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Health and Disability NGO email update for September 2012
Hello everyone!
The NGO Desk’s latest update includes information about Ministry of Health and NGO activities, a wide range of up and coming conference and event information and other items of interest to the health and disability NGO sector.
This update provides an opportunity to share information with others in the sector and around the Ministry of Health. If you have any comments or information you would like as part of future updates, please email me at [email protected] and I will be happy to include relevant items.
New Zealand’s ShakeOutAt 9.26am on Wednesday 26 September, you have the opportunity to be a part of more than one million people in New Zealand participating in a Drop, Cover and Hold earthquake drill.
Experience shows us that most people and organisations survive a major earthquake but how well, and how quickly they recover, is usually based on how prepared they were. New Zealand ShakeOut is an opportunity for you, your charity, family, colleagues and friends to be better prepared for an emergency.
It can be as simple as having your staff and volunteers do the drill at 9:26 on 26 September and practicing the right actions to take in an earthquake (Drop, Cover, and Hold).
If you want to take it further, we encourage you to review your workplace emergency plans. If you haven’t already signed up, here’s how - it’s easy as 1, 2, 3! Sign up here to participate (it only takes two minutes). Spread the word about ShakeOut (share it with friends, family and workmates via word of mouth, posters, staff intranet, your website, emails, Facebook, Twitter…)
Do the Drop, Cover and Hold drill at 9.26am on 26 September 2012.
Kind regards,
Caroline SpeightNGO Relationship ManagerMinistry of Health
For information about the NGO Working Group download the brochure Understanding what we do and how you can get involved or check out our website at www.ngo.health.govt.nz.
Previous issues of the NGO email update are available on the NGO Working Group website - NGO email updates.
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Table of Contents
New Zealand’s ShakeOut..............................................................................................................1
NGO WORKING GROUP INFORMATION................................................................................................5
Working Group Elections..............................................................................................................5
MINISTRY OF HEALTH INFORMATION...................................................................................................5
Ministry of Health media releases....................................................................................................5
The Ministry’s structure and business units.....................................................................................5
National Health Board..................................................................................................................5
Christchurch’s Hospital Redevelopment Partnership Group established.....................................5
Launch of the extension of the Ministry of Health New Model for Supporting Disabled People..5
Health providers work with DHB..................................................................................................5
Health Workforce New Zealand....................................................................................................6
2012 Review of the HPCA Act 2003: A Discussion Document.......................................................6
Dedicated nurses for Auckland cancer patients............................................................................6
IT Health Board.............................................................................................................................6
Health Identity Programme- September Update..........................................................................6
Towards 2014 August Newsletter.................................................................................................6
National Screening Unit....................................................................................................................6
Screening Matters Newsletter – Issue 35......................................................................................6
District Health Board Information....................................................................................................6
New Ministry of Health publications (since the last update)............................................................6
Consultation on Paying Family Carers to Provide Disability Support 2012...................................6
Report of the National Panel to review Breast Biopsy Errors.......................................................6
Medical Oncology National Implementation Plan 2012/13..........................................................7
Evaluation of the Bowel Screening Pilot.......................................................................................7
2012 Review of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003: A discussion document.....................................................................................................................................7
Report on the Provision and Funding of Specialist Behaviour Support Services...........................7
It Takes a Team.............................................................................................................................7
Mātātuhi Tuawhenua: Health of Rural Māori 2012......................................................................7
Health Expenditure Trends in New Zealand 2000–2010...............................................................7
MINISTERS’ MEDIA RELEASES...............................................................................................................7
Media Releases and speeches......................................................................................................7
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OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.........................................................................................................8
Better Public Services Programme................................................................................................8
Office for Disability Issues - Email Newsletter – September 2012.................................................9
“Kiwis Count” Survey of Frontline Public Services........................................................................9
Supporting Vulnerable Children: New Action Plan.......................................................................9
ACC & Privacy: Reports Released................................................................................................10
Internal Affairs - Review of Seven Community Funding Schemes...............................................10
NGO INFORMATION...........................................................................................................................10
The Smokefree Coalition - Plain packaging consultation document...........................................10
