their communities.

Keynote presentations follow:


 
Gerard Vaughan - ALAC CEO
Tanya Chikritzhs - NDRI - Perth
NZ Police - Bill Serle, Police Action Plan
Kenn Butler - Nelson
Problem Gambling Foundation
DLA Phillips Fox


Partnerships Conferences 2008 Sustainable Partnerships – Opportunities and Challenges (Stream session presentations) (3 and 4 April 2008)

Rotorua (National event)

The Sale of Liquor Act 1989 is a complex and technical piece of legislation to enforce. There are almost always limits on the amount of resources available to effectively monitor and enforce the Act. For those agencies charged with the ensuring compliance with the Act, working together in partnership has now become a prerequisite for effective enforcement, compliance activities and projects.

This conference discussed formalising these relationships and showcased models of best practice. Stream session presentations follow:

 
Bill Gebbie, Liquor licensing - Presentation to ALAC conference
Counties Manukau Social Responsibility
DIA Gambling.pdf
Dunedin Community Based Initiative to Reduce Alcohol Related
Emma Redaelli - RDC
Kevin McMahon - Door Manager
Large Events - Andrew Galloway, ALAC
MAORI WARDENS RR Project
Mark Lyne - Alcohol promotions
Mellow Yellow
Mike Mills - Tauranga, Blow the Whistle


Partnerships Conferences 2008 Sustainable Partnerships – Opportunities and Challenges (Keynote presentations) (3 and 4 April 2008)

Rotorua (National event)

The Sale of Liquor Act 1989 is a complex and technical piece of legislation to enforce. There are almost always limits on the amount of resources available to effectively monitor and enforce the Act. For those agencies charged with the ensuring compliance with the Act, working together in partnership has now become a prerequisite for effective enforcement, compliance activities and projects.

This conference discussed formalising these relationships and showcased models of best practice. Keynote presentations follow:

 
Gerard Vaughan - ALAC CEO
Police Alcohol Action Plan - AC Grant Nicholls
Sandra Alofivae - Families Commission


Central Region Addiction Network Forum - Models of Treatment across Cultures (23 to 24 April 2008)

Convention Centre - Palmerston North (National event)

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 field
Learn about new services in the region
Participate with consumers in discussing addiction issues
Receive updates about changes and key issues in the region
Have opportunities to question and debate the current top issues around addiction

There is no cost for attending this event

Morning and Afternoon teas provided.

Any Travel and Accommodation expenses for one or two days are to be covered by delegates.

Further Information:

Rawiri Evans: 04 473 9591 or 027 3114595
r.evans@matatini.co.nz

Phillip Parkinson: 04 917 0740 or 027 247 4505
p.parkinson@alac.org.nz

Please find below presentations from the Forum
Affirming Sexual Identity and Gender Orientatn - ALAC 08.pdf
Central Hui 23 April 08.pdf
CENTRAL REGION ADDICTIONS NETWORK FORUM.pdf
Central regions forum workshop presentation.pdf
Matalafi Matrix Drama Tupu 2007.ppt Palmerston North April23rd 08.pdf
Stakeholder Meetings


Addiction Treatment Leadership Day (11 October 2007)

Wellington (National event)

These events, organised by the National Committee for Addiction Treatment (NCAT) and funded by the Ministry of Health through Matua Raki, the Addiction Workforce Development Programme, are held three times a year for leaders in the addiction treatment and allied fields to share information and practice, and discuss issues of importance in policy, planning and service delivery.  They are also an opportunity for government and NCAT to hear the sector’s voice and use that feedback to inform their work and direction.

Lynette Hutson (Salvation Army) hosted the Day’s proceedings, and invited Rawiri Evans (Te Rau Matatini) to mihi the 50 gathered consumers, practitioners and managers who had come from around New Zealand.  Attendance was lower at this forum most likely due to the forthcoming Cutting Edge/APSAD conference in Auckland in early November, but the lower numbers enabled increased active participation, and people took advantage of the greater opportunities to contribute.

