Events calendar
If you would like us to post an awareness week event you are planning in your region, download our cover sheet and return it to us either via email kim "at" mentalhealth.org.nz or fax (09) 300 7010.
This way anyone from your region who visits our website will see what is happening locally.
Other events in and around Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 5 October
Kaikohe: Regional hikoi
Open to all whanau, community, schools and groups. Come along and join the fun.Free giveaways and spot prizes. Contact: Ngati Kahu Social & Health Services, Ph: (09) 406 144.
Auckland: Art competition
Design a Post card. Theme: Winning Ways to Wellbeing.Category: 1. Service user. 2. Staff 3. Family
Last date for submission: 02/10/2009. Art to be submitted to The Reception at Harakeke House, 15 Ronwood Ave, Manukau.basil.fernandes@pathways.co.nz
Auckland: Walsh Trust activity
Information stand downstairs in Westcity Mall, Henderson, 12pm to 2pm.
Auckland: Free Public Workshop at FMHS: Connect
Lewis Lecture Theatre, Building 503, Level 2, 85 Park Road, Grafton. 1-2pm. The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) at The University of Auckland. Connect: Developing relationships to support and enrich your life. Ronji Tanielu, Youth Researcher, Youthline Auckland. Please RSVP to Phillip at p.chao@auckland.ac.nz so your name will be at the front reception to allow you entry to the building.
Poster
Auckland: FMHS Breakfast
9am, cafe 85, 85 Park Rd, Grafton Campus. For catering purposes, RSVP to Phillip p.chao@auckland.ac.nz by 12pm 1 October.
Palmerston North: MidCentral Health
TAKE NOTICE Please wear an orange item of clothing Karakia Invitation to All MCH staff to come together to celebrate the launch of Mental Health Awareness week. 0900 - 1000 Education Centre ROOM A and B
CONNECT: Pathways to Wellbeing Kai ora FM 9.30am - 10am
GIVE: Ward 21. Court yard clean up and BBQ Lunch. Provided by the O/T's 10am - 3pm
Wellington: Free mindfulness session
Mindfulness is a way of learning to relate directly to whatever is happening in life through enhancing the quality of our attention. It increases our ability to consciously respond to situations rather than simply react, make good lifestyle choices, stay focused and present, see through obstacles and achieve our goals. Come along to a free session led by trainers from Wellness Solutions at Capital PHO, Level 7 Freemason House, 195 Willis Street from 11.45am - 1.15pm. Contact Rachel (04) 978 4366. All Welcome.
Poster
Dominion Post interview with Meesh Holswich talking to Ruth Hill about how she uses the 5 ways to keep herself well. Look out for it!
Canterbury: Phone-ins
Schizophrenia Fellowship Canterbury Inc advises Newstalk ZB (AM1098) Phone Ins will take place on Monday 9.40 am with Alli Jones. Speaker will be Richard Wheeler, Chair of SFC, who will discuss Mental Health and the Talking Therapies.
Central Otago: Walk With Us by Trail Journeys Clyde
SF Central Otago iinvites you to join in a walk of approximately 8 kms from Clyde to Alexandra along the Rail Trail. 10am start or join us along the way. Light refreshments and a social gathering will be held outside Central Stories at the end of the walk. All welcome. For more details contact (03) 4487903 or visit our website
Alexandra: Your winning ways for wellbeing
All invited to this free event at: Central Stories, Centennial Ave, Alexander. Following the SF "Walk With Us" event along the rail trail, the Rural Otago PHO is hosting a gathering at Central Stories where walkers and other members of the public will be invited to write on a large canvas some things that they do to contribute to their wellbeing. The canvas will be printed with this year's MHAW themes; Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning and Give. The canvas will hang in Central Stories for the week. Contact : Louise, phone:(03) 448 8887 louise.thompson@ropho.org.nz
Dunedin: Bilateral: Two sides, one story. An art exhibition exploring themes around mental health treatment from an experiential perspective
10.00am Monday 5th October - 3.00pm Saturday 10th October. With an opening Monday 5th October at 6pm. ROCDA Gallery, 73 Princess St, Dunedin. All Welcome.
Fleur Kelsey is busy working on a series of artworks called "Bilateral - Two Sides, One Story" This is for an art exhibition exploring themes around mental health treatment from an experiential perspective that Fleur plans to exhibit in full early next year. This work uses the artists own history to explore mental health treatments from a lived position, making sense of the experience and offering it up as an exploration of contemporary issues. The work draws on a tradition of feminist investigation into women's experience and the meanings of experience. Authorship and the authority to reveal what goes on behind closed doors is an important consideration with this body of work, as the artist claims her right to display and modify her history. A preview of the work will be on display for Mental Health Awareness Week 5th - 10th October at the ROCDA Gallery. More information or www.artshole.co.nz
Contact: Nathan Millar - Promotions 021181 3151, or Fleur Kelsey - Artist (03) 487 7786.
Invercargill: Opening karakia
For the beginning of MHAW, mental health reception area, Southland DHB, 8am. Enquiries TeWhaea, 0274875568.
Invercargill: Health Promoters Breakfast
8am, Public Health South, 92 Spey St.
Deep South: SF Southland Information & Resource Displays (all week)
Invercargill, Te Anau and Lumsden libraries and SIT. For more information contact:Richard Harris, Future Directions Network Coordinator. Phone 0800 443366 richard.harris@sdhb.govt.nz
Tuesday 6 October
Kaitaia: Sports Day
Open to all whanau, community, schools and groups. Come along and join the fun. A& P Showgrounds, 10am to 2pm. Free giveaways and spot prizes. Contact: Ngati Kahu Social & Health Services, Ph: (09) 406 144.
Whau Valley: Art Exhibition
Opening at the Piggery. The theme is Connect to Art - Notice What Happen! Starting at 2pm- 3:30pm Contact Trish/ Christie (09)437 0467.
Rawene Health Centre: Art Exhibition launch
Auckland: Take these broken wings - documentary
New documentary by Daniel Mackler. The International Society for the Psychological Treatments of Schizophrenia ISPS and the Psychology Department of the University of Auckland invite you to a free showing of a new documentary film about psychosis. 6.30pm (free snacks) for 7.30pm film. OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE (Upstairs in Womens Federation Room), University of Auckland. Contact: ispsnz@gmail.com
Auckland: Vibe's Movie
Vibe members are invited to a social night to celebrate MHAW 09, the purpose is to be connected and be active. Contact name: Ivan Yeo(09) 300 7017 ivan@mentalhealth.org.nz
Auckland: Inter Services Indoor Soccer Competition
Pathways. Otahuhu Rec. Centre, 28 Mason Ave, Otahuhu.Time: 10am - 3pm. Entrees close on 2 October 2009 (Contact Basil on (09) 2613401 or 027 633 4054 )basil.fernandes@pathways.co.nz
Auckland: Supporting Families in Mental Illness Annual General Meeting
St Columba Centre, 40 Vermont St, Ponsonby, 6.30pm. Speakers will be John Cosgriff and Neil Kemp discussing Mental Health in Primary Health Sector: developments and challenges. RSVP (09) 378 9134 or admin@sfauckland.co.nz by 2 Ocotber for catering.