‘Getting Out There’ A guide to getting out there in Northland for people with a disability or impairment.................................................................................................................................11
National Civil Defence exercise - Operation ShakeOut planned for 29 September!...................11
Alzheimers NZ: New Website......................................................................................................11
New Meningitis Website.............................................................................................................11
Community Research..................................................................................................................11
Consumers Voice Website..........................................................................................................11
Community Sector Taskforce......................................................................................................12
Not-For-Profit News (Australia)..................................................................................................12
Volunteering NZ..........................................................................................................................12
Policy Watch...............................................................................................................................12
FUNDING, FELLOWSHIPS, AWARD OPPORTUNITIES...........................................................................12
Community Internship Programme............................................................................................12
Funding available for community health projects.......................................................................12
TRAINING, EDUCATION, RESOURCES AND CONFERENCES.................................................................13
POLIO NZ Regional Seminars and National Conference "It's never too late to learn"................13
NGO Social Work Study Awards..................................................................................................13
NZ Council of Social Services Conference – Meeting the future, engaging youth in the community and voluntary sector................................................................................................13
Institute for Healthcare Improvement with Ko Awatea professional development events........13
Innovation College:.....................................................................................................................13
Executive Quality Academy: 1.....................................................................................................14
Improvement Science in Action:.................................................................................................14
New Zealand Council of Social Services Conference...................................................................14
NZ Federation of Vocational & Support Services (VASS) National Conference - People, Place, Belonging....................................................................................................................................14
Let's Get Connected - Volunteering Conference.........................................................................14
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CommunityNet Aotearoa............................................................................................................15
Development e-newsletter (Te Pou):..........................................................................................15
Consultation.......................................................................................................................................15
Preventing Gambling Harm: Proposed Services..........................................................................15
Proposal to introduce plain packaging of tobacco products in New Zealand.............................15
Consultation document..............................................................................................................15
Good Medical Practice Guide: Medical Council Review..............................................................15
Paying Family Carers...................................................................................................................16
Other Information..............................................................................................................................16
Give a Can. See a Movie..............................................................................................................16
Important notice.................................................................................................................................16
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NGO WORKING GROUP INFORMATIONWorking Group ElectionsThe elections for vacancies on the NGO Working Group will take place in October. Please consider whether you want to nominate someone from your community organisation to join the 13 person representative body. We need your input to continue to influence the work the NGO Working Group does.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH INFORMATIONMinistry of Health website: http://www.health.govt.nz/home
Parents share their experiences of Whooping Cough New Zealand is currently experiencing an outbreak of whooping cough with more than 4900 cases reported since the outbreak began in August last year. Read more
Ministry of Health media releasesFor the latest media releases from the Ministry of Health go to our Media Centre. Media releases include:
Pathology review panel report released A national panel of experts have reviewed the five biopsy errors which occurred in the past two years and reported back to the Ministry of Health with a range of recommendations for improvements. Read more
Video highlights effects of whooping cough on babies Waikato mum Stacy Illingworth is sharing footage of her baby’s struggle with whooping cough to help prevent other parents going through the same trauma. Read more
The Ministry’s structure and business unitsFor more information about the Ministry’s structure and business units go to Ministry business units.
National Health Boardhttp://www.nationalhealthboard.govt.nz/
Christchurch’s Hospital Redevelopment Partnership Group established Health Minister Tony Ryall recently announced the members of the new Hospital Redevelopment Partnership Group which has been set up to enable a faster build of Canterbury DHB’s $500 million plus hospitals redevelopment project.
Launch of the extension of the Ministry of Health New Model for Supporting Disabled PeopleThe New Model has been in place in the Western Bay of Plenty since 2011. Local Area Co-ordinators are working in communities and with disabled people and their whānau to help develop plans for the future, and build up natural and community support so that they can live the life they choose, a “good life”.
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Health providers work with DHBA year-old NHB recommendation for the Southern District Health Board (DHB) to attract public and private health providers to the Lakes District Hospital as a "health campus" has gained traction, with seven parties expressing interest.
