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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
WELCOME
Parents Centres New Zealand Inc welcomes you to ‘Our Place’, Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand, Wellington, on the 15th and 16th September 2012 for the National Parenting Forum 2012.
This year’s Forum theme is ‘Parenting is Everything—Making A Quantum Difference’. We have assem-bled a superb list of inspiring plenary speakers and a array of thought-provoking workshop topics cover-ing a wide variety of topics associated to the theme.
Again this year, the Gala dinner is not to be missed. This evening of diamond and glamour will see us celebrate Parents Centres supporting parents in the community for 60 years, along with recognising the valuable role volunteers play in supporting community to ensure great parents grow great kids.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
We welcome professionals from all organisations working in the New Zealand parenting sector including:
♦ Parent Education Specialists
♦ Childbirth Educators
♦ Parents Centre representatives from Management Committees
♦ Non-government agencies representatives
♦ Government Agencies representatives
♦ Corporate Sector representatives
ORGANISING
COMMITEE
Sharron Cole, QSO Chair Viv Gurrey Chief Executive Officer Michelle Burton Project and Sponsorship Manager Joan Hay Centre Operations Manager Eleanor Cater National Marketing Manager
PROGRAMME
SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2012
9.00 am Official Opening and Powhiri
The forum opening will provide a colourful mix of culture, performance and key note addresses.
11.00 am Forum Panel
Making a Quantum Difference—who is thinking and what are they doing?
Facilitated panel discussion with some of New Zealand’s leading Senior Ministry representatives, politicians, philanthropic , community groups and leading sector thinkers.
10.30 am Morning Tea
1.00 pm Lunch
2.00pm Workshop Session 1
Workshop A
Splish Splash—Let’s Play!
Chris Morgan
Explore how to keep our pre-schoolers safe around water, the benefits of water play and how to build water confidence.
New Zealand statistics in preschool drowning's are over represented in developing countries. Lets work to educate, keep our kids safe while having fun in our island nations.
Workshop B
Te Whare Tangata
Henare Kani
Explore the Sacred House of The People and the cycle of life from a Māori world view. The connection between Papatūānuku and wahine is a special relationship which edifies the role of wahine as nurturers and guardians of the House of The People and gives an insight into how traditional knowledge is still relevant for whānau today. All the processes discussed in this workshop are evidence based and is of great value for gaining a better understanding of Māori values.
Workshop C
Making A Difference through quality education and support
Kati Knuttila
Experience a unique opportunity that provides effective, simple and consistent education about infant crying and the harm caused by shaking a baby. It also provides helpful tips to support parents on what they can do if they are feeling stressed, and where they can go for help. This workshop will outline the background of the programme, presents the results of the caregiver and health professional audits and the content of the programme. The presentation will also give tips and tools for the participants to feel confident to discuss the topic.
PROGRAMME continued
Workshop G
Precious Cargo!
Julie Clarke
This workshop delivered by Baby on the Move will explore : • Things to consider when choos-
ing a restraint for your new baby, along with various options ie cap-sule without a base, with a base and convertible toddler seats.
• When is it safe to transition from; Rear facing - forward facing - booster seat - Adult seat belt
• Legal standards • Safety recommendations • Problem solving • Questions
Workshop H
Maximising Partner Relationships
Closed session for Parents Centre only
Understand the importance of our strategic partnerships, how they bene-fit your Centre and the contribu-tion you can make to enhancing these relationships.
Workshop D
Homeopathy –Reconnecting your Power
Judy Coldicott
Parents are innately connected to their children – homeopathy is a practical tool which enables and empowers us to deal safely with a range of health symptoms which arise from time to time. This workshop will cover an introduction to the basic principles of homeopathy and focus on how you can be proactive in treating simple ailments at home, particularly with your children. You will also gain an overview of the wider range of situations people seek treatment for from professional homeopaths and gain some understanding of the philosophy of homeopathic treatment
Workshop E
The Power of Touch
Nicola Power
This workshop will endeavour to introduce the subject of human touch from birth until death, focusing particularly on the importance of positive touch for children. Seminal and current research will bring participants at the workshop up to date with current societal perceptions surrounding human touch and the risks involved in depriving children of this fundamental human need
Workshop F
Breastfeeding: the Parenting Choice of a Lifetime
Raeleen Du Joux
Breastfeeding is the foundation for optimum nutrition. Somehow over time the importance of breastfeeding has been undermined and breastfeeding is no longer the natural choice of all women. The decision to breastfeed has become a lifestyle choice.
The Baby Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI) programme aims to improve the quality of breastfeeding information and support provided by pregnancy and parenting services with the overall goal to increase the percentage of babies who are breastfed. This workshop will share success stories from community services involved in the BFCI programme. We will discuss the value of implementing the BFCI Seven Point Plan so services can provide consistent information, support and advice to pregnant and breastfeeding women, and their whanau.