Auckland: Walsh Trust activity
Information stand downstairs in lower level Westcity Mall, (near Post Office/Life Pharmacy) Henderson, 12pm to 2pm.
Auckland: Free Public Workshop at FMHS: Be Active
Venue: Henley Lecture Theatre, Building 503, Level 4, 85 Park Road, Grafton. The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) at The University of Auckland. Be Active: Looking after your mental wellbeing. Tracey Sparksman, Northern Youth Mental Health Promoter, Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. Please RSVP to Phillip at p.chao@auckland.ac.nz so your name will be at the front reception to allow you entry to the building.
Auckland: Free Public Workshop at FMHS: Give
Venue: Henley Lecture Theatre, Building 503, Level 4, 85 Park Road, Grafton. The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) at The University of Auckland. Give: Giving to people affected by alcohol and drugs.
Ben Birks, Schools Project Leader, Odyssey House Youth Community Services. Please RSVP to Phillip at p.chao@auckland.ac.nz so your name will be at the front reception to allow you entry to the building.
Frankton: Free tips on how to look after your own mental wellbeing
The day will comprise of a vareity of intersting topics and you are welcome to join sessions at any time. St Johns Hall, Douglas St.Starts 10am exercise and wellbeing, 1030am dealing with retirement, 11am alcohol and helath, 12pm men's psychological health, 1pm how to avoid the pregnancy blues, 1.30pm food and mood, 2.15pm living with teenagers.
Palmerston North: MidCentral Health
BE ACTIVE: Fun Activities Day: 10am - 2pm held @ the library quadrant in the Square. Junk and Disorderly Live size Puppets S/F providing lunch:
CONNECT: Fun & Games: Big Jigsaw GamesTreasure Hunt Dancing Puppet Show And much more:
Contact: Hazel CMHT (06) 350 8184
Wellington: Hutt Valley DHB Grand Round
Regional Public Health, Te Oranga Hinengaro (Maori Mental Health Service) and CREDS are doing displays and presentations in the hospital's Grand Round. Hutt Valley Hospital, 1st Floor Learning Centre. Contact Mary on (04) 384 3156. All Welcome.
Nelson: Street Stall
Te Ara Mahi Employment and Training Support is having a street stall 10.30am to 1.30pm 47 Bridge St.
Dunedin: SF Otago Energy for Living Programme and Sunflower Handbook Launch
2-4Ppm, SF Otago Meeting Room 34 Prince Albert Road St. Kilda Dunedi. An introduction and an overview of our new and exciting programme: Energy for Living and a celebration and launch of our new publication: The Sunflower Handbook, SF Otago's Guide to Health, Happiness and Energy for Living.
This notebook features beautifully designed inserts and booklets in a handy 3-ring binder. New information and topics will be introduced on a regular basis at a very low cost and some will available on our website for free download on topics ranging from exercise to recipes and balancing life hints to fun activities. Everyone is invited to attend this event. Light refreshments will be available, please come and join us for the afternoon.
Contact:: Kathryn Olcott. Phone (:03) 455 5973 kaolcott@sfotago.org.nz fax: (03) 455 0035.
Dunedin: Bilateral: Two sides, one story. An art exhibition exploring themes around mental health treatment from an experiential perspective
10.00am Monday 5th October - 3.00pm Saturday 10th October. With an opening Monday 5th October at 6pm. ROCDA Gallery, 73 Princess St, Dunedin. All Welcome.
Fleur Kelsey is busy working on a series of artworks called "Bilateral - Two Sides, One Story" This is for an art exhibition exploring themes around mental health treatment from an experiential perspective that Fleur plans to exhibit in full early next year. This work uses the artists own history to explore mental health treatments from a lived position, making sense of the experience and offering it up as an exploration of contemporary issues. The work draws on a tradition of feminist investigation into women's experience and the meanings of experience. Authorship and the authority to reveal what goes on behind closed doors is an important consideration with this body of work, as the artist claims her right to display and modify her history. A preview of the work will be on display for Mental Health Awareness Week 5th - 10th October at the ROCDA Gallery. More information or www.artshole.co.nz
Contact: Nathan Millar - Promotions 021181 3151, or Fleur Kelsey - Artist (03) 487 7786
Queenstown: Mental Health Self-Care Workshops
St John's Hall, Dougals St, 10am-3pmFor more information contact:Richard Harris, Future Directions Network Coordinator. Phone 0800 443366 richard.harris@sdhb.govt.nz
Wednesday 7 October
Kaitaia: Hikoi for MHAW
Open to all whanau, community, schools and groups. Come along and join the fun. Hikoi for Mental Health Awareness Week. Whaia Te Ora - Start 9.30am, 245 Commerce Street to Kaitaia to Centennial park. Concert in the Park and stalls, J C Park, Commerce Street, Kaitaia, 10am - 4pm. Free giveaways and spot prizes. Contact: Ngati Kahu Social & Health Services, Ph: (09) 406 144.
Opononi: Shared lunch
ClareHouse.
Whangarei: Sportz Day
Free, and open to all. Come as a team of about 10, or come alone and we will help you make a team. 10am- 2pm.
Lunch provided. Come with a waiata for the competition. Simple group games run competitively. Prizes - spot, and for best group, best costume, best team spirit, etc.Contact: Sean or Michelle to enter. Arataki Ministries. Phone: (09) 430 3044 Email and/or fax:( 09) 430 3544.
Auckland: Post Natal Distress Support Network Turst and Supporting Families Auckland - Family Information Evening
Poster
INRF Building at Tui Glen Reserve, Henderson. 2 Claude Brooks Dirve, Henderson. Anyone who is affected by Post Natal Distress/Depression - mothers, their partners and their families - can take part in this free evening. The purpose of which is to provide women who are affected by PND and their partners and families with information about services that available to support everyone in this situation. Support for the ‘mother', her partner and her family. We have a number of organisations that will be giving short descriptions of their services and then an opportunity over supper for the families to speak to the organizations they related to.