Health Workforce New Zealand http://www.healthworkforce.govt.nz/
2012 Review of the HPCA Act 2003: A Discussion DocumentThe Ministry of Health is undertaking a strategic review of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003. Read more
Dedicated nurses for Auckland cancer patients“We are investing $16 million over four years so every district health board (DHB) will have at least one full time cancer coordination nurse,” says Health Minister Tony Ryall. Read more
IT Health Boardhttp://www.ithealthboard.health.nz/
Health Identity Programme- September UpdateThe last two months have been very busy for the Health Identity Programme team and for those of you working with us. We are trying to minimise any sector impacts by having a multi-phased rollout approach involving seven release phases.
Towards 2014 August Newsletter Updates on our Shared Health Information seminars, and emerging themesHISO UpdateClinician's Corner – Sadhana MarajPatients First updateClinicians and vendors seek IT solutionsMothers and babies to benefit from improved electronic sharing of informationPatient portal proves its worth for Wellington general practiceNew eMedicines director going for goldInformation Governance EAG to provide inputHealth Identity Programme Update
National Screening UnitScreening Matters Newsletter – Issue 35
District Health Board InformationLink to all DHB websites
New Ministry of Health publications (since the last update) Link to publications page
Consultation on Paying Family Carers to Provide Disability Support 2012 This consultation document describes options for paying family carers providing disability support to disabled adult family members. The Ministry is seeking your feedback on the different options.
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Report of the National Panel to review Breast Biopsy Errors In June 2012 the Ministry of Health convened a Panel of Experts to provide advice after the occurrence of five incidents of serious errors in reporting of anatomical pathology results.
Medical Oncology National Implementation Plan 2012/13 The Medical Oncology Implementation Plan 2012/13 signifies the start of a process for increasing capacity and improving the delivery of medical oncology services in New Zealand.
Evaluation of the Bowel Screening Pilot The Ministry of Health has contracted Litmus and Sapere Research Group to undertake an evaluation of the Bowel Screening Pilot, including a cost effectiveness analysis. These reports summarise the findings from the initial Provider and Population surveys.
Link to publications page
2012 Review of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003: A discussion document The Ministry of Health is undertaking a strategic review of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003. The review will assess how the operation of the Act can be improved, including how it continues to protect public safety in a changing health environment, and how it supports the development of New Zealand's health workforce now and in the future.
Report on the Provision and Funding of Specialist Behaviour Support Services The Report on the Provision and Funding of Specialist Behaviour Support Services provides a comprehensive overview of these services to the Ministry, along with recommendations to improve services.
Link to publications page
It Takes a Team... This report outlines the state of the current gynaecological cancer services and the options for improvement.
Mātātuhi Tuawhenua: Health of Rural Māori 2012 This report, Mātātuhi Tuawhenua: Health of Rural Māori 2012, provides a snapshot of the health of Māori and non-Māori living in rural and urban areas.
Health Expenditure Trends in New Zealand 2000–2010 The information in this report identifies and measures trends and changes in the patterns of health and disability expenditure in New Zealand. The data is also useful in evaluating policies related to health and disability expenditure levels and patterns, and provides a basis for comparing New Zealand’s expenditure with other nations.
Link to publications page
MINISTERS’ MEDIA RELEASESMedia Releases and speechesHon Tony Ryall - http://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/tony-ryall
Christchurch’s Hospital Redevelopment Partnership Group established 8th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference
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Smarter purchasing to deliver savings to Health Getting the most out of every health dollar DHBs deliver more front line servicesMore children protected from infectious diseases BOP DHB staff awarded for big reduction in waiting times
Hon Jo Goodhew - http://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/Jo-Goodhew Public Health Association annual conference New Christchurch hospital one step closer
Hon Peter Dunne - http://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/peter-dunneDunne marks World Suicide Prevention Day‘The Alcohol Law Reforms – the changes and the reasons behind them’Suicide data shows fall, but youth, Māori remain concern
Hon Tariana Turia - http://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/tariana-turiaLaunch of the extension of the Ministry of Health New Model for Supporting Disabled PeoplePresentation of Tu Rangatira Mo Te Ora AwardPlain packaging next step in tobacco control Speech at opening of U-Kinetics Te Huinga Waiora
OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIESBetter Public Services ProgrammeThe Better Public Services programme is creating a public sector that can respond even more effectively to the needs and expectations of New Zealanders. The programme supports the delivery of the third priority of the Government’s four priorities for this term:
responsibly managing the Government’s finances building a more competitive and productive economy delivering better public services within tight financial constraints rebuilding Christchurch.
