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Volunteers needed for constipation and IBS research
Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2022 in: Vacancies With tags: volunteers, health, research, Gut Health
A research team at the University of Otago Christchurch are looking for volunteers who have constipation or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) to be part of a study
Protecting drinking water should come before fluoridation
Posted: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, management, safety, oral health
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 6th April 2022 Christchurch City Council will tell the Ministry of Health that ensuring the safety of its water supply network is its priority and it has no funding for fluoridation
Canterbury Health in All Policies Newsletter: March 2022
Posted: Friday, March 25, 2022 in: Newsletters With tags: health determinants, healthy cities, newsletter, health in all policies, Climate Change, Report, built environment
With widespread COVID-19 in New Zealand, the impact of the pandemic on multiple social determinants of health is clear. The COVID-19 pandemic is a threat multiplier, taking existing social problems, and compounding their force
Pae ora (Healthy Futures) one step closer for Maori
Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: maori, health, services
Beehive media release: 15th March 2022 Minister of Health Andrew Little and Associate Minister of Health (Māori Health) Peeni Henare have today marked a further step in Aotearoa New Zealand’s health reforms with the interim Māori Health Authority (iMHA) n
Government launches free telehealth service to provide 24/7 abortion support
Posted: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: health, services, technology
Beehive media release: 23rd February 2022 A new national abortion telehealth service called Decide is the latest milestone in improving abortion services, Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today
Aeration components arriving at Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant
Posted: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: recovery, waste, services, environmental health
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 15th February 2022 Aeration components from around the world are arriving at the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant, as the Christchurch City Council starts implementing its medium-term plan to minimise odours from
Supporting global action to combat marine plastic pollution
Posted: Thursday, February 3, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: environment, health, waste, recycling, pollution
Ministry for the Environment media release: 2nd February 2022 New Zealand has joined other countries in stating support for coordinated global action to combat marine plastic pollution through a new global agreement
Surgical masks introduced for all DHB staff and visitors
Posted: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: prevention, disease, health, services
Under the RED setting, it’s business as usual with surgery and outpatient appointments going ahead, and only minor changes expected for visiting hours at Canterbury DHB hospitals
How to set a health goal for 2022
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: health, planning
NZ Heart Foundation blog article: 18th February 2022 A healthy lifestyle is all about building habits that become part of your everyday routine. A single meal or workout won’t make a difference – but a consistent approach will
Service Delivery Manager needed at MHAPS
Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in: Vacancies With tags: support, services, vacancies, mental health, Advocacy
This exciting full- time position of Service Delivery Manager - Advocacy and Outreach at MHAPS is now vacant
Free UC Certificate and Diploma in Health Sciences
Posted: Thursday, December 9, 2021 in: Training With tags: qualification, education, health, health promotion
The University of Canterbury is offering a new Diploma in Health Sciences (120 pts) and Certificate in Health Sciences (60 pts) in 2022
Maori Masters scholarship available at University of Otago
Posted: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in: Training With tags: funding, research, maori, health, nutrition, education, qualification
Applications are invited for a Masters scholarship to undertake research on how to support Māori to have sustainable and healthy kai, what interventions and policies Māori would respond to, as well as any current barriers to shifting dietary intake
Join a study on NZ Green Seaweed supplements
Posted: Thursday, December 2, 2021 in: Vacancies With tags: volunteers, research, health, medical
Researchers at Lincoln and Waikato Universities are seeking volunteers for a study on how supplementation with natural NZ seaweed impacts the health of the gut and arteries. The study runs from January to April 2022
New text service to support disabled peoples’ vaccinations
Posted: Thursday, November 25, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: disabilities, health, information, vaccination, immunisation
Beehive media release: 25th November 2021 Efforts to support disabled peoples’ vaccinations go from strength-to-strength with the launch of a new text service, Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni announced today
Lockdowns are socially and emotionally challenging, but children are resilient
Posted: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in: Resources and Information With tags: research, children, resilience, education, health, wellbeing, Report
Growing Up in New Zealand media release: 2nd November 2021 Children in Aotearoa New Zealand have displayed strength in the face of adversity according to one of the world’s largest surveys looking at the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on children’s healt
Report highlights importance of improving access for mental health and addiction services
Posted: Thursday, October 28, 2021 in: Resources and Information With tags: mental health, mental wellbeing, services, accessibility, Report
Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission media release: 28th October 2021 The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (the Commission) has today released its independent report into the progress of the "Access and Choice Programme" being developed and implem
Call for volunteers for the Kowhai programme
Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in: Vacancies With tags: volunteers, health, services, support
The Kōwhai programme is a new initiative offering patient centred support by volunteers. The programme is being rolled out in the Older Persons’ Health inpatient wards at Burwood Hospital
Asthma education goes online to fight health inequity
Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in: Resources and Information With tags: children, health, education
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) has launched the Sailor Digital Classroom - a brand-new free online tool to teach primary school children about asthma
Participate in the Through the Eyes of Men Project
Posted: Thursday, October 14, 2021 in: Vacancies With tags: research, volunteers, men, mental health, mental wellbeing, depression, anxiety
Men who have experienced anxiety, depression or felt suicidal are invited to share their story as part of a research study to better understand men’s depression, anxiety and suicidality
Long-term pathway next step to better mental wellbeing for New Zealanders
Posted: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in: Resources and Information With tags: mental health, mental wellbeing, planning
Beehive media release: 22nd September 2021 The Government is taking a new approach to support people who experience mental distress, Health Minister Andrew Little says

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