Contact: Wendy Taylor, Coorindator, Post Natal Distress Support Network Trust. Phone: (09) 836 6967 pnd.org@xtra.co.nz or Peter van Dam, Family/Whanau Fieldworker, Supporting Families Auckland. Phone: (09) 378 9134 peter@sfauckland.org.nz
Auckland: Crossroads Clubhouse Open Day
Crossroads Clubhouse has been a part of the Grey Lynn community for more than 13 years. Following the "Clubhouse" model of recovery, Crossroads Clubhouse provides a place to belong for adults who have suffered a mental illness. Those who attend Clubhouse are its members and contribute their skills to every level of the organization. From running meetings and providing administration support, to maintaining the garden and working in the ever busy kitchen, members keep the Clubhouse running.
We invite you to come and see this unique approach in action. Anyone interested in the Clubhouse is welcome to join us from 10.30am until 2.30pm. We will be serving light refreshments during the day and a BBQ for lunch. 393 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Patrick Harris, phone: 376 4267 p.harris@crossroadsclubhouse.org.nz
Auckland: Interservices Quiz Competition
Pathways. Winning Ways to Wellbeing. Harakeke House,15 Ronwood Ave, Manukau. 1pm. Entrees close on 2 October 2009. Contact Andrew on (09) 2613401 or 027 8178576.
Auckland: Walsh Trust activity
Business Patron Breakfast at Waitakere City Council (Invitation only), 7.30am.
Auckland: Free Public Workshop at FMHS: Take Notice
Robb Lecture Theatre, Building 503, Basement, 85 Park Road, Grafton. The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) at The University of Auckland. Take notice: Critical Media Literacy: How impossible ideals of thinness are created and sustained? Gaayathri Nair, Youth Services Coordinator, Eating Difficulties Education Network
Please RSVP to Phillip at p.chao@auckland.ac.nz so your name will be at the front reception to allow you entry to the building.
Auckland: Free Public Workshop at FMHS: Learn
Robb Lecture Theatre, Building 503, Basement, 85 Park Road, Grafton. The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) at The University of Auckland. Learn: Gender Identity and Sexuality. Thomas Hamilton, Executive Director and Priscilla Penniket, Education Coordinator, Rainbow Youth. Please RSVP to Phillip at p.chao@auckland.ac.nz so your name will be at the front reception to allow you entry to the building.
NLP - a Pathway to Wellbeing: 2-hour Free Workshop and information session for mental health professionals
Find out how Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) coaching and therapy can help individuals make sustained changes in their lives, find out about how the brain works and how NLP can further help those you are working with.Toi Ora Live Arts Trust 6 Putiki St, Grey Lynn Auckland When: 1-3pm Register: karen@freshwaysforward.co.nz or phone (09) 366 0183
Read the full list of NLP events happening around the country to support Mental Health Awareness Week.
Wanganui: Hearing voices that are distressing
10.30am - 1.30pm, CLAW, 72A Guyton St, Wanganui. For Professionals, Family, Whanau wishing to know what it is like for those affected by schizophrenia. Morning tea and lunch provided. Contact:: Hine Potaka. Public Health. Phone: (06) 348 1775.
Palmerston North: MidCentral Health
CONNECT: Ward 21: Muffin's morning tea. Like Minds Like Mine BBQ @ the Warehouse Mash Trust: Kiwiana day @ Memorial Park 11am - onwards.
CONNECT:"Footsteps" Gala day 11.30am-2.30pm.534 Queen St. Levin
BE ACTIVE:Oranga Hinengaro invite all MCH staff to participate in:Rakau (it's a form of discipline, relaxation & fluidity of movement). Whare Totara Contact (06) 350 9155.
Blenheim: Connect with CARE Marlborough Open Day
Acitvities and light refreshments, 26 Percy St, Belnheim. Contact: Birte Flatt (03) 578 0302 caremarlb@xtra.co.nz
North Canterbury: Odd Sock Day
A sausage sizzle has been organised to promote Mental Health Awareness Week outside the
Rangiora Service Centre in High Street (late morning). The theme is about accepting diversity! You can show your support for mental health awareness week by wearing odd socks. More information, please contact Paul Howard, LINK Coordinator on (03) 310 6509.
Canterbury: Phone ins
Schizophrenia Fellowship Canterbury Inc advises Newstalk ZB (AM1098) Phone Ins will take place 11.40 am, SFC Deputy -Chair Andrew Collie, will discuss with Alli Jones, Serious Mental Illness, and the most important requirements for Mental Health.
Christchurch: Catalyst Poetry Open Microphone
Open microphone for poetry and performance writing - Connect with other poets! 8pm, Al's Bar, 31 Dundas St, Christchurch.catalyst_queries@yahoo.com Catalyst website
Dunedin: Artsenta
An outdoor lunchtime concert in the bandstand at the Dunedin Botanic Gardens. This event will feature musicians and poets who use our service and who have taken part in our regular onsite lunchtime concerts. We are inviting the mental health community and the general public to join us midday at the gardens with their lunch. If the weather is not good, we will be hosting the concert at Artsenta 81 Crawford Street Dunedin. Contact: Kalee Row. Phone: (03) 477 9566 info@artsenta.org
Dunedin: Bilateral: Two sides, one story. An art exhibition exploring themes around mental health treatment from an experiential perspective
10.00am Monday 5th October - 3.00pm Saturday 10th October. With an opening Monday 5th October at 6pm. ROCDA Gallery, 73 Princess St, Dunedin. All Welcome.
Fleur Kelsey is busy working on a series of artworks called "Bilateral - Two Sides, One Story" This is for an art exhibition exploring themes around mental health treatment from an experiential perspective that Fleur plans to exhibit in full early next year. This work uses the artists own history to explore mental health treatments from a lived position, making sense of the experience and offering it up as an exploration of contemporary issues. The work draws on a tradition of feminist investigation into women's experience and the meanings of experience. Authorship and the authority to reveal what goes on behind closed doors is an important consideration with this body of work, as the artist claims her right to display and modify her history. A preview of the work will be on display for Mental Health Awareness Week 5th - 10th October at the ROCDA Gallery. More information or www.artshole.co.nz
Contact: Nathan Millar - Promotions 021181 3151, or Fleur Kelsey - Artist (03) 487 7786
Alexandra: Claire Taylor talk
SF Central Otago invites you to hear Claire share her experience of mental illness.She is a young mother who has travelled across the world to live in our country. Her experiences may strike a chord with many of you; and you will enjoy her upbeat ways of keeping herself well. Supper provided. SF Rooms, 28 Ashworth St, Alexandra. For further information and bookings for this free talk phone (03) 448 9303 or (03) 448 7903.