3.30pm Afternoon Tea 4.00pm “Treat Me” sessions
Take some time out for yourself. Updating these exciting workshops soon!
Workshop A
The Art of Make up
Katrina Walton
Skin care basics Beauty starts with smooth, glowing, healthy skin. Learn about the importance of a regular skincare regime and how it enhances your makeup application. The importance of brows The eyes are the window to our soul. Let's talk about how to shape your brows and how it gives your eyes a more youthful, instant lift. By shaping the brows you get the best out of your eye makeup too. Quick daytime makeup Are you a busy mum, do you work and have little time for makeup, or do you simply have no idea where to start? Learn a quick and easy to apply daytime look that gives you good cov-erage and a healthy glow that enhanc-es your natural beauty. Turn your daytime makeup into an evening makeup Got home from work and rushing out the door for an evening out? Learn how to utilise your daytime makeup colours and turn them into an evening look that's easy and quick to apply.
Workshop B
Easy Care Hair
Natalie
Discover the latest trends in hair colours and styles.
Learn the secrets to having healthy hair?
Learn about easy hair styles for the busy mum and how you can achieve that Hollywood look!
Workshop C
Reflexology
Judy Coldicott
Member of Reflexology NZ (MRNZ)
What is reflexology and how might it benefit me? Under-stand more about reflexology as a relaxing health mainte-nance choice and practice some simple techniques for self care.
PROGRAMME continued 3.30pm Afternoon Tea
Workshop D
Yoga for Relaxation
Learn some basic yoga techniques to help you relax after a busy day.
Workshop E
Indian Head Massage
After a busy day why not treat your-self to a relaxing indian head mas-sage before you put on your flower power outfits and dance the night away at the Gala dinner.
An additional charge may apply for this workshop and numbers are limited.
Workshop F
Dress for Success
Dress for success clothe hundreds of woman as they return to the workforce.
Hear what works and what doesn’t when it comes to business dress.
Workshop G
Thai Massage
After a busy day why not treat yourself to a thai massage before you put on your flower power outfits and dance the night away at the Gala dinner.
An additional charge may apply for this workshop and numbers are limited.
Workshop H
Flowers, flowers everywhere
Learn the basics of flower arranging with Wellington’s leading florist.
Create innovative displays that don’t take a lot of time but look a million dollars.
5.00pm Day 1 programme cconcludes
PROGRAMME continued
GALA DINNER
When: Saturday 15th September
Where: Wellington Foyer, Te Papa Tongarewa
Time: 7.00pm—late
Dress up in your favourite diamond and glitter 60’s outfit , and join us for a night of colourful flower power celebration as we recognise Parents Centres diamond anniversary of supporting parents .
Seven awards will be presented throughout the evening recognising the valuable role volunteers play in supporting the community to ensure great parents grow great children.
Enjoy a sumptuous three course meal and then put on your dancing shoes and dance the night away to live music from the 60’s and beyond.
The Gala dinner is included in your registration fee. Additional tickets can be pur-chased from the conference committee at a cost of $119.00 each inclusive of GST.
PROGRAMME
SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2012
9.00 am This plenary session will showcase a number of keynote speakers including the delivery of Parents Centres Oration by Kim Workman, QSO.
10.00 am Morning Tea
10.30 am Workshop Session 2
Workshop A
Strong Mothers Build Strong Children
Rachel Goodchild
Keeping time, energy and resources for yourself as a parent or carer can feel selfish or counter intuitive to real loving care, but in fact helps you keep strong enough to give on both the good and bad days. This is a workshop for anyone who has either ever felt guilty for wanting some "me time" or has gone without it for so long you don't even know what it is!
Learn how to be selfish for yourself, so you can be happily selfless if you need to be. You'll come out with a range of simple to do ideas, and a reminder in your value as a parent
Workshop B
Today’s Children are Tomorrow’s Future
Kathryn Berkett
We now know that a child’s experiences from conception to three largely determine how their brain develops, and whether they will become capable, contributing , well adjusted adults. This fascinating workshop will provide you with the latest on neuroscience and assist you with delivering this message to your community.
Workshop C
Making A Difference—Breaking Down Barriers to Breastfeeding
Lisa Manning
Breaking down barriers to breast-feeding: Do we live in a true breastfeeding culture? This inter-active workshop will explore the many barriers New Zealand women can face when it comes to breastfeeding. The facilitated discussion will examine personal, cultural and societal pressures and look at ways to overcome them.
Workshop D
Delaying the Tooth Fairy! The importance of Oral Health.
Norma Van Arendonk
An overview of oral health, the importance of oral health in pregnancy, the importance of baby teeth, early childhood caries and impacts of sugar. Understand the five key oral health messages.
