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Voice Of Rare Disorders Survey 2023 is now open
Posted: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: survey, health, data
It’s time for Rare Disorders NZ’s biannual survey on living with a rare disorder in Aotearoa New Zealand! Currently, no comprehensive data is collected on rare disorders in New Zealand
Join the Otago Global Health Institute conference
Posted: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in: Conferences With tags: health, collaboration, conferences
The theme of the 15th annual Otago Global Health Institute (OGHI) conference is: Aotearoa New Zealand's contribution to global health – Global citizen versus good neighbour? We will explore and discuss Aotearoa New Zealand's liberal nationalist approach t
New animated video promotes rights when using health and disability services
Posted: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: health, services, Advocacy, education, human rights
The Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) has launched an animated video titled "Respecting your Rights" which aims to empower people to understand and exercise their rights when using health and disability services in Aotearoa New Zealand
Canterbury charity appeals for $1 million to create a Better Space for kids
Posted: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: mental health, services, children, young people, fundraising
Māia Health Foundation media release: 12th September 2023 The unveiling of a sculpture in central Christchurch today marks the beginning of a major public appeal to raise $1 million for a better outpatient space for Canterbury kids needing mental health s
Spring is a season of hope
Posted: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: mental health, mental wellbeing
A-OKNZ encourages you to welcome spring by embracing mental wellness. Spring is a time of renewal and growth, and it's the perfect opportunity to nurture your mental health
Cognitive Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posted: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in: Training With tags: mental health, workshop, stress, Professional Development
Cognitive therapy is rooted in the idea that whilst people may face gritty times, it is the meaning they make of them that matters
Sponge Cities: Can they help us survive more intense rainfall?
Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: Climate Change, research, Report, environmental health, water, emergencies
A major new research report from the Helen Clark Foundation and WSP in New Zealand is recommending a series of actions to respond to the escalating impacts of climate change-induced extreme rainfall events
Free mental health programme hits the one million mark
Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: mental health, addiction, support, services
Beehive media release: 21st August 2023 The Government’s mental health and addiction programme Access and Choice has hit the one millionth support session since it started delivering services in 2020, Health Minister Ayesha Verrall has announced
Council approves changes that simplify rules to manage water quality
Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water management, water, environmental health, policy, planning
Environment Canterbury media release: 21st August 2023 Council has approved new rules that will streamline the consents process and strengthen restrictions on some activities to improve water quality across significant parts of the region
End of COVID restrictions doesn’t end disabled people’s right to health
Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: human rights, health, disabilities, disease, services
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata | Human Rights Commission media release: 16th August 2023 The last of the COVID protections may have lifted, but disabled people still have the right to health and the right to support, says Kaihautū Tika Hauātanga Disability Rights
Get habits and hints for wellbeing online
Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in: Training With tags: mental health, mental wellbeing, support, webinar
The Mental Health Education and Research Centre (MHERC) is running FREE weekly one-hour sessions to help you learn and gain skills around mental health - starting Wednesday 6th September 2023. Dates: Wednesdays from 6th September to 11th October 2023
InnerBoy: New men-tool health app
Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: maori, wellbeing, mens health, pacific, technology
She Is Not Your Rehab is excited to announce of the launch of innerBoy. This is a revolutionary mobile application designed to support men in healing from the profound impacts of intergenerational trauma and abuse and is FREE for all tāne in Aotearoa
Volunteers needed for study on plant protein and heart health for Maori
Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in: Vacancies With tags: volunteers, research, health
Volunteers are need for a Lincoln University study investigating the effects of hemp protein on blood pressure and cardiovascular health
Fortifying bread-making flour to protect babies is now mandatory
Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: Food, safety, child health, pregnancy
New Zealand Food Safety media release: 14th August 2023 In an important step to protect babies from serious birth defects, all non-organic wheat flour for bread-making must be fortified with the B-vitamin folic acid from today
Don’t let our waterways go down the drain
Posted: Thursday, August 10, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: health, water, safety, pollution, waterways
Environment Canterbury media release: 10th August 2023 Did you know the stormwater drains you see on the side of the road lead directly into our rivers, streams and the ocean? Many people assume that whatever travels down these drains gets treated, but in
Five ways five days for Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
Posted: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: awareness, mental health, mental wellbeing
Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is coming to you from 18th to 24th September 2023. MHAW has been running since 1993
Volunteers need to understand experiences of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest for Māori living in rural areas
Posted: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in: Vacancies With tags: research, volunteers, maori, health, support, families
Researchers at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) would like to understand the experiences of Māori who live rurally and experienced an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest within the past five (5) years, and their whānau
Funding boost for local projects and the launch of new environmental awards
Posted: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: environmental health
Environment Canterbury media release: 4th July 2023 What's happening in the Waimakariri water zone Firstly, we are delighted to tell you about the innovative projects we have recommended for funding from the zone committee Action Plan Fund
More investment needed for kaupapa Māori mental health services
Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: maori, mental health, services, Report
Te Hiringa Mahara | Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission media release: 27th June 2023 More investment in kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction services is needed to ensure the support available meets the level of mental distress experienced by Māor
Burn 'Warmer Cheaper' this winter to improve Canterbury's air quality
Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: health, mental wellbeing, resources
Environment Canterbury media release: 26th June 2023 As the infamous Canterbury frosts start to bite, people across the region are firing up their wood burners to stay warm

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