Invercargill
9am-3pm. Open Day - Rata House Activity Centre, 59 McMaster Street, Invercargill
9.00am‐3.00pm Open Day ‐ 494D Day Activity Centre, 494 Dee Street, Invercargill
10.00am‐12.30pm Invercargill Mental Health Open Forum, The Elmwood, 309 Dee St, Invercargill
1.00pm‐3.00pm Moving Forward Consumer Advisory Council, Rata House, 59 McMaster Street, InvercargillFor more information contact:Richard Harris, Future Directions Network Coordinator. Phone 0800 443366 richard.harris@sdhb.govt.nz
Thursday 8 October
Kaitaia: Art and Crafts Day and Exhibition
Open to all whanau, community, schools and groups. Come along and join the fun.Kaitaia Community Centre, 10am to 2pm. Free giveaways and spot prizes. Contact: Ngati Kahu Social & Health Services, Ph: (09) 406 144.
Dargaville: Mental Health Expo
Town Hall, Hokianga Rd, 11.30am, free sausage sizzle.
Dargaville: Glow in the dark, with Mike 'KING'
Celebrating difference. Plus more entertainment. Dargaville Town Hall, 7pm. Tickets: $15-00 available Noise Co, Victoria Street, Dargaville. For information call: Katy Edmonds (09) 439 8395.
North: Karakia Whakamutunga
At Arataki House, 17 Weaver St, starting at 1pm. Contact rowan (09) 430 3844.
Northpoint Trust: Community Awareness
Outside Northpoint Trust Premises:
9.00am - till sold out Sausage Sizzle
9.00am - till sold out Cake Stall
9.00am - till sold out Jumble Sale
9.00am - till sold out Art and Craft Sale
Rawene: Waka Ama
Auckland: Family participation forum
Placing the GP at the Front-line of Mental Health Care'. Hear about ‘Progress +' a collaborative project between ADHB Mental Health Services & Procare (Primary Health Organisation). A panel of mental health specialists will answer your questions. Time: 7:00 - 9.00 pm, Western Springs Garden Community Hall, 956 Great North Rd, Western Springs. For more details contact:ADHB Family Advisor, Leigh Murray ph: (09) 307 4949 ext 26520. Admin. Supporting Families ph: (09) 378 9134.
Auckland: Ko Te Kaupapa
9.30am Powhiri
11am He Papa Mahi (workshops 20 min per team)
12.30pm Hakari
13.30pm He Whakangahau (entertainment)
14.30pm Prize giving
15pm Wa Mutunga
By invitation only, in house event. Kelston Community Centre Cnr Grt North Road and Awaroa Avenue, Kelston.
Auckland: AUT Mental Health Networking and Presentation
AUT University invites you to an evening of networking and presentations from our key speakers:
- Professor Max Abbott: Mental health, the past and future
- Frances Edmond: The changing face of mental health -a personal experience
- Hon. Dr Jonathan Coleman: Ministry policy on mental health in primary care
- Professor Bruce Arroll: ProCare primary mental health initiatives and a PHO perspective
- Professor Tony Dowell: University of Otago national survey finding
5pm - 7:30pm, AUT University Conference Centre, Main Entrance, WA Building, City Campus, 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland City. More information. Contact: carole.popman@aut.ac.nz
Read the flyer
Auckland: AUT Mental Health Workshop ‘Winning Ways to Wellbeing'
AUT University in association with the Mental Health Foundation of NZ and Waitemata District Health Board invites you to participate in a workshop to identify how we can shape the future of Mental Health in New Zealand. Speakers include:
- Professor Max Abbott and Hon. Dr Jonathan Coleman: Welcome
- Nemu Lallu: Ministry policy on mental health in primary care and recent and planned initiatives
- Tony Dowell: Presentation on the University of Otago national survey
- Professor Bruce Arroll: ProCare primary mental health initiatives and a PHO perspective
- Dr Murray Patton: The role of DHBs in promoting primary mental health
- Judi Clements: Improving mental health and wellbeing
1pm - 5pm, AUT University Conference Centre, Main Entrance, WA Building, City Campus, 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland City. More details or email carole.popman@aut.ac.nz
Read the flyer
Auckland: OctGig09
An evening gig at Kings Arms from 8pm. Flyer
Many of the performers have been involved with mental health promotion activities bringing their own personal experiences to their performance. One such musician, Trimz, firmly believes in giving back to the community. Trimz is an accomplished singer/song writer, and is a regular volunteer at Te Whetu Tawhera (Mental Health Unit) at Auckland Hospital. Music and creativity crosses all communication barriers, promoting and supporting positive mental health recovery. Featuring, George Henderson and Graham Humpheries, Johnny Matteson, 4 1/2 Boys, Reb Fountain, Sandra Bell, The Literatti Performance Poets, Johnny Angel and Special Guests you won't want to miss.
Auckland: Inter Services Scavenger Hunt Competition
Pathways. Theme: How well you know your community? Harakeke House, 15 Ronwood Ave, Manukau, 10 am.Entrees close on 2 October 2009. Contact Basil on (09) 261340 or 0276334054.
Auckland: Walsh Trust activity
Information stand lower level in Westcity Mall, Henderson, ( near POst Office/Life Pharmacy) 12pm to 2pm.
Palmerston North: MidCentral Health
CONNECT: Networking Morning. 10am - 12 noon.Held @ S/F presenting a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.
Everyone Welcome
CONNECT:
Horowhenua team: Working with local PHO presenting a stall @ the Levin Mall.
GIVE: BBQ lunch:
TAKE NOTICE: Invitation to all MCH STAFF to attend Arts Afternoon: 11am - 2.30 in the education centre Music Poetry Art & Crafts Dancing
Wellington: Free mindfulness session
Mindfulness is a way of learning to relate directly to whatever is happening in life through enhancing the quality of our attention. It increases our ability to consciously respond to situations rather than simply react, make good lifestyle choices, stay focused and present, see through obstacles and achieve our goals. Come along to a free session led by trainers from Wellness Solutions at Capital PHO, Level 7 Freemason House, 195 Willis Street from 11.45am - 1pm. Contact Rachel (09) 978 4366. All Welcome.
Poster
Nelson: Walk for Wellbeing
Tahuna Beach - Nelson. Open to Anybody - it's free, just turn up!!
Steve Gurney (athlete and adventurer) will be leading a walk on the beach from 8am. He will be there with his kite buggy from about 7.15am for those that are interested in seeing it. Other physical activities will be happening as well. Great opportunity to get some exercise on the way to work and catch up with some friends/colleagues.
Contact:: Alison Lewin. Health Action Trust. Phone: 03 5482798 Alison@healthaction.org.nz
Nelson: Business forum on mental health - from awareness to action
Trailways Hotel. Employers and other interested people. Attendees must pre-book - limited seat numbers $30 - Chamber of Commerce Members and NGOs $45 - non Chamber Members.