Workshop E
Screening in Pregnancy
Sian Burgess—National Screening Unit
Screening has both harms and benefits. Receive a greater understanding of what screening is and what it is not. Discover the latest trends in screening during pregnancy. What is screened and when? Explore your role in providing this information to the community.
Workshop F
Healthy Homes—Healthy Kids—Healthy In-vironment
Iain Hosie
Gain an insight into the many reasons why many New Zealand houses are considered unhealthy, the impacts this has on families, especially young children.
Find out what can be done to create a healthy home in-vironment.
PROGRAMME continued Workshop G
Fact or fiction? Nutrition during preg-nancy and beyond!
Dr Cath Conlon
So much advice about what to eat or not to eat during pregnancy. What you can and what you can’t give to your baby? What is fact and what is fiction? Break down com-mon myths with scientific evidence and
12.30 pm LUNCH
Workshop H
Lift Hold and Count - Regaining Control of your pelvic floor
Lisa Yates, Physiotherapist on behalf of NZ Continence Association
One in three women will suffer some form of incontinence post-pregnancy. Currently over one million Kiwis suffer from some form of pelvic floor related dysfunction. Yet, if you believe our television advertisements, you might be fooled in to thinking that this is no big deal – Just a little ‘light bladder leakage’ …Put in a pad and get on with it, don’t complain, right? WRONG!
The fact is that while incontinence may be common, it is not normal and women shouldn’t have to suffer in silence. The great news is that around 80% of women can expect to be cured with the right advice and treatment. But we must start with education.
Much of the information currently available to the general public is misleading and outdated. Pelvic floor exercises are effective in strengthening a weak pelvic floor. One problem is that these exercises can be difficult to learn from a book and many women actually perform them incorrectly, often making symptoms worse.
Childbirth educators are ideally placed to help impart this vital information to pregnant mothers and empower them with the information and knowledge to put their “Pelvic floor first” post baby.
In this interactive workshop we’ll begin by looking at the prevalence incontinence and other forms of pelvic floor dysfunction. We’ll then examine the causes of pelvic floor problems, and look at the applied anatomy and functions of the pelvic floor. We’ll aim to eliminate some of the common myths and spend practical time learning how en-gage and exercise the pelvic floor muscles. Finally we’ll finish by looking at the special needs of the post-natal body and discuss basic advice for early pelvic floor care and safe return to exercise following baby.
PROGRAMME continued
Workshop E
Become A Safe Sleep Champion
Judith Clarke
‘Baby Essentials’ is an education package. Learn essential skills and information that help protect a baby’s life. Its Build a knowledge base, challenge attitudes that may undermine safety and understand a set of principles for protecting infant life. .
Workshop B
Moving Smart
Ellie Davidson
Understand why kids need to move and why it’s more important than ever in today’s world! Explore the impact movement has on early child-hood development, and its role as the central springboard to future success in school... and life!
Workshop C
Eat Your Vege’s or No Pudding!
Dr Cath Conlan
Parents can spend hours teaching their children to walk, read, and write. Understand how children learn to eat and how as parents we can support in creating a life long love of eating.
Workshop D
Boosting Membership Services to the Community
Closed session for Parents Centre Committee members only
Looking to increase members?
Looking to increase the volunteer pool?
The come and explore practical and Innovative strategies for attracting and retaining members.
Workshop E
Wanted—Dads, Dads and More Dads
Phillip Chapman and David Mitchell
This workshop will firstly overview the evidence gained from five research projects conducted by the presenters. These projects uncovered views on fathering from several key groups including fathers themselves, their partners, antenatal educators and Plunket nurses. Participants will then be asked to work together in as-sessing their own practice and in planning strategies to best support fathers within families.
Workshop F
Not A Wet Bed Again? Is this a problem?
NZ Continence Association
1.30 pm Workshop Session 3
PROGRAMME continued
Workshop G
Building Resilient Children
Rachel Goodchild
To learn we need to feel safe, and have the resilience to keep on going when things get hard. To create children ready to learn, we need to find a balance between ensuring they are safe, and pushing them to risk so they know they are strong and can think for themselves.
How can we build resilient children?
Rachel Goodchild takes a look at the results of "cottonwooling" our children, and how we can create safe age appropriate boundaries for them that give them room to explore and learn. During this session you'll walk through what goes on in the brain of a child having a temper tantrum, and how to ensure it builds trust in parents and carers.
Workshop H
First World Country—Third World Diseases.
Increasing health outcomes through immunisation
Dr Pat Touhy
The Ministry is committed to increasing immunisation coverage because it is one of the most effective public health interventions to protect against vaccine preventable dis-eases. There has been a considerable increase in immunisation coverage for two year olds from 67% in 2007, to 92% in March 2012. However, coverage at six months continues to lag, and at March 2012 was 71%. As the two year immunisation coverage is much higher, the issue facing parents may be one of timeli-ness. Therefore the Ministry is keen to invest resources into discovering why coverage is lower at six months and will put in place mechanisms to increase the cover-age following the primary series of immun-isation's (at 6 weeks, three months and five months). This workshop will discuss activities proposed by the Ministry to increase cover-age of the primary series of Immunisations and agree how CBE's can contribute to this goal.