The public sector represents one-quarter of New Zealand’s real economy and so has a big part to play in how our society and economy perform. New Zealand’s State Services have been performing well in some areas but there are things that can be done better and opportunities to be more flexible and innovative in how we deliver services to New Zealanders. The Government set ten priority results on issues that matter most to New Zealanders. These require groups of agencies and sectors to work together in fundamentally different ways from how they currently operate, as well as publicly report on their progress towards achieving these goals. This involves concrete actions and targets and a move away from high level outcomes where nobody knows whether or not they have been achieved. Government and Ministers are prepared to put themselves to the test - results, targets and progress against them will be published. The targets are not easy. Results Leadership roles for the Better Public Service results have been assigned to five Ministers with five associated chief executives who will work with Ministers and contributing agencies to drive the delivery of results and give account for cross-agency performance. Targets have been developed for each of the results areas and are publicly reported, so that accountability is clear and as a tangible demonstration of the commitment to achieving the results that the Government has identified as important.
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These targets require a stretch beyond immediately deliverable results and highlight opportunities for new ways of working together to deliver better public services to New Zealanders. The work under way in these areas will, in time, demonstrate innovation and improvement across a connected, collaborative public sector. The results cross-agency boundaries and require different behaviours and new organisational arrangements to be achieved. Success will be when New Zealanders see things improve in their local areas. The Government is looking for action and new ways of doing things that improves the lives of ordinary New Zealanders. All ten results have Result Action Plans – see more at http://www.ssc.govt.nz/bps-results-for-nzers
Office for Disability Issues - Email Newsletter – September 2012.Link to newsletter01: Message from Hon Tariana Turia, Minister for Disability Issues02: Enabling Good Lives report now available in NZSL03: Workshop on companion animal emergency management04: Consultation on Good Medical Practice05: Exploring the strength and resilience of families that include a parent with a disability06: I Think Differently07: 2013 Be. Leadership Programme08: Extramural Disability Studies at Massey University09: Designing the Future workshop10: Seminar on ADHD and Autism11: New Zealand Rehabilitation Conference12: Social policy and advocacy newsletter13: Inclusion made easy14: Disaster readiness resource15: Courses on community based rehabilitation for acquired brain injury16: Dance and disability forum17: Show Your Ability Disability Expo 2013
“Kiwis Count” Survey of Frontline Public ServicesNew Zealanders are increasingly satisfied with the frontline public services they receive according to the latest State Services Commission Kiwis Count survey which measures satisfaction with 42 frequently-used public services. This year, the overall service quality score for public services rose from 69 points in 2009 to 72 points.
Twenty seven services improved since Kiwis Count 2009. Twelve of the increases were statistically significant. Six services recorded decreases in service quality, although only one, “Applying for or receiving a student loan or student allowance”, recorded a statistically significant decrease. Kiwis Count updates are now to be published quarterly. The latest Kiwis Count report is at www.ssc.govt.nz/kiwis-count-update-aug12
Supporting Vulnerable Children: New Action PlanThe Ministries of Health, Education and Social Development, working with the Police and the Social Sector Forum*, have developed a “Results Action Plan” for supporting vulnerable children. The plan sets out how the social sector will deliver better public services for these children. The main proposed actions are: improve the way information to identify vulnerable children is collected; increase information-sharing to locate these children and improve services for them; scale up programmes that support vulnerable children to participate successfully in early
childhood education; gain support from schools to find and connect with vulnerable children under six;
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target funding policies to encourage more support for, and participation by, vulnerable children;
improve the way frontline public services and other providers for vulnerable families work in together, using already successful examples of this kind of teamwork; and
introduce new approaches to providing early childhood education that better meet the needs of vulnerable families.