This Day’s programme was intentionally focused on two main topics (the interface between mental health and addiction, and workforce development) and more interactive, allowing debate and discussion on individual issues and also bigger picture themes.  As well as Ministry of Health and NCAT updates, key sessions included:

National Alcohol Strategy Action Plan – discussion and preliminary consultation on Addiction Treatment Sector priorities for action

Leadership Session – “Clash of the Titans” – mental health and addictions interface.  Group and panel discussions/debate

Workforce Development Session         

Brief presentations followed by discussion on:         
• HPCA Act
• Matua Raki
• Family Inclusive Practice
• Gambling workforce issues
• Corporate HR/recruitment view of workforce development
• Te Rau Matatini – Training Scholarships

Presentations from the day are available below, as are notes to the sessions.
Kina Trust
NCAT Presentation
TRM Bursaries
Understanding Emerging Workforce Trends
ATLD Notes
Appendix 3 - Gambling Workforce paper
Appendix 2 - MH&A Session Notes
Appendix 1 - NAAP Session Notes
Ian MacEwan Presentation summary


Addiction Treatment Leadership Day (13 March 2008)

Limes Room, Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch (National event)

The next Addiction Treatment Leadership Day is being held in Christchurch on 13 March 2008.

Please register for this event online.

Attendance is free and the Programme is attached and can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.

 
Addiction Treatment Leadership Day Programme


Addiction Treatment Leadership Day (5 July 2007)

Auckland (National event)

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.

 

Preventing & Minimising Gambling Harm
AOD Treatment and Care services in Prisons
Group based services in prisons
National Services Framework Project
Cultural Audit
Pacific
Problem Gambling
ADOPT II Project
HPCAA update
Matua Raki
NCAT
Effective Interventions Phase 2


ALAC Working Together Conference 2007 (3-4 May 2007)

Rydges Hotel, Christchurch (National event)

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

 

Door hosting from past to present and looking to the future - Michael Wallace, D-Fuse Security Solutions Limited (PDF 788 KB)
Management of alcohol at large scale events and stadia - Andrew Galloway, ALAC (PDF 547 KB)
Initiatives to assist Industry compliance – Raewyn Bleakley, Hospitality Association of NZ (PDF 922 KB)
Project CARV - Chareese Henare Hastings/Napier District Councils (PDF 152 KB)
Project CARV - David Richards, Queenstown Lakes District Council (PDF 83 KB)
Project CARV - Emma Watkins, Rotorua District Council (PDF 129 KB)
Project CARV - Debbie Ferrere, Crime Prevention Unit (PDF 205 KB)
Collaborative Liquor Enforcement - Paul Raddich, Manukau District Council, Gavin Campbell, NZ Police and Emma Solomon, Regional Public Health (PDF 264 KB)
Challenges in dealing with District Licensing Agencies - Jason Loye, NZ Police (PDF 734 KB)
Online HR training for all staff - Ross Murphy, Liquor Licensing Bureau, Nicola Brooks and Lynsay Taylor, e-blended Learning Solutions Ltd. (PDF 228 KB)
Collaboration and the holistic approach to the SoLA - Sgt. AI Lawn, NZ Police, Peter Shaw, Community and Public Health, Martin Ferguson, Christchurch City Council and Susan Biss, HANZ (PDF 195 KB)


ALAC Working Together Conference 2007 - Initiatives to Reduce Intoxication (3-4 May 2007)

Rydges Hotel, Christchurch (National event)

Stream Sessions - Initiatives to Reduce Intoxication

Project Walkthrough/Community Walkthrough: addressing alcohol-related harm in Counties Manukau (PDF 299 KB)
Bewildered – resource for parents - Sue Paton, ALAC (PDF 326 KB)
Adding some weight to the Fish and Chip Act - David Towl, Regional Public Health (PDF 94 KB)
Settings-based public health action: SKYCITY’s Harm Minimisation Framework - Debbie Edwards & Shannon Hanrahan, SkyCity Entertainment Group (PDF 123 KB)
Ki te Ao Marama – An early intervention resource for Maori - Sue Paton & Tuari Potiki, ALAC (PDF 776 KB)
The Review of Liquor Advertising - Ashley Bloomfield, Ministry of Health (PDF 368 KB)
In so many words – Deidre Otene and Mike Ikilei, Manukau City Council and Auckland City Council (PDF 1019 KB)




Pacific Health Research Forum 2007 Survey (July 2007)

Auckland (National event)

Warm Pacific Greetings
 
The Health Research Council of NZ holds the PACIFIC HEALTH RESEARCH FORUM biannually (previously known as HRC Pacific Health Research Fono).  The Forum brings together the research sector, pacific health community and professionals, academics, politicians and government agencies.  The Forum is an opportunity to discuss, debate and learn about the needs of Pacific peoples through health research.
 