3.30 pm Keynote Closing Address
4.00 pm Forum concludes
Keynote Speakers
KAREN GUILLILAND, RGON, RM, MA (Midwifery),
MNZM Chief Executive Officer New Zealand College of Midwives
Karen has been a long time leader of midwifery in New Zealand and has significant experience in management, governance and strategic roles. Within the health sector this has included board directorships, advisory group membership and participation in policy development for maternity services. Karen is currently the Asia Pacific representative for the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) and has been awarded membership of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM).
KIM WORKMAN, QSO
Kim Workman (of Ngati Kahungunu and Rangitaane descent) is the Director of Rethinking Crime and Punishment, "a strategic initiative to raise the level of public debate about the use of prison and alternative forms of punishment" in New Zealand. Kim is a retired public servant, whose career spans roles in the Police, the Office of the Ombudsman, State Services Commission, Department of Maori Affairs, and Ministry of Health. Kim was Head of the Prison Service from 1989 – 1993 and is currently a Senior Associate of the Institute of Policy Studies, Victoria University.
As its National Director, Kim led Prison Fellowship New Zealand to become a significant provider in the criminal justice sectors, establishing the first faith-based prison unit in the British Commonwealth, a mentoring programme for released prisoners, and becoming the principal provider of in-prison restorative justice services.
In 2006 Kim joined with Major Campbell Roberts of the Salvation Army, to launch the “Rethinking Crime and Punishment” Strategy, a project which he still directs. Kim was made a Companion of the Queens Service Order
Keynote Speakers
AMBER CLARKE Nga Maia
Amber is a practicing Māori Midwife and educator who hails from the hapu of Ngai Tuhaitara, of Ngai Tahu. She is grounded in her community and believes that reconnecting whanau and communities is key to supporting parents to nurture the next generation. She is continually inspired by the stories shared within her community around nurturing through ukaipo, positive touch, breast feeding, remembering the sacred nature of women as te Whare Tangata, the importance of the village- the partner, father and wider whanau whanui in raising pepe who have the ability to realize their birthright-their unlimited potential. She believes that it is essential to advocate for policies, and funding that support whanau centered solutions to disconnection and imbalance. She continues to be open to the way that whanau women, partners, elders and tamariki teach us continuously. She is a mother of three ranging in age from four to seventeen and this reminds her everyday of the privilege of each aspect of her life; parenting, midwifery and as an educator.
Amber is currently employed as a lecturer in the Midwifery department at Te Matapuna o te Matauraka (CPIT) and the Otago Medical School, Maori Indigenous Health Institute (MIHI); as a researcher for Te Ropu Wahine Maori Toko I te Ora (MWWL) as lead researcher on two studies looking at Health engagement for whanau and Women’s stories post earthquakes in Christchurch. She worked for years as a community midwife working alongside youth and predominantly Maori and now still practices as a core Midwife and as a rural locum. Amber holds a number of Director positions at a local and National level and explains that her aspirations are represented in the whakatauaki of her Iwi:
Mō tātou, a, mo nga uri a muri ake nei
For us and those who come after us
Nei ra te mihi kau atu ki ka aroaro mauka o te motu,
ki a koutou hoki ka iwi e noho ana ki tena pito,
ki tena pito taiawhio i te ao tenei te mihi a Aoraki mauka
ki a koutou katoa
Tēna Koutou, tena koutou, tena Koutou Katoa
Workshop Speakers
CHRIS MORGAN National Learning to Swim Manger Swimming New Zealand
Wife, Mother of two adult daughters, Grandmother to one beautiful girl.
Swim teacher of Early Childhood, Disabled, School Age and Adult swimmers.
Part of the Education team at Swimming New Zealand who provide training for swim teachers, school teachers, swimming club volunteers, parents and communities in Learn to Swim.
Passionate about improving the drowning statistics in New Zealand by ensuring parents are educated in the benefits of aquatic activities while understanding the need for 100% supervision of children around water.
JUDI COLDICOTT, Tutor College of Homeopathy
Judy trained as a primary teacher and later qualified as a homeopath with the Bay of Plenty College of Homeopathy 17 years ago. She has also served on the NZ Council of Homeopaths, gained her Advanced Diploma in Homeopathy and qualified and become registered as a reflexologist. She has jut completed a three year term as part of the team on the executive of the Reflexology Council of NZ.