Want to learn more about the benefits of supporting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace?
Be motivated and inspired to make some changes! A great opportunity to hear speakers, Steve Gurney (athlete and adventurer), Bill Wilkinson (co-founder and CEO of the Canadian Business Roundtable on Mental Health) and Aubrey Quinn (from the Like Minds Like Mine TV Campaign).. Contact: Alison Lewin. Health Action Trust. Phone: (03) 548 2798 : Alison@healthaction.org.nz
Dunedin: Bilateral: Two sides, one story. An art exhibition exploring themes around mental health treatment from an experiential perspective
10.00am Monday 5th October - 3.00pm Saturday 10th October. With an opening Monday 5th October at 6pm. ROCDA Gallery, 73 Princess St, Dunedin. All Welcome.
Fleur Kelsey is busy working on a series of artworks called "Bilateral - Two Sides, One Story" This is for an art exhibition exploring themes around mental health treatment from an experiential perspective that Fleur plans to exhibit in full early next year. This work uses the artists own history to explore mental health treatments from a lived position, making sense of the experience and offering it up as an exploration of contemporary issues. The work draws on a tradition of feminist investigation into women's experience and the meanings of experience. Authorship and the authority to reveal what goes on behind closed doors is an important consideration with this body of work, as the artist claims her right to display and modify her history. A preview of the work will be on display for Mental Health Awareness Week 5th - 10th October at the ROCDA Gallery. More information or www.artshole.co.nz
Contact: Nathan Millar - Promotions 021181 3151, or Fleur Kelsey - Artist (03) 487 7786
Friday 9 October - World Mental Health Day
Kaitaia: Masquerade Ball and Respect Awards Ceremony
Open to all whanau, community, schools and groups. Come along and join the fun. Kaitaia Community Centre. Formal dress, 3pm to 7pm. Live entertainment, ballroom dancing, three-course meal. Limited to 200 guests. Free giveaways and spot prizes. Contact: Ngati Kahu Social & Health Services, Ph: (09) 406 144.
North Tech Marae: Respect 'n' Mingle
Te Puna O te Matauranga (NorthTec Marae). Starting at 4pm with Powhiri. Contact Rowan (09) 430 3844. Throughout the week NorthCare Trust clients and members of the community will be painting a mural in the walkway between Rathbone and James (Beside ASB). A hot air balloon with Mental Health Awareness
banner will be at Advocate Stadium.
Auckland: Challenge Trust's Biggest Loser Competition
St Andrews Church Hall, Otahuhu, Auckland. Open to Challenge Trust staff and clients
Challenge Trust is an NGO that provides a variety of services for individuals suffering from enduring and often complex disabilities or mental illness. The organisation is committed to providing the best possible recovery services for our clients and as such Challenge Trust are currently engaged in a number of initiatives to improve the physical health status and promote ‘healthy lifestyles' for the clients who access our services "The Biggest Loser" competition focuses on supporting clients and staff to educate themselves on health lifestyle choices and sustainable exercise options
Contact: Abi Bond, phone: 021495642: abib@challenge.co.nz
Auckland: Inter Services Poster Competition
Pathways. Last date for submission: 2 October. Poster to be submitted to The Reception at Harakeke House, 15 Ronwood Ave, Manukau. Contact Basil on (09) 2613401 or 027 6334054.
Auckland: Project Patch: Best Garden Competition
Pathways. Harakeke House, 15 Ronwood Ave, Manukau. 10:30 am. Entrees close on 2 October 2009. Contact Basil on (09) 261 3401 or 027 6334054.
Auckland: Walsh Trust activites
Information stand, near to the Catherine St entrance of Westcity Mall, Henderson, 12pm to 2pm.
Art Competition and Exhibition. Walsh Trust, 8 Hickory Ave, Henderson, 10.30am to 12pm.
Auckland: Walking to Africa book launch
Launch of Jessica Le Bas's new book Walking to Africa. Invitation only event. Carrington's Cafe, Mt Albert.
Auckland: Public seminar: Cultural Perspectives on Wellbeing
9am-12 noon, Function Hall, Building 730, Level 2, School of Population Health, Tamaki Campus, Gate 1, 261 Morrin Road, Glen Innes. The seminar will be opened by Hon Pansy Wong, Minister for Ethnic Affairs. Speakers include: Naida Glavish, Chief Advisor Tikanga and General Manager Maori, ADHB; David Lui, Pacific Health Consultant; Dr Amritha Sobrun-Maharaj, Director, Centre for Asian Health Research and Evaluation; Surpreet Cheema, Clinical Team Leader, Refugees As Survivors New Zealand.
Flyer
Contact: Rajal Purabiya / Elsie Ho Phone: (09) 373 7599 ext 86551 r.purabiya@auckland.ac.nz or e.ho@auckland.ac.nz
Tauranga: What recession Day?
Historic Village, Tauranga 9.30am - 2.30pm. A free fun family day showcasing techniques, strategies and activites to enhance and preserve mental wellbeing.Interactive workshops, live demos, health clinics and much more. Run by Turning Point.
Palmerston North: MidCentral Health
GIVE: CREATIVE FUN DAY CAFS Konini House
• Face painting
• Craft
• Painting
• BBQ Lunch
Contact Jo or Carole (06) 350 8373.
CONNECT: SF/FCMHT Mental Health Information Stand - Feilding Farmers Market 9am - 2pm. Pathways day trip to Porirua:
LEARN: "Standard Drinks Challenge" 11am - 2pm Presented by AOD @ venue TBC Invitation to All MCH staff to come together to close Mental Health Awareness week CAFS Konini House
Wellington: Free Family/Whanau Sports and Fun Day
Ngati Toa Domain, Pascoe Avenue Mana 11am - 4pm. Come along for a fun day of sports, food, performance and fun. Contact Case Consulting on (04) 385 2103 for more information. All Welcome.
Canterbury: Phone ins
Schizophrenia Fellowship Canterbury Inc Newstalk ZB (AM1098) Dave Butcher, Manager of the ZooDoo Rehabilitation Program, will talk with Alli, at 9.40 am, about how return to Community is essential for Mental Health.
Dunedin: Bilateral: Two sides, one story. An art exhibition exploring themes around mental health treatment from an experiential perspective
10.00am Monday 5th October - 3.00pm Saturday 10th October. With an opening Monday 5th October at 6pm. ROCDA Gallery, 73 Princess St, Dunedin. All Welcome.
