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

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

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

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