Judy has a busy practice in Pleasant Point, South Canterbury, where she lives with her husband Grant and two energetic dogs, on a picturesque lifestyle block. She is a senior staff member of he Bay of Plenty College of Homeopathy, coordinating and teaching at the Christchurch campus since 1999, as well as tutoring at other venues. Teaching homeopathy and empowering others with a tangible, effective form of healthcare is one of her passions, as is spending time with her family—especially her four young granddaughters.
Workshop Speakers
NORMA VAN ARENDONK Oral Health Promoter Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Norma van Arendonk is an Oral health Promoter with the Bay of Plenty District Health Board. Since February 2012 The Oral Health Promotion Team has been working closely with Early Childhood Educators. This project involves providing a ‘train the trainer’ approach so that the teachers can support good oral health practises in their centres and communities.
Born in England she has worked in health for the past twenty years, she is married with two teenage daughters.
DR CATH CONLON Lecturer in Nutrition Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health Massey University
Dr Cath Conlon is currently a lecturer in nutrition within the Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health at Massey University in Auckland. She initially trained as a paediatric nurse in the UK but her passion for nutrition led her into a more academic field and she undertook her PhD looking at the nutrition of very premature babies. She teaches maternal and infant nutrition within both the undergraduate and post graduate programmes in nutrition. Her research interests are on the importance of nutrition in early life from preconception through to childhood. Her research has investigated nutrient deficiencies such as iron and vitamin D and has also led her to undertake novel studies looking at omega-3 fatty acids and cognitive function, antioxidant status of breast milk and feeding issues in childhood. She is currently working with health professionals dealing with children classed as problem feeders ranging from fussy eaters to children who present with sensory processing and behavioural issues. Cath is an invited expert for Littlies parenting magazine, a speaker for Parents Centre on starting solids and is passionate about translating science and research into evidence for both health professionals and parents.
Workshop Speakers
KATI KNUUTTILA National Co‐ordinator Shaken Baby Prevention Auckland District Health Board
Kati’s background is paediatric nursing. Before taking her current role as a Project Co-ordinator she worked in Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and was also the charge nurse of paediatric neuro services at Starship Children's Health.
She has a Masters of Nursing in management of healthcare.
HENARE KANI Director Whanau Biz
Henare is the Managing Director of Whānau.Biz™ a professional development company specialising in cultural guidelines and a founding member of TUPU, an organisa on with a strategic focus on kaupapa Māori childbirth and paren ng educa on for whānau. He is of the Rangitāne iwi with affilia ons to Ngā Kahungunu and Ngā Tuwharetoa and is a spokesperson for his people on marae. In recent years Henare has worked to promote the Te Hā Ora a kaupapa Māori childbirth and paren ng programme with the aim of making it available to all wahine and their whānau. “Childbirth and paren ng knowledge was once widely prac ced among Māori communi es even right up to WW2 and in such a short me has become virtually ex nct. I believe that if we revive such knowledge in a strategic way we can invigorate and strengthen whānau and communi es. Birth is at the beginning of the cycle of life and it makes sense to invest me, knowledge and resources in this area”
Workshop Speakers
NICOLA POWER Parents Centres Childbirth Educator Senior Lecturer AUT University
Nicola Power is a teacher of 28 years and a child birth educator of 16 years, being part of the original cohort that trained through Aoraki Polytechnic. She works as a senior lecturer at AUT University and is Associate Head of learning and teaching in the School of Interprofessional Health Practice. Her Master’s degree concentrated on the experiences of male primary school teachers touching children and she is currently embarking on a PhD that will continue to focus on human touch. She has two teenage girls, resides on Auckland’s North Shore and teaches Parent Centre ante-natal classes throughout the year.
RAELEEN DU JOUX BFCI Co‐ordinator and Baby Friendly Maori Advisor New Zealand Breastfeeding Authority
Raeleen de Joux is of Ngati Kuri/Te Rarawa descent and is currently employed by the New Zealand Breastfeeding Authority (NZBA) as Baby Friendly Advisor / Maori Advisor. Her qualifications include community nursing, childbirth education, health promotion and clinical teaching.
Raeleen was employed by Timaru Parents Centre for a number of years as a childbirth educator and is a current member of the Aoraki Polytech Childbirth Education Advisory Committee.
She has four adult children (2 girls and twin boys,), 2 grandsons and will soon be a grandmother of twins (due in six weeks) as well as another grandchild due at Christmas.
“Parents Centre has had a big influence on my roles as a moth-er and a childbirth educator. I thoroughly enjoyed my time as a young mother on Parents Centres Committees”.
Workshop Speakers
JOAN HAY Centre Operations Manager Parents Centres New Zealand Inc
Joan works as the Centre Operations Manger for Parents Centres New Zealand Inc. Her Parents Centre involvement began in 1982 when she first started as a volunteer. Over the years doors have opened and Joan has taken advantage of opportunities becoming first an Executive Member for the organisation, a national Trainer followed by National Training Co-ordinator and national Co-President alongside Sharron Cole.