Fleur Kelsey is busy working on a series of artworks called "Bilateral - Two Sides, One Story" This is for an art exhibition exploring themes around mental health treatment from an experiential perspective that Fleur plans to exhibit in full early next year. This work uses the artists own history to explore mental health treatments from a lived position, making sense of the experience and offering it up as an exploration of contemporary issues. The work draws on a tradition of feminist investigation into women's experience and the meanings of experience. Authorship and the authority to reveal what goes on behind closed doors is an important consideration with this body of work, as the artist claims her right to display and modify her history. A preview of the work will be on display for Mental Health Awareness Week 5th - 10th October at the ROCDA Gallery. More information or www.artshole.co.nz
Contact: Nathan Millar - Promotions 021181 3151, or Fleur Kelsey - Artist (03) 487 7786.
Invercargill: Mental Health Expo
9.30am-3.30pm. Song, music, hip hop, food, information, dance, giveaways, and joining with each other to share, give, and be active in a fun way. Our MC for the day is this awesome, cool, talented guy MR JONO LEASK. WACHNER PLACE, come and join the fun with us. Tell your whanau, bring mum & dad, the kids and don't forget yourself.
3pm-6pm Bold, bizarre and beautiful art exhibition, WEA, Esk St.For more information contact:Richard Harris, Future Directions Network Coordinator. Phone 0800 443366 richard.harris@sdhb.govt.nz
Invercargill: Closing karakia
For the end of MHAW, Wachner Place, 3pm, all welcome. Southland DHB, 8am. Enquiries TeWhaea, 0274875568.
Saturday 10 October
Kaikohe: Diamonds & Pearls Bal
Hosted by NorthPoint Trust. Kaikohe. Featuring "Dancing with the Stars", 6.00pm - till late. Kaikohe Memorial Hall,
Kaikohe. $50.00 per ticket.
For any further inquiries regarding Northpoint Trust involvement in Mental Health Awareness Week 2009 please contact Sharon Aird, Chief Executive Officer, Northpoint Trust.
Auckland: Phobic BBQ
11am to 1pm, 77 Morningside Drive, St Lukes. The Phobic Trust of New Zealand. Come over to our clinic and meet our little community. Learn more about anxiety and how we treat it, see how a mental health not-for-profit clinic works in a mini tour and talk to our group of wonderful volunteers! Here at the Phobic Trust, we treat trichotillomania, agoraphobia, social phobia, monophobia, anorexia, bulimia, SAD, GAD, OCD, PTSD among other things, so come and see another side of mental health!
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Auckland: Fiesta in the Park to celebrate World Mental Health Day
A free family outing to Ponsonby Rd's Western Park. 10 to 1pm. (Sunday if raining)
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Flyer
Featuring, Jordan Luck, J. Williams and dancers, Fagan & the People, The Epson Primary Ukulele Orchestra, Zoh Zoh (African music ensemble), AnnaMac, Reb Fountain and special guests. Fiesta in the Park will launch the World Day for Auckland, a world wide celebration for the whole family, promoting the importance of mental health as an integral part of overall wellbeing. There will be something for everyone, Yoga, Excercise and Tai Chi demonsrations, good food (or bring a picnic) and fiesta entertainment for the kids, as well as a wide range of health information. Mike Chunn ex. Split Enz and founder of Play It Strange, has kindly lent his support to the fiesta. The organising committee, envisage this becoming an annual event for Auckland.
Toi Ora
Paraparaumu: Arts, Music and Literature showcase
Café Novella in Paraparaumu will host a festival to showcase original artwork, music, poetry, or short stories that express peoples experiences, feelings or approaches to wellbeing. Contact Lisa at Kapiti PHO on (04) 297 2009 for more information or to submit your work. All Welcome.
Lower Hutt: Healing Hands - Healing Minds
Try something new or rediscover the healing touch of massage.
The staff of Te Whare Ahuru, the Mental Health Unit of Hutt Hospital, are being invited to receive the gift of a free massage as an expression of gratitude for the significant contribution they make to the care and wellbeing of those living with mental health issues. Different forms of massage to the head, neck, hands and feet are being offered by trained therapists from 10am - 4pm. Massage is one way of endorsing the theme of the National Mental Health Awareness Week 2009.
Contact: Donne Roy Ph: (04) 563 7793 donna.roy @xtra.co.nz or Maureen Lamb, Hutt Hospital Chaplaincy Team. Ph: (04) 569 4149 maureen@lamb.org.nz
Christchurch: The Body Festival dance workshops
The Body Festival, Christchurch's annual dance festival, is a showcase and celebration of New Zealand's dancing talent. Ranging from professional shows to amateur productions, the festival covers a variety of enjoyment for all audiences and participators. Check out the workshops to be held 10 October.
Dunedin: Bilateral: Two sides, one story. An art exhibition exploring themes around mental health treatment from an experiential perspective
10.00am Monday 5th October - 3.00pm Saturday 10th October. With an opening Monday 5th October at 6pm. ROCDA Gallery, 73 Princess St, Dunedin. All Welcome.
Fleur Kelsey is busy working on a series of artworks called "Bilateral - Two Sides, One Story" This is for an art exhibition exploring themes around mental health treatment from an experiential perspective that Fleur plans to exhibit in full early next year. This work uses the artists own history to explore mental health treatments from a lived position, making sense of the experience and offering it up as an exploration of contemporary issues. The work draws on a tradition of feminist investigation into women's experience and the meanings of experience. Authorship and the authority to reveal what goes on behind closed doors is an important consideration with this body of work, as the artist claims her right to display and modify her history. A preview of the work will be on display for Mental Health Awareness Week 5th - 10th October at the ROCDA Gallery. More information or www.artshole.co.nz
Contact: Nathan Millar - Promotions 021181 3151, or Fleur Kelsey - Artist (03) 487 7786
Invercargill: Bold, bizarre and beautiful art exhibition
3pm-6pm, WEA, Esk St. Also 10am-3pm Saturday)
Other events in and around Mental Health Awareness Week
Tea & Talk - Food for thought, from the UK
Everyone knows how beneficial a good cup of tea and a chat can be. Just sharing your cares and hopes with someone else can be great for your own mental health and wellbeing. In the UK, they are raising much-needed funds for their Mental Health Foundation over a cuppa. To mark World Mental Health Day people are going to get together at work or in someone's home, put the kettle on, and make a donation - it's as simple as that. Your group might like to do that here! They have also asked a range of celebrity chefs to some up with some delicious recipes for their Tea & Talk parties. As a run-up to the day, they are running a One Big Laugh comedy night, and people who regsiter for Tea & Talk, can win tickets to attend.