* The Social Sector Forum's members are: Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development (chair), Secretary for Justice, Secretary of Education, Director-General of Health, and Deputy Chief Executive Building and Housing, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.More is at http://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/work-programmes/better-public-services/supporting-vulnerable-children/index.html
ACC & Privacy: Reports ReleasedA review of the privacy and security of information at the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) has been released by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner and ACC’s Board.
The Independent Review Team concluded that the breach that occurred was a genuine human error, but that such an error was more likely to occur because of systemic weaknesses within ACC’s culture, systems, and processes. The review team has recommended that:
ACC puts in place clear policies that create a positive privacy mind-set as part of rebuilding customer trust and establishing a “firm but also seen as fair” image in the minds of the public;
strengthens board governance of personal information management; strengthens privacy leadership and strategy; enhances its privacy programme; strengthens the organisational culture; strengthens privacy accountability; reviews and updates business processes and systems; and provides additional resources to clear backlogs on privacy related processes.
The Auditor-General has also reported on this matter, broadly coming to the same conclusion of the breach having resulted from systemic failure.
A press release covering the Privacy Commissioner’s Report is at http://privacy.acc.co.nz/Media%20Statements%2020120823.pdf , and the report itself is at http://www.acc.co.nz/news/WPC113544 . The Auditor-General’s report is at http://www.oag.govt.nz/2012/inquiry-acc-board-level-governance
Internal Affairs - Review of Seven Community Funding Schemes
NGO INFORMATION The Smokefree Coalition - Plain packaging consultation document Tobacco is unlike any other product sold from behind shop counters – it is the only product which, when used as intended, is a cancer-causing killer.
In July 2012 a tobacco display ban was enforced in New Zealand for retailers and shop keepers. Any visual reference to a tobacco company was removed, and tobacco products were relegated to a closed cabinet behind the counter.
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Now the government is looking to introduce further restrictions on the sale of tobacco with a plain packaging regime. This would see all branding stripped from tobacco packs and replaced with a plain green package with health warnings. Read more‘Getting Out There’ A guide to getting out there in Northland for people with a disability or impairmentTiaho Trust and the Northern Advocate recently published ‘Getting Out There’ A guide to getting out there for people with disabilities, older people and their families. With the support of the Northland DIAS Collective, their members and local businesses, Getting Out There is a wonderful guide to support and services in Northland if you have a disability or impairment and includes stories that will inspire and encourage you to ‘Get out There’! There are so many ways you can get involved in your community from support groups to exercise and hydrotherapy classes or take an accessible road trip around Northland. Download this resource at http://tiaho.org.nz/about/resources
National Civil Defence exercise - Operation ShakeOut planned for 29 September!New Zealand ShakeOut, a national earthquake drill coordinated by Civil Defence, aims to have a million people taking part in the first ShakeOut drill held nationwide in any country.Participants at home, work and school will practice “Drop, Cover and Hold” – the right action to take in an earthquake. It could be useful to publicise it on your website to encourage health and disability sector participation.The link is http://www.shakeout.govt.nz/
Providers can sign up to show they are participating. There’s particular information for people with disabilities. For more information, please contact: Jac Lynch, Senior Quality Analyst, National Health Board, Ministry of Health: [email protected]
Alzheimers NZ: New WebsiteThe new website supports people affected by dementia in many ways, from offering advice on obtaining and understanding a diagnosis to information about appropriate residential care options. A section written by people with dementia provides practical tips and advice to help cope with the challenges of the disease from their point of view. The site also includes a section for carers. More is at: www.alzheimers.org.nz
New Meningitis WebsiteKiwis concerned about meningitis now have a place to turn for information with the launch of the Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa NZ website. Meningitis is difficult to diagnose as it presents with flu-like symptoms, but can often strike and progress quickly. If it is not diagnosed early and treated effectively, it can result in death, deafness, loss of limbs, brain damage, or other neurological disabilities.