Joan established her own Training Company, then based in Palmerston North, and contracted to a wide number of community organisations including Open Polytechnic and Massey University delivering a wide variety of training workshops. On moving to Wellington with her husband Richard she returned to Parents Centres New Zealand as an employee. Joan has always had a great passion for Parents Centres and is extremely proud of the achievements that the organisation is recognized for. She believes strongly in the benefits of training and delights in watching people grow as they meet new challenges, both as individuals and in their parenting roles.
IAIN HOSIE Consultant HRV
Iain Hosie is a consultant to HRV and was previously the Re-search Government and Media Relations Manager for the com-pany. Iain holds a Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) and has considerable work experience in indoor air pollution and toxi-cology. He has worked for Capital Environmental Services (a subsidiary of ESR), the Institute of Occupational Medicine in Edinburgh UK, the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA NZ) and the Ministry for the Environment. He has exten-sive knowledge on the impact an unhealthy home has on a family and what New Zealand homeowners need to do to cre-ate a healthier invironment.
Workshop Speakers
RACHEL GOODCHILD Writer and Presenter
Fascinated about how people learn and get along, Rachel Goodchild has become a well known facilitator of ECE Professional Development over the last nine years. In recent years she has also spoken to conferences and groups about Influencers in Social Media, PR, and Managing teams and clients. The bulk of her speaking engagements are still in the ECE sector, or to parents. Rachel's worked in a range of areas from education, marketing, direct sales, retail, and the corporate sector. She has a broad base of skills across a range of disciplines including strategising, planning, writing, networking, developing ideas, and creating. She's is a published writer, including twenty seven titles, three of which were published through Penguin Books, and over a thousand articles. She is considered an “influencer” on social media platforms, particularly twitter, and is adept at using social media as part of a wider plan to build profile for herself and her clients. She's a natural connector and networker, and delights in instigating new and positive relationships for her clients, to help them build their team, and their business. She has appeared on both TV3 and TVNZ as a relationship commentator. Her ability to present and deliver information to an audience effectively has seen her grow in demand around New Zealand, particularly to education based businesses and parenting groups. Rachel has three children, and is an emerging step mum to three more.
KATHRYN BERKETT Presenter Brainwave Trust
Kathryn is a presenter for the Brainwave Trust in the Wellington region. She is the mother of two young children. Kathryn has her Masters in Educational Psychology. She has an incredible passion for the Brainwave message and enjoys her work immensely as it combines her two greatest passions – Neuropsychology and Talking.
Workshop Speakers
PHILLIP CHAPMAN Men’s Health Promoter Nelson District Health Board Philip Chapman is a Men’s Health Promoter employed by the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board and Director of The Male Room, an agency specifically targeting men and boys in crisis.
As well, Philip is a researcher and consultant advisor to individuals, government and nongovernmental organization, advisor to the National Cancer Society, and commissioned by the Families Commission and the Ministry of Health to research and advise service providers to be more effective in assisting male consumers of their services.
A lively, slightly unpredictable and thought provoking speaker, Philip is married to Gloria Lines, an interior designer, and will therefore happily discuss the importance of texture in the living room if you would prefer.
DAVID MITCHELL Lecturer School of Health and Social Sciences Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technol‐ogy.
David is also a co-director of C & M Associates (2006) Ltd., a company involved in providing research, educational and advocacy services. David has a background and continuing interest in research activity in the general area of social justice, primary health and family health especially with childrearing families.
Workshop Speakers
DR PAT TUOHY Chief Advisor Child Health Ministry of Health Dr Pat Tuohy took up the position of Chief Advisor Child Health in December 1997. Later in 1998 Pat’s role expanded to include youth health. His responsibilities include coordi-nation and leadership of child and youth health with respect to the Ministry of Health, district health boards and child and youth health professionals and organisations. Pat is a specialist paediatrician with a particular interest in community child health. After studying medicine at the Otago Medical School, and qualifying in 1979, Pat undertook postgraduate training in Paediatrics in Wellington, Melbourne and Nottingham. For three years he worked as a General Paediatrician in New Plymouth and joined the Plunket Society in 1991 as its Regional Paediatrician based in Wellington. Pat was later appointed to the position National Paediatrician for Plunket at the head office in Dunedin, until his move to the Ministry in 1997. Pat has published widely in areas of child and youth health, and until recently held a visiting lectureship in child and youth health with the University of Otago. He has been a member of the RACP Paediatric Divisional Policy and Advocacy Committee since 2005. Pat’s particular interests are in the areas of developmental and behavioural paediatrics, SUDI, immunisation and child protection .