Franklin: Positive Ageing Exhibition, 2 October
The 2009 Franklin Positive Ageing Expo will be held on Friday, 2 October 2009 in the Pukekohe Indian Association Community Hall, Ward Street, Pukekohe, 9.45 to 3pm. The objective is to present ageing, and the "3rd age" as a natural and enjoyable process and time, to be anticipated rather than feared, and to promote the opportunities and options open to those approaching retirement age, or are already superannuitants. Attendance is free of charge to the general public. See video of last year's expo. Any queries contact Chris Stablerchrisstabler@ihug.co.nz
Counties Manukau: lunchtime student awareness activity, 13 and 14 October
MIT, East Health Trust PHO, CMDHB Primary Care nurses, are jointly having a lunchtime student awareness activity at MIT on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October, 12-1pm. There will be local resources, and tables set up to address each of the five key areas. There will be fitness equipment from the Otara Leisure Centre, to let people trial, and health promotors from the PHO will be there to discuss health and fitness and give out pedometers to challenge fitness levels. There will be festivites like a locall band playing. There will be a small challenge to 'pay it forward ' with a good deed for others.
Feetbeat: The fun team walking event, 14 September - 6 November
Feetbeat is a free fun team walking event run by Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS). It aims to encourage people to walk for 30 minutes each day, is run over 8 weeks, and done in teams of up to 8 people (4 minimum).
The long term goal is for people to maintain their walking habits after the programme. Each 30 minutes of walking is equal to 3km and teams can map their progress on the New Zealand maps provided in the registration packs.
There are prizes up for grabs for best team name, best team photo, and best team story that will be featured in the weekly newsletters. If this sounds like something you would like to be part of, visit the website for more information. You can register online or download the forms. Contact: Stacey Willcox (09) 623 4600 ext: 28918 staceyw@adhb.govt.nz
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Hearing Voices that are Disturbed Workshop - Queenstown, 30 October, 9am - 12.30pm, by Arana Pearson
This workshop blends Arana's broad knowledge and expertise, and personal experience to give a powerful workshop experience. Arana has been trained and certified by leading international consumer recovery exponents including Dr Pat Deegham, Mary Ellen Copeland of USA and Ron Coleman of UK. Keepwell Ltd. St Johns Hall
10 Douglas Street, Queenstown (beside Lakes District Hospital). Costs: $15.00 for Organisations, no charge for Consumers & Familes/whanua. For more information and to register contact Marie Roxburgh, phone (03) 450 9156 marie.roxburgh@phsouth.co.nz
Meeting re Wakatipu Consumer Network - Queenstown, 30 October, 2pm-4pm, facilitated by Arana Pearson
For Consumers and Service Providers, venue TBC.
Hearing Voices that are Disturbed Workshop - Invercargill, 27 October, 9am to 12.30pm, by Arana Pearson
This workshop blends Arana's broad knowledge and expertise, and personal experience to give a powerful workshop experience. Arana has been trained and certified by leading international consumer recovery exponents including Dr Pat Deegham, Mary Ellen Copeland of USA and Ron Coleman of UK. Keepwell Ltd.
Windsor Community Church Main, Jubilee Hall, 19 Windsor Street, Invercargill, car parking available, morning tea available, costs = $15.00 for organisations, no charge for consumers and families. For more information and to register contact Jan Pfeifer Phone (03) 214 5786, (Freephone 0800 443366) Extension 7994, Email jan.pfeifer@sdhb.govt.nz
Working with voices and hearing voices - Invercargill, 28 October, 9.30am - 4pm, by Arana Pearson
This workshop blends Arana's broad knowledge and expertise, and personal experience to give a powerful workshop experience. Arana has been trained and certified by leading international consumer recovery exponents including Dr Pat Deegham, Mary Ellen Copeland of USA and Ron Coleman of UK. Keepwell Ltd.
Windsor Community Church Main, Jubilee Hall, 19 Windsor Street, Invercargill, car parking available, morning tea ans lunch available, costs = $15.00 for organisations, no charge for consumers and families. For more information and to register contact Jan Pfeifer Phone (03) 214 5786, (Freephone 0800 443366) Extension 7994, Email jan.pfeifer@sdhb.govt.nz
Consumer Only Forum - Invercargill, 29 October, 10am - 3pm, by Arana Pearson
This workshop blends Arana's broad knowledge and expertise, and personal experience to give a powerful workshop experience. Arana has been trained and certified by leading international consumer recovery exponents including Dr Pat Deegham, Mary Ellen Copeland of USA and Ron Coleman of UK. Keepwell Ltd.
Windsor Community Church Main, Jubilee Hall, 19 Windsor Street, Invercargill, car parking available, morning tea and lunch available, costs = $15.00 for organisations, no charge for consumers and families. For more information and to register contact Jan Pfeifer Phone (03) 214 5786, (Freephone 0800 443366) Extension 7994, Email jan.pfeifer@sdhb.govt.nz
Mana Ake - 'Our uniqueness, our worth' By wahiora, for whaiora!: 21-23 October
Wai-ora Trust, Christchurch, with workshops focusing on: wellbeing, self leadership and relationships. Registration $20. See flyer to register. Contact: Mata Borgfeldt, (03) 379 8001 or email
Oxford Community Event - 21 October
Details to come!
Bye Bye Baby Blues Fashion show fundraiser - 12 October, 5.30-7pm
EGG Maternity and the Mental Health Foundation are joining together to raise awareness for Post Natal Depression and celebrate the launch of EGG's winter 2010 range with a special fashion show and charity auction. Attendees will have the opportunity to dine in the members-only restaurant of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron - kindly opened for one night only for attendees of the event. Bookings essential. For enquiries about this event and tickets (cost, if any, TBD) please email: chicks@eggmaternity.com
Art competition, Ai Xin Zhu Kai Xin: 3rd Oct - 10th Oct
Bo Ai She and the Mental Health Foundation together bring you a Chinese art competition called, Ai Xin Zhu Kai Xin, which means "showing your loving and caring heart so you will bring happiness to each other".
The aim of the competition is to counter stigma and discrimination associated with Chinese people who experience mental illnesses as well as create mentally healthy Chinese communities in Auckland. The competition runs from 24 August to 5pm 25 September, 2009, and is open to anyone aged over 18 years.
Art mediums include: Chinese calligraphy and painting. Works must not be bigger than 70cm by 170cm. It is free to enter the competition. All participants should print out the entry form, fill it in, sign it and send it to:
Ivan Yeo
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
PO Box 10051, Dominion Road, Auckland 1446
Or drop it off to Ivan at :81, New North Road, Eden Terrace, Auckland. Contact: Ivan Yeo (09) 3007017.
Step Ahead Trust Art Exhibition: 5-15 October
Opening 4pm on 5 October, RSVP by 2 October, phone: (03) 389 4001 or 0800 688732. The Great Escape Café, Main Entrance, Riccarton Ave, Christchurch Hospital. Free to anyone to enter.