The website talks about the symptoms of meningitis, the need to urgently seek medical assistance if meningitis is suspected, and the importance of vaccinating against this disease. More is at www.meningitis.org.nz
Community ResearchCommunity Research gathers research about New Zealand’s tangata whenua, community and voluntary sector, shares it with a broader audience, creates a virtual hub for researchers, iwi and community organisations to share their ideas, and advocates good methods in community research. Read more
Consumers Voice WebsiteConsumers Voice NZ (CVNZ) is designed to be an independent, online community feedback forum for people who use NZ social services, e.g., CYF, Family Court, Counselling, Alcohol & Drug, and Mental Health services.
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More information is here.
Community Sector TaskforceFor jobs available in the NGO sector and updates on what's happening in Tangata Whenua, Community and Voluntary Sector go to Te Harakeke
Not-For-Profit News (Australia)For news, insight, and opportunities on all things non-profit check out the latest Not-for-Profit News
Volunteering NZWant to find new connections in your community, build some new skills, or offer your time and/or skills? Check out Volunteer NZ’s volunteer role placement site. Regional volunteer centres around NZ place opportunities on the site for you to search and find something that may suit your situation. Also, don't forget to ask your own friends and communities to see if there are ways you can help – you may be surprised about how much you can contribute when you ask.
The volunteer placement site is at www.volunteernow.org.nz . You can contact any one of the volunteer centres by phone or mail: their contact details are at:www.volunteeringnz.org.nz/index.php/contacts/regional-volunteer-centres
Policy WatchFor the latest newsletter from the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services, check out their website here
FUNDING, FELLOWSHIPS, AWARD OPPORTUNITIESCommunity Internship ProgrammeApplications for the Community Internship Programme are now being accepted, in the only round for 2012-2013. Grants from the programme allow not-for-profit community organisations to pay the salaries of skilled staff from the public, private or community sector so they can work with their organisation for three to six months. Grants will fund community internships beginning in January or February 2013.Applications close on Wednesday 26 September 2012. Read more: www.communitymatters.govt.nz , or call 0800 824 824
Funding available for community health projectsNew Zealand organisations running programmes that improve the health and well-being of local communities are invited to apply for funding from the Medibank Community Fund (MCF). The MCF supports grassroots initiatives throughout New Zealand and Australia that encourage healthy eating, physical activity or community connectedness. Grants are allocated regionally and vary in value depending on the project.
Medibank Community Fund Ambassador, Anna Soesbergen, says $60,000 in grants was provided in 2012 to six New Zealand projects, ranging from school breakfast programmes and community and school gardens to a horticultural training programme for at risk youth. “The Community Grants programme is all about helping projects improve health at a local level, and we’re delighted to give a boost to projects that are making such an important contribution to their communities.”
For the 2013 funding round, programmes must address at least one of three criteria: healthy eating encouraging greater exercise greater community connectedness.
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Application forms and the accompanying information kit for 2013 Medibank Community Fund Community Grants are available online from the Medibank Community Fund website, http://www.medibankcf.com.au/community.shtml along with a summary of 2011 and 2012 grants. Applications need to be completed and submitted electronically by midday on 7 December 2012. Grants will be announced by 1 May 2013.
TRAINING, EDUCATION, RESOURCES AND CONFERENCES POLIO NZ Regional Seminars and National Conference "It's never too late to learn"17-26 September, Regional Seminars throughout the country. 27-29 September, Conference, Brentwood Hotel, Wellington.
Further details of times, location and regional contacts see: http://www.postpolio.org.nz/jegas_speaking_schedule
The Guest Presenter is Ms G M Jegasothy (Jega) a physiotherapist from Royal Perth Hospital Shenton Park Campus WA. Jega will speak at Regional Seminars in Palmerston North, Rotorua, Hamilton, Auckland, Christchurch, Oamaru, Dunedin and Wellington on the subject "The Late Effects Of Polio".