The 2007 HRC Pacific Health Research Forum will be held in July of next year.  The planning for the Forum has begun and to ensure the Forum will provide sessions or information that is relevant to you we ask that you please complete the attached survey and send to :
Attn - HRC Pacific Team
Health Research Council of NZ
PO BOX 554 Wellesley Street
WELLINGTON
 
Alternatively you can email your completed survey to the HRC Pacific Team on the following emails: dalofivae@hotmail.com or nwichmantou@hrc.govt.nz.
 
 
For more information or queries contact
the HRC Pacific Team on 093035201 or 093035225 


ALAC Working Together Conference 2007 - Evaluation of Community Projects (3-4 May 2007)

Rydges Hotel, Christchurch (National event)

Stream Sessions - Evaluation of Community Projects

Enforcement or willing compliance? Lessons learnt from the Sports Club Accreditation Programme pilot - Susan Hunt, ACC (PDF 52 KB)
Te Kokiri Whakamua – the redevelopment of Community Grants - Te Rina Moke, ALAC (PDF 81 KB)
A community through young people’s eyes - David Towl, Hutt Valley DHB, and Adrian Peoples, Hutt City Council (PDF 94 KB)
Evaluating community alcohol projects: an introduction to programme logic - Dr Sarah Greenaway & Suaree Borell, Massey University (PDF 121 KB)
Project Respect - Roy Hunt, Safe Waitakere Alcohol Project, Jack Taumaunu, Maori Wardens and Constable Fagaesea Siaki, NZ Police (PDF 492 KB)








The Central Region Addictions Forum (18-19 April 2007)

Palmerston North (National event)

The Central Region Addictions Forum was held in Palmerston North on 18 & 19 April 2007. The theme of this forum was on services to youth and provided presentations on the new services for youth in the region. Some of these presentations are listed under. Future events are planned for April and November 2008.

Te Rau Matatini - Te Rau Piataata (PDF 561 KB)
Working with gay youth (PDF 137 KB)
Get the Msg! Information for generation txt (PDF 203 KB)
Family Inclusive Practice (PDF 258 KB)
Building Capacity within Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools (PDF 43 KB)
WellTrust - Drug & alcohol support for young people (PDF 133 KB)
MST for Youth with Alcohol and other Drug Problems (PDF 232 KB)


Addiction Treatment Leadership Day (6 July 2006)

Western Springs Garden Community Hall, Auckland (National event)

This regular event, organised by the National Committee for Addiction Treatment (NCAT) on behalf of the Ministry of Health, attracted 86 people from around the country, bringing together different functions (policy, planning and funding, training and education, service management/delivery, consumer representation) and perspectives from the addictions and allied sectors. 

These Leadership Days are held three times a year (in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington respectively) for leaders in the addictions treatment and allied fields, and provide opportunities for learning, discussion and sector development at strategic and service delivery levels.

The programme included:
  • Updates from the Ministry of Health
  • NCAT and Sector issues and updates
  • Workforce Development and Scope of Practice
  • Conferences
  • Conclusions and key points, issues from the sector to be taken to NCAT, topics for next Leadership Day (Wellington 2 November)
The event was chaired by Peter Ryder of the National Alcohol & Other Drug Consumer Network (on behalf of Sheridan Pooley who was unable to attend), supported by Peter Barnett (NCAT Secretary, AOD Project Manager MHC/ALAC)

The attached notes cover salient points from speakers' presentations and ensuing discussions.
 
Draft programme
Summary of discussions (PDF 56KB)
Draft Ideas (PDF 23KB)
National Committee on Addictions Treatment (NCAT) (PDF 127KB)
Salvation Army, Auckland Bridge Programme (PDF 541KB)
AOD Workforce Development Leaders (PDF 13KB)
Odyssey House - Specialist Family Service Presentation (PDF 704KB)
AOD Practitioner Scope of Practice - Northern Region Workforce Development Project (PDF 156KB)
Alcohol Drug Helpline (PDF 240KB)


YATA Workshops (4-5 May 2006)

Auckland (National event)

Presentations from the two day national Youth Access to Alcohol (YATA) workshop in Auckland, which focussed on future directions for this community based initiative.


Central Regions Addictions Network Forum (27-28 April 2006)

Palmerston North (National event)

The Central Regions Addiction Network Forum was held at Palmerston North's Convention Centre and included the range of presentations listed below:


ALAC Partnership Conference (6-7 April 2006)

Queenstown (National event)

Aimed at elected members of local government, planners, regulatory managers and community organisations - the Queenstown Partnership Conference focussed on how to provide a "vibrant and dynamic" town area, while maintaining community well-being.  It looked at how local authorities reduce the adverse impacts of alcohol while also building attractive town areas and stronger communities.