NLP - a Pathway to Wellbeing: 2-hour Free Workshop and information session for mental health professionals: 1 October and 7 October
Find out how Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) coaching and therapy can help individuals make sustained changes in their lives, find out about how the brain works and how NLP can further help those you are working with.
1 October: Pathways National Office15 Ronwood Avenue, Manukau City. 1-3pm Register:des@vivachi.co.nz or phone (09) 638 3382
7 October: Toi Ora Live Arts Trust 6 Putiki St, Grey Lynn Auckland When: 1-3pm Register: karen@freshwaysforward.co.nz or phone (09) 366 0183.
Read the full list of NLP events happening around the country to support Mental Health Awareness Week.
Overcoming anxiety, depression & other blocks to Wellbeing: 2-hour Free Workshop and information session: 3 October
Find out how Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) coaching and therapy can help you overcome anxiety, stress, poor sleep, depression, phobia, trauma, health problems and any other issue that prevents you from having wellbeing. Learn how you can begin being in control of your life again. Toi Ora Live Arts Trust 6 Putiki St, Grey Lynn Auckland When: 1-3pm Register: des@vivachi.co.nz or phone (09) 638 338.
Wellington's first Health, wealth and wellbeing expo for seniors: 1 October
In celebration of International Day of the Older Person. ENTRY IS FREE!
This is your chance to find out all you need to know about having a great life in Wellington. Find out more about travel, continuing education, computer training, tai chi and genealogy, while enjoying great live music from the '20s to the '60s. You can talk to service providers including Age Concern and Grey Power and go shopping too - you'll be amazed at the great range of gadgets, clothes and other interesting things on offer. As well as finding out about things you can get involved in, you can talk to people from Government Departments and Council about services you may be entitled to and providers of care services and home support will be along too. There will also be Tai Chi and Sit and be Fit demonstrations, plus GoBus Wellington will be bringing along the latest super low kneeling bus for you to try out and the Funeral Directors Association are keen to show off the pride of their fleet, a 1938 Packard Hearse, complete with white wall tyres! Over 40 stalls will be exhibiting.helen.young@wcc.govt.nz
Women's Lifestye Expo: A great day out for women: 3-4 October
The Women's Lifestyle Expo is taking place in Christchurch at the Westpac Arena over the weekend, between 10am - 5pm each day. Further information (including exhibitors).
Learn Drama Skills with Framework - 8, 22, 29 October, 1-3pm
Opportunity to perform to an audience. Scout Hall Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 12-18 Mason Ave, Otahuhu. Tutor is Bruce. All enquiries to (09) 815 5113 ext 1.
Postnatal distress seminar day - 16 October 8.30am - 4.30pm
All welcome. Post & Ante Natal Distress Support Group (Wellington) Inc. It's OK to Talk About It - Research, Innovation and Support. St Ninians Church, Newcombe Crescent (off Karori Road) Karori Wellington
Presenters confirmed so far:
Leigh Signal & Bronwyn Sweeney - Sleep/Wake Research Centre Massey University
Harald Breiding-Buss - Father & Child Trust
Kathryn Berkett - Brainwave Trust
Carrie Barber - University of Waikato
Joan Hay - Parents Centre NZ
Katrina Gascoyne - Clinic of Oriental Medicine
Sue Watson - Trauma & Birth Support TABS
Donne McKelvey and Shelley Templeton - Plunket Christchurch PND Groups
Liz Banks - Plunket Screening Tools for PND
Sandra Scott & Fana Toomaga - Pregnancy Help Wellington
Babs-Merel Visser - The HANDLE® Approach
The format will be a series of parallel interactive workshops with lots of opportunity for networking and discussion. Some will be repeated.
Who should register?
This Seminar day is particularly relevant for midwives, Plunket nurses, health & social service providers, counsellors and community groups working with women and young families and anyone - mums and dads who have experienced PND and would like to attend. The presenters will include research, current practice and experience working with post and ante natal depression and look at identifying any gaps in current services and recommendations for the future. Certificate of Attendance available Lucky Prize Draw for winning Registration!
Please contact Rosie NOW on (04) 233 6015 admin line or pnd.wellington@paradise.net.nz
Neighbours Day: 17 October
To help build a healthier Auckland we need to look out for each other more. Building better relationships on our streets can transform whole neighbourhoods into healthy, fun and vibrant places to live. Get to know your neighbours and make a difference to the street you live in. Neighbours Day
Rodney: Sharks mental health awareness touch tournament: 18 October
VICTOR EAVES PARK, OREW. GRADE: MIXED ELITE, MIXED SOCIAL & FAMILY TEAMS. Entries must be received by:MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2009. COST: $100.00 PER TEAM, negotiable with SHARED VISION, RODNEY. ENQUIRIES: CHRISTINE BOLSTAD, Connect Supporting Recovery, 021 161 2245 Christine.bolstad@connectsr.org.nz
Te Anau: Depression Seminar: 12 October
7pm, Lakeside Church Hall For more information contact:Richard Harris, Future Directions Network Coordinator. Phone 0800 443366 richard.harris@sdhb.govt.nz
Mataura: Mental Health Expo: 13 October
1pm-6pm, Mataura Community Centre
For more information contact:Richard Harris, Future Directions Network Coordinator. Phone 0800 443366 richard.harris@sdhb.govt.nz
Christchurch: The Body Festival and associated events online calendar: 25 Sept - 11 Oct
The Body Festival, Christchurch's annual dance festival, is a showcase and celebration of New Zealand's dancing talent. Ranging from professional shows to amateur productions, the festival covers a variety of enjoyment for all audiences and participators. Of special note: Speed Dancing, 11 October. And workshops 10 October.
Auckland: Premiere Screening: No Numbers: Identity Beyond Measure
5.30pm-8.30pm. Academy Cinema, $30. Contact Rochelle on admin@eden.org.nz to buy tickets. No guarantee of door sales Additional details Eating Difficulties Education Network (EDEN, Phone: (09)378 9039.
Empowering women through self esteem, speaking tour
Speaker tour organized through the New Zealand Federation of Business & Professional Women Incorporated, in association with Dove Self-Esteem Fund. Their purpose is to empower women and girls through strengthening their self-esteem with international speaker Christina Berton.
Auckland: Share Vision North Harbour Monthly Forum Meeting: 14 October, 12pm
Mental Health Awareness Week - Hear my story
Presentations by: Sandy Anderson, Kim Newton, Helena Chan, Anne Ho, ChristopherRiusworth, Sheng Tang, Fran Payne. Seminar Room, Te Puna Hauora, 58 Akoranga Drive, Northcote.