SIAN BURGESS Education and Training Leader National Screening Unit
Sian Burgess is the Education and Training Leader, Antenatal and Newborn Screening at the National Screening Unit of the Ministry of Health. Sian has a background in midwifery, breastfeeding advocacy and public health. She is passionate about parents having necessary information and resources to make well informed decisions about screening in pregnancy and for their infants.
Workshop Speakers
IAIN HOSIE Consultant HRV
Iain Hosie is a consultant to HRV and was previously the Research Government and Media Relations Manager for the company. Iain holds a Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) and has considerable work experience in indoor air pollution and toxicology. He has worked for Capital Environmental Services (a subsidiary of ESR), the Institute of Occupational Medicine in Edinburgh UK, the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA NZ) and the Ministry for the Environment. He has extensive knowledge on the impact an unhealthy home has on a family and what New Zealand homeowners need to do to create a healthier invironment.
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JUDITH CLARKE Change For Our Children
.Judith Clarke has worked at Change for Children Ltd in New Zealand for the past 7 years, and currently works in the social innovation team. Change for our Children Ltd is a health funded service designing and delivering innovative approaches to reduce infant mortality in New Zealand and beyond.
Workshop Speakers
LISA MANNING La Leche League
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Lisa Manning, journalist and former TV presenter is now a La Leche League Leader and LLLNZ Board member. In addition Lisa writes regular articles on breastfeeding for Kiiwiparent magazine. Lisa is mum to six-year-old Maia who breastfed until she was five.
CUSHLA O’BRIEN Paediatric Community Nurse Wellington Hospital
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I am a Paediatric Community Nurse with a special interest in children with continence problems and run a continence clinic for children at the Wellington Hospital Paediatric Outpatients. I have worked with children as a nurse in hospital and community settings for many years. Here in Wellington, for the last ten years, in England for two years prior to this and Wanganui for 14 years before going to England.
I have worked as a nurse in Paediatric Wards, Plunket Nurse, Public Health Nurse and Paediatric Community Nurse. I was also being a Childbirth Educator for Parents Centre a few years ago now!
I have much empathy for children with incontinence and their families as this is cause of much stress for them and is often a hidden problem, but much can be done to help manage and/or overcome the problem.
Workshop Speakers
LISA YATES Physiotherapist and Personal Trainer Lisa Yates is a mother of two girls & an experienced physiotherapist and personal trainer with a special interest in women’s health. She is passionate about all things “ pelvic floor” and is and advocate for safe return to exercise post-pregnancy. Together with Fiona Ross, she founded FILIFIT and co-produced T he Core & The Floor DVD - New Zealand’s only post-pregnancy education & exercise programme. Lisa speaks regularly about the Pelvic floor and enjoys sharing her knowledge with professionals and new Mothers. She is OHbaby magazines’ fitness expert and has presented regularly on TVNZs Good Morning. For more information please go to www.filifit.com.
JULIE CLARKE Baby on the Move
I’m a mother to my 2 boys Josh 11yrs and Caleb 10yrs. I’m a business women, and for the past 5 ½ years I have owned and run Baby on the Move Dunedin. I’m a teacher / trainer / assessor of car seat technicians through the Retail institute. I’m on the team with NZTA who developed the training programme for technicians through Retail Institute. With this new programme I have trained technicians in Auckland, Wellington, Timaru and Dunedin. Prior to this starting 5 years ago I was the Safe2go trainer through Child Safety NZ for Dunedin & South Canterbury area’s. As part of Dunedin SafeKids coalition I organize and participate in child restraint checks with the local Po-lice. I have a passion for child safety and a significant amount of experience and knowledge of all the child restraints, legal standards and safety recommendations in New Zealand. Prior to this I have been a Police Officer in Dunedin and a Banking Consultant at both National Bank and SBS.
VENUE AND TRAVEL
Superbly located, Te Papa is New Zealand’s iconic and innovative national museum located in the heart of Wellington’s beautiful waterfront. As well as being a six level museum, it is also a unique conference and functions venue that combines business with outstanding hospitality.
Make this a family affair! Let Te Papa entertain your family with the many displays and exhibits spanning the six floors of Te Papa while you explore the myriad of plenary and workshop sessions on offer at the Forum.
Te Papa is easily accessible from every direction by foot, car or public transport and is surrounded by cafes, cars, shop-ping, fine restaurants and a range of accommodation to suit all budgets.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers can be booked directly with taxi and shuttle providers.
Combined Taxi’s trip from the airport to Te Papa costs approximately $25.00. Visit their website, www.taxis.co.nz or phone 04 384 4444 for more information.
Super Shuttle provide shuttle van services, with a starting cost of $15.00 for one passenger, through to $50.00 for eight passengers. Visit their website www.supershuttle.co.nz or phone 0800 748 885.
CARPARKING
Te Papa
Car parking is available at Te Papa at a standard maximum cost of $28.00 per day. Wellington on-street parking is free atweekends, however please note that time restrictions do apply on Saturdays. Enquire at Te Papa for special conference rates.