Keynote Speakers:Communities of practice: 


ALAC Partnership Conference (30-31 March 2006)

Napier (National event)

Aimed at Police, public health representatives, district licensing inspectors, researchers, injury prevention people and safer community coordinators, the Napier Partnership Conference was about exploring solutions that focus on 'working smarter' through collaboration to enhance compliance under the Sale of Liquor Act. 

Keynote SpeakersStream SessionsAdditional sessions


YATA Workshops (November 2005)

Stella Maris, Wellington (National event)

Presentations from the two day workshop held at Stella Maris in Wellington.  For more about the Youth Access to Alcohol (YATA) projects see the case studies section.


YATA Workshops (June 2005 )

Nelson and Waiheke Island (National event)

Presentations from the two day workshops held at Nelson and Waiheke Island for Youth Access to Alcohol (YATA) groups.  For more about the YATA project see the case studies section.  


Yata Workshop (April 2005)

Stella Maris, Wellington (National event)

Presentations from the two day workshop held in Wellington for new Youth Access to Alcohol (YATA) groups.  For more information about the YATA project see the case studies section. 


Working Together 2005 (1st - 2nd March 2005)

Aotea Centre, Auckland (National event)

Annual conference for those working in the Liquor Licensing and Host Responsibility.

Keynote speakers were:In addition Stream Sessions were held on the subjects of :
  • Monitoring and Enforcement
  • Maori and Pacific
  • Training
  • Community Action
  • Policy and Planning
  • Research
The papers from the Stream Sessions have been grouped and appear below this introductory section.  


Working Together 2005 : Monitoring & Enforcement #1 (1st-2nd March 2005)

Aotea Centre, Auckland (National event)

The first Monitoring and Enforcement Stream Session was a forum including:
  • Barry McDonald and Jason Loye built on the CPO Guidelines released in 2004 by looking at some of the future challenges for those involved in Controlled Purchase Operations (CPOs) (0.5Mb); 
  • Julie Smale and Murray Clearwater provide an overview of the The New Zealand Institute of Liquor Licensing Inspectors (NZILLI) (1Mb zipped file, you will require WinZip to read this file) which was formed in 2004;
  • Dr John Wiggers and Sandra Murray outline the NZ Police project Alcolink (2.5Mb), designed to enhance alcohol-related policing intelligence and practice.


Working Together 2005 : Monitoring & Enforcement #2 (1st - 2nd Mar 2005)

Aotea Centre. Auckland (National event)

The second Monitoring and Enforcement Stream Session included:


Working Together 2005 : Training (1st-2nd March 2005)

Aotea Centre, Auckland (National event)

The Training stream session covered:
  • An overview of the Licence Controller Qualification (0.7Mb) by Steve Hanrahan of the Hospitality Standards Institute;
  • Key findings from a piece of research in Hawera where a number of 18 year olds Shoulder Tapped (1.2Mb) customers entering off-license premises asking them to purchase alcohol on their behalf;
  • Barry McDonald's Partnerships (0.4Mb) presentation will look at how key stakeholders involved in reducing alcohol-related harm partner and manage for shared outcomes;
  • Provides an overview of ALAC's new Host Responsibility (1.7Mb) programme.
 


Working Together 2005 : Maori and Pasifika (1st-2nd Mar 2005)

Aotea Centre, Auckland (National event)

The Maori and Pasifika Stream Session included the following presentations:
  • Nga Tahi Ra (3.4Mb), a project designed to empower Maori in taking ownership and active leadership in addressing alcohol-related issues within their own communities.  Hapai Te Hauora Tapui present the resource they have developed aimed at minimising alcohol-related harm among Rangatahi (youth) and give an overview of the project;
  • Denny Flavell and Mereana Peka provide an introduction to the Pub Right Card (0.02Mb)released in the Counties Manukau area and lately throughout the Auckland region;
  • Metua Faasisila provides an overview of two resources (1.7Mb) being developed for Pacific communities by ALAC;
  • John Huakau of the Centre for Social & Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation (SHORE) summarises the Pacific Drugs and Alcohol Consumption Survey 2003 (0.8Mb)
 


Working Together : Research (1st-2nd March 2005)

Aotea Centre, Auckland (National event)

The Research Stream Session included:


Working Together 2005 : Community Action (1st - 2nd Mar 2005)

Aotea Centre, Auckland (National event)

The Community Action Stream Session covered:ALAC is reviewing and updating the "Strengthening Community Action on Alcohol" resource in 2005.  We would value your feedback on a variety of questions, and would be grateful if you would complete the form and email it to Samantha Clark, Project Manager Community Action.