At four of these meetings (Rotorua, Hamilton, Auckland and Wellington) she will be directing her focus to health professionals who provide care and treatment to people with polio, namely physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Orthotists, suppliers of mobility aids, assessors and home based care professionals. These seminars offer exceptional insights into the Late Effects of Polio from a specialist who has vast experience and understanding of Post Polio Syndrome.
All meetings are free but an RSVP is required for catering. Professional Development Certificates are available. Contact Anne Mace 027 283 1763 / [email protected]
The culmination of Jega's visit to NZ is the National Conference and AGM of Polio NZ Inc in Wellington. Registrations to JB Munro 03 489 1995 [email protected]
NGO Social Work Study AwardsThe NGO Social Work Study Awards are aimed at building the capability of people working in community-based social services. Up to 85 awards are offered every year to assist employees of non-government organisations (NGOs) to undertake part time study for a degree level qualification in social work. The awards support employees of NGOs who have previously studied, or who are already studying, and who want to complete a social work qualification that meets the educational requirements for social work registration. These awards are funded and administered by Family and Community Services (FACS), a service of the Ministry of Social Development. Read more
NZ Council of Social Services Conference – Meeting the future, engaging youth in the community and voluntary sector24-26 October 2012, Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre, Taupo This year's theme: Meeting the Future: Engaging Youth in the Community and Voluntary Sector, is focused on youth -- the next generation of leaders in our sector. Read more
Institute for Healthcare Improvement with Ko Awatea professional development eventslink to application form
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Innovation College: 2-3 October, Middlemore HospitalParticipants will work closely with IHI’s research and development faculty and a small group of peers during a two-and-a-half-day meeting – followed by six months of conference calls and email contact – to learn how to develop and execute the best new ideas and designs. At the end of this programme, participants will be able to use these innovation approaches in their own organisations to generate novel solutions to current and future challenges. Read more
Executive Quality Academy: 17-19 October, Middlemore Hospital In New Zealand and elsewhere, public reporting against National Health Targets has created powerful public pressure for quality improvement in health care. This pressure, when combined with the Health Quality & Safety Commission's drive to improve quality and safety of health and disability services has made clinical quality performance a strategic imperative — and no longer just a regulatory requirement, or the "right thing to do." Learn the skills to lead your organisation through these new waters at this programme for senior executives. Read more
Improvement Science in Action: 12-14 November, Middlemore Hospital It takes a capable, experienced leader to drive improvement efforts, but in order for effective and lasting improvement to take place, there must be a committed team supporting the work as well. Built around what we've learned from those who've tested improvement projects in real health care settings, this programme's unique hands-on approach presents how to best apply the principles and tools of improvement science. Read moreFor further information please email [email protected]
New Zealand Council of Social Services Conference24-25 October, TaupoMeeting the Future: Engaging Youth in the Community and Voluntary Sector. Registration forms and more information is available on their website: www.nzcoss.org.nz/conference NZ Federation of Vocational & Support Services (VASS) National Conference - People, Place, Belonging31 October-1 November, Headingly Centre, Richmond, NelsonThe Conference will offer presentations, workshops and conversations of interest to anyone involved in the disability sector, including disabled people, their families, providers and government officials.
The conference theme is "People, Place, Belonging".People - developing services that place people at the centre of decision-makingPlace - exploring community and the importance of placeBelonging - moving beyond participation to citizenship and belonging.
The conference seeks to explore these concepts on a variety of levels and to offer participants a chance to listen, learn, share and discuss. They are very pleased to have enlisted the contributions of a diverse range of speakers, who have a wealth of practical experience in the disability and community sectors both in New Zealand and overseas.For more details please visit their website www.nzvass.org.nz
Let's Get Connected - Volunteering Conference 5-6 November, Waipuna Hotel, Auckland
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This conference is a unique opportunity for local/central government, private sector, not-for-profit and community sector organisations to learn more about the capability and skills required to mobilise, manage and engage volunteers in 2012 and beyond. With a line-up of speakers and organisations keen to share their stories, experiences and successes this conference will appeal to anyone who is a volunteer, works with them or wishes to recognise their contribution. Click here to see the programme.
