New study tackles mental illness stigma
Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 10:12 am
Press Release: Mental Health Foundation
New study tackles mental illness stigma
(Wellington, New Zealand) A unique Mental Health Foundation study into the effects of stigma on New Zealanders living with mental illness will be launched today by the Governor-General, the Hon Anand Satyanand.
“Fighting Shadows: Self-Stigma And Mental Illness: Whawhai Atu te Whakamâ Hihira” incorporates the experiences of 76 men and women from around the country; including Pakeha, Maori, Pasifika, Chinese, young people and refugees.
To download the Fighting Shadows research report (pdf 4MB) follow the link: http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/resources/Fighting-Shadows.pdf
| August 26, 2008 |
| 7:30 am | to | 3:45 pm |
From North Shore Community Health Voice:
An exciting
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
will be held at the Bruce Mason Conference Centre
26 August 2008
This one-day conference – ‘What is the business of community?: New ways of collaborating for successful outcomes’ – is being organised by Raeburn House in partnership with North Shore City Council and a reference group comprising North Shore Community & Social Services, PHAB, Age Concern and the Birkenhead/ Northcote Community Co-ordinator.
The conference will cover a variety of topics related to the community sector. Keynote speakers will include:
** Auckland business leader Dr. Lester Levy CEO of the NZ Leadership Institute of the University of Auckland, and
** Suzanne Snively, an economist and partner at Price Waterhouse Coopers. Suzanne works as a consultant in government health, house and the social welfare sectors as well as being a member of the Fullbright New Zealand Board.
Other speakers and workshop facilitators will be North Shore community leaders known for their innovation and best practice.
For information contact: Joan Hamilton on (09) 441 8989 or joan@raeburnhouse.org.nz
| August 14, 2008 |
| 1:30 pm | to | 3:30 pm |
Disability Spokespeople from all political parties will speak on:
“What support will Auckland Disability Providers receive from a government led by my party?”
All political parties will be given an opportunity to speak about their plans for the disability sector if elected to power in the forthcoming election
……………….and you will have an opportunity to ask the burning questions!
Speakers
- Ruth Dyson
- Labour
- Paul Hutchison
- National
- Barbara Stewart
- NZ First
- Judy Turner
- United Future
- Tariana Turia
- Maori
- Metiria Turei
- Green
- Heather Roy
- Act
- Thursday 14th August 2008
- Barrycourt
- 10-20 Gladstone Road
- Parnell
Registrations 1.00pm (with coffee and muffins)
Forum 1.30pm
Close: 3.30pm
Please note:
Forum follows the Auckland Disability Providers Network AGM commencing at 12.00pm Assistance with mobility parking available on request
Lunch may be ordered from Barrycourt café: 09 303 3789 ext. 8849 (not included in registration)
Book NOW – this is going to be a popular event
Costs: ADPN member organisations* $25 per person
Non members $40 per person
Payment required with booking. (Please include organisation name and number attending)
Payment:
Cheques to: Auckland Disability Providers Network.
Postal address: PO Box 13385, Onehunga, Auckland 1061.
Electronic payment may be made to: 010178 0039199 00 Please email notification
*Membership form available – contact: info@adpn.org.nz
Download political-forum-flyer-1408081 [139KB pdf]
At long last it is going to be expensive for those who insist in parking illeagally in mobility car parks.
ADVANCE NOTICE – Make a diary note NOW!
Pre-election Forum with political leaders who will shape the future of the disability sector in Auckland:
Date: Thursday 14th August 2008
Time: 1.30pm
Venue: Barrycourt Hotel and Conference Centre
Parnell
Topic: What support will Auckland Disability Providers receive from a Government led by your Party?
Speakers:
Ruth Dyson – Labour
Paul Hutchison – National
Barbara Stewart – NZ First
Judy Turner – United future
Tariana Turia – Maori
Metiria Turei – Green
The Act party has also been invited.
Further details will be published soon – please let me know:
1. if you are interested in attending
2. any questions you would like to put to the speakers.
There will also be an opportunity for questions from the floor.
Pam Antill
Executive Officer
info@adpn.org.nz