Working Together 2005 : Policy and Planning (1st - 2nd March 2005)

Aotea Centre, Auckland (National event)

The Policy and Planning stream included:


The Burden of Death and Disease due to Alcohol in New Zealand (Feb 2005)

Wellington and Christchurch (National event)

Presentations given at the seminar on the health risks and benefits of alcohol and its contribution to the burden of disease, both globally and in New Zealand.  Presented by Professor Jurgen Rehm, Professor Rod Jackson and Dr Jennie Connor.

See the Publications section for the executive summary and the full Burden of Disease report.
Burden Report - Executive Summary (0.08Mb)
Burden Report - Full (0.6Mb)
Alcohol & Burden of Disease - Implications for Policy (0.1Mb)
General Methodology & Global Results (0.7Mb)
Burden of Disease Research Group (0.03Mb)


Youth Access to Alcohol (YATA) Workshops (October 2004)

Wellington (National event)


A meeting of the Youth Access to Alcohol (YATA) groups from around New Zealand. 

Please note: some of the presentations had video clips as part of them, which are not included in the pdf's below.
Nelson - Panel Survey Results (0.8Mb)
Nelson - Police - AOD Referrals (1.8Mb)
Nelson - After Ball Parties (1.9Mb)
Palmerston North - Alcohol Issues (2.0Mb)
Waitakere - Pseudo Patrons (1.0Mb)
Wellington - Young People and Alcohol (1.1Mb)


Hui Whakakotahi (August 2004)

Rotorua (National event)

National hui for Maori alcohol and other drugs practitioners.
Hui proceedings and outcomes




Cutting Edge 2003 (28 - 30 August 2003)

Copthorne Hotel & Resort, Bay of Islands (National event)


Cutting Edge is the annual treatment conference on alcohol, drug and addictive disorders. Attached are the conference proceedings from the 2003 conference.
Conference Proceedings (2.78Mb)






Working Together (2002)

Te Papa, Wellington (National event)


Annual conference for people working in Liquor Licensing and Host Responsibility.  
 
The theme for the conference was 'Communities in Action' 
Dr Bill Ryan and Andy Gifford's Managing Large Public Events (0.2Mb)
Harold Holder's Successful Community Action - a Global perspective (0.1Mb)
Karen Elliott's Community Action in NZ - Think before you buy under 18's drink - Oamaru (0.2Mb)
Kypos Kipri's Community Action in NZ - The Should you supply community alcohol intervention evaluation for ALAC (0.3Mb)
Bruce Robertson of HANZ, Lowering the Drinking Age - Did it work? What do we do now? (0.8Mb)
Judge E.W. Unwin (Liquor Licensing Authority)- How I see it (0.3Mb)
Alison Greenaway & Kim Conway's Smashed in the City : Young People and Alcohol and Safer Public Places (0.2Mb)


Working Together (2001)

Te Papa, Wellington (National event)

Annual conference for people working in Liquor Licensing and Host Responsibility.  
 
The theme for the conference was 'Effective Communications'.
Chris Clark & Jackie Girvan's - A CRAP (Canterbury Rural Alcohol Project) Campaign in Ashburton (0.2Mb)
Ian Harding's Licence Controller Qualification (0.2Mb)
Sgt Trevor Walker - Police Referrals to the Nelson Alcohol and Drug Service (0.01Mb)
Suzanne Jones - Communicating in a Digital Age - Host Responsibility on the Net (0.02Mb)
Gayl Humphrey - Community Action and Research : the Midland Community Action Project (0.2Mb)
Hamish Riach - Lobbying : Influencing Key Decision Makers and People in Power (0.2Mb)
Pat Cudby, Marty Hepburn and Dawn Meertens - Enforcement : this workshop provided ideas to make enforcement visits productive and positive experiences (0.3Mb)
Martin McMaster - Checking Age Verification Practices in the Manawatu Health District (0.4Mb)
Ray Matthews - Communicating with Youth (0.3Mb)
Eldene Bradley's Last Drink Survey workshop (0.02Mb)



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