CommunityNet AotearoaCommunityNet Aotearoa has a useful website outlining training opportunities. It also has "how to" guides for setting up and running community organisations and projects.
Development e-newsletter (Te Pou): To read the monthly e-newsletter and see what training and training grants are available go to Disability Workforce Development.
ConsultationPreventing Gambling Harm: Proposed ServicesThe Ministry of Health has published a discussion paper on the services it proposes to buy to prevent/minimise gambling harm over the next few years.
The Ministry proposes spending over $55 million from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2016 on: intervention services to help people experiencing problems as a result of their own or
someone else’s gambling; public health services to prevent and minimise gambling harm; and gambling research and evaluation.
The main gambling operators (non-casino gaming machine societies, the casinos, the NZ Lotteries Commission, and the NZ Racing Board) reimburse the Government for the cost of the Ministry’s services.
Consultation is required every three years under the Gambling Act 2003. A submission form is at the back of the consultation paper. The paper is at http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/preventing-and-minimising-gambling-harm-consultation-document Email submissions to D Thompson at [email protected] Submissions close on 7 September 2012.
Proposal to introduce plain packaging of tobacco products in New ZealandConsultation documentThe Government has agreed in principle to introduce a plain packaging regime for tobacco, subject to the outcome of a consultation process.
Part of this consultation process is the Regulatory Impact Statement which was prepared to inform the Government’s decision to undertake this consultation.
The consultation document sets out the Government's plain packaging proposal, gathers the views of interested individuals, businesses and organisations, informs New Zealand's trade partners and invites their comment, and seeks additional information relevant to the proposal.
This consultation is being undertaken by the Ministry of Health on behalf of the Government.Submissions close: 5pm, Friday 5 October 2012. Read more
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Good Medical Practice Guide: Medical Council Review“Good Medical Practice” outlines the duties of a good doctor and is intended to help doctors to monitor their own conduct and the conduct of their colleagues. It is also intended to serve as a source of education and reflection for medical students. It is often referred to by patients who are uncertain about the quality of care they have received. The resource is accessible to everyone, and the standards outlined are clear and easy to follow.
The Medical Council is seeking feedback some proposed changes to this resource.They go to [email protected] or to M Thorn, Senior Policy Adviser/Researcher, Medical Council of NZ PO Box 11-649, Willis Street, Wellington 6011. More is at http://www.mcnz.org.nz/news-and-publications/consultations/good-medical-practice/ Submissions close on 12 October 2012.
Paying Family CarersThe Ministry of Health has begun consultation on options for a new policy for delivering Ministry of Health-funded home and community support to disabled adults that does not discriminate on the basis of family status.
The consultation follows the Government’s decision not to appeal the Court of Appeal ruling in the family carers case (Ministry of Health v Atkinson and Others) in June 2012. This means that the current policy of not paying certain family members for providing home and community support to disabled adults needs to change. This is a complex task and public input, and in particular input from the carers and disability communities, is vital.
The consultation will look at questions including: What to pay family carers for Whether to target eligibility for payment How to pay family carers Should a family carers payment be established through the welfare system What Government and taxpayers can afford
Further information, including the consultation document, Consultation on Paying Family Carers to Provide Disability Support, submission form, questions and answers, and the dates and locations for public workshops is available at www.health.govt.nz/familycarersconsult .
Submissions can be made online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/familycarersconsult , by completion of the submission form and emailed back to [email protected] , or in writing. We encourage you complete the survey or use the submissions form provided. Submissions close at 5pm on Tuesday 6 November 2012.
Other InformationGive a Can. See a MovieThe 19th Wattie’s Cans Film Festival is on.On 7 November, Kiwis around the country can visit their local participating movie theatres and swap a food can for a movie ticket. Wattie’s then matches the number of cans donated with one of their own cans and all cans go to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Last year 45,380 cans were donated.
Hoyts Cinemas, EVENT Cinemas, and Reading Cinemas are all offering their theatres for the night, as are independent cinemas nationwide. There are about 40 locations hosting the festival.Details will be on the Wattie’s website www.watties.co.nz , or https://www.facebook.com/wattiescansfilmfestival
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