Like last year, this year's National Influenza Symposium includes presentations about COVID-19. This is an online-only, half-day event. The start time is 1pm. Zoom log-in opens at 12:50pm.Cost for attending the Symposium: $25 (includes GST). Payment is by credit card. This is a two-step registration:
Registrations are limited and now open for this event. Click here for more information about the Symposium. Click here to register. Log in, go to the Training catalogue (3rd icon down the left-hand-side of the page), choose 'Immunisation Events' and 'New Zealand Influenza Symposium'. Video recordings will be posted on the IMAC website a couple of weeks following the event subject to presenters' consent. Access to the presentations posted on the website is free. Ngā mihi The IMAC Team Child Protection Studies Programme Hamilton 28 March - 1 April 2022 The 5-day Child Protection Studies Programme is a Level 3 NZQA accredited course and will enhance the skills of those who are involved with children and young people by giving them a deeper understanding and knowledge to be able to take positive action to protect children and young people. The Child Protection Studies Programme provides students with a broad base of skills to act protectively when children have been abused, and to intervene early when a child is at risk. The learning is supported by a number of guest speakers including MEDSAC, Lawyer for Child, Oranga Tamariki, the NZ Police and a professional supervisor. The cost of the training for each student is subsidised by Child Matters and its partners in the philanthropic sector. This enables a greater number of organisations to access to the training services we deliver. $650 plus GST (includes workbooks, assessments, resources and morning tea. Lunch is not provided). Enrol Now Identifying and Responding to Vulnerability and Child Abuse Hamilton, 10 March 2022 Child Matters, 480 Anglesea Street, Hamilton The 1-day Child Protection Training Workshops are short targeted courses designed to provide introductory level information about specific child protection related subjects. The different categories of child abuse are discussed and the participant will gain base level skills, knowledge and confidence to identify and respond to a child who may be at risk. 1-day Workshop | 9am - 4pm | $185.00 plus GST per person Enrol Now SAVE THE DATE 2022 NZ Influenza and COVID-19 Symposium--Online Tuesday, 8 March 2022 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm Click here for more information Kia ora koutou, For 2022, we are offering a half-day, online symposium. Speakers will cover a range of topics including:
Cost for Zoom webinar: $25 (includes GST). Ngā mihi Immunisation Advisory Centre team Kia ora, A friendly reminder that the Health Quality & Safety Commission is hosting a webinar on the code of expectations next Thursday. Date: 17 February 2022 Time: 3.00 –4.30 pm Location: Zoom (link within the attached calendar invite) The code of expectations will set how health and disability providers and organisations will work effectively in partnership with consumers and whānau and involve them in decision-making. This is your chance to learn more about the code, ask questions and provide feedback. To register your interest, please reply with the names and email address of attendees. Please also forward this invitation to staff members at your organisation. The calendar invite including the Zoom link is also attached. Click here for Draft Code of expectations Click here for the Calendar invite If you are not able to make this session, please contact us so we can make alternative arrangements that suit you. If you have any questions, please email consumers@hqsc.govt.nz or call 04 901 6062. Ngā mihi nui, The HiNZ Conference recently pivoted