Barnett Street Car park
Located at the South End of Te Papa on the corner of Cable and Barnett Streets. Costs are $3.00 per hour, $9.00 for 12 hours or $21.00 for 24 hours. Payment via credit card or Vodafone text a park.
ACCOMMODATION
ACCOMMODATION
Attractive rates have been negotiated for Parents Centres New Zealand Inc delegates at the following properties.
Rates quoted are per room per night, inclusive of GST and do not include breakfast, unless stated otherwise.
We encourage you to book early to ensure availability!
Copthorne Oriental Bay Hotel
Museum Hotel
West Plaza Hotel
Bay Plaza Hotel
MUSEUM HOTEL
90 Cable Street Wellington Phone: 0800 994 335 Email: [email protected] Web: www.museumhotel.co.nz Reference number to quote when making a booking, 63072 Classic Room NZ$196.00 Queen bed and ensuite with shower Harbour Room $NZ219.00 King bed and ensuite with bath and Shower, harbour view One Bedroom Suite NZ$240.00 King bed, lounge with kitchenette, Separate shower and bath Twin Studio NZ$225.00 2 x queen beds, kitchenette, Separate shower & bath Two Bedroom Suite NZ$310.00 2 x queen beds, lounge with Kitchenette, 1 x shower/bath
COPTHORNE HOTEL ORIENTAL BAY
100 Oriental Bay Wellington Phone: 04 385 0279 Email: copthorne.orientalbay2millenniumhotels.co.nz Web: www.millenniumhotels.co.nz/copthorneorientalbay Reference number to quote when making a booking, 18000337414 Standard Room NZ$189.00 One double and one single bed, ensuite with shower only. Superior Room $NZ199.00 One king bed, ensuite bathroom with walk in shower Super Plus Harbour View Room NZ$219.00 King bed, or king bed and double bed Or a triple option with one king and two Single beds with ensuite bathroom with walk in shower. Note triple rooms have shower over bath The Copthorne Oriental Bay locality is truly a window on Wellington. All accommodation rooms offer Harbour or City views. Just two minutes walk from Te Papa and recently refurbished, this property positions itself as one of the most luxurious accommodation experiences in Wellington.
BAY PLAZA HOTEL
40-44 Oriental Parade Wellington www.bayplazahotel.co.nz Twin Room NZ$110.00 One queen and one single bed, with ensuite bathroom
WEST PLAZA
110-116 Wakefield Street Wellington www.westplazahotel.co.nz Standard Room NZ$120.00 Queen bed, with ensuite bathroom Twin Room $NZ120.00 One queen and one single, with ensuite bathroom
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
FULL REGISTRATION INCLUDES
♦ Full entry to all forum plenary sessions
♦ Access to all professional development and education workshops
♦ Full choice of special interest workshops
♦ Comprehensive catering for the duration of t he forum to include morning tea, afternoon tea and lunches
♦ Opening ceremony and powhiri welcome
♦ Delegate satchel, forum programme and ‘promotional’ giveaways
♦ Celebrate our diamond anniversary and awards ceremony in style—sumptuous 3 course meal and dance till late with live entertainment
♦ Community experience cess—networking support at its best
REGISTRATION INFORMATION REGISTRATION FEE
$365.00 EARLYBIRD
(on or before 03 August 2012)
$395.00 STANDARD
(on or after 04 August 2012)
PAYMENT OPTIONS All prices quoted are inclusive of GST.
Credit Card
Payments can be accepted by VISA or Mastercard only.
Cheque
Cheques to be written out to Parents Centre New Zealand Inc. Print delegate name and Centre/organisation on the rear of the cheque before forwarding to:
Parents Centres New Zealand Inc
PO Box 54128, Mana
Internet Banking
Please contact the conference team for bank account details.
SECURE YOUR REGISTRATION NOW!
Online
Simply visit the registration page at
h p://www.parentscentre.org.nz/forum/ Complete your details, print off a copy of the summary page for your records and submit.
All registrations submitted will be acknowledged via an official confirmation email.
Online registration available from Monday 11th June.
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY
♦ Any refunds will be sent out after the forum
♦ A full refund of the Registration Fee will be given, subject to a $50.00 administration fee, providing written
notification is received prior to 03/08/2012
♦ Cancellations received after the above date will not be refunded
♦ This refund policy reflects the costs that we incur from the forum venue.
♦ Substitutions will be accepted for registered delegates who are unable to attend at no extra cost to your Centre or
organisation
CORRESPONDENCE
Michelle Burton
Parents Centres New Zealand Inc
PO Box 54 128, Mana
Wellington
New Zealand
T +64 4 2332022 extn 8800
M +64 21 2744411
www.parentscentre.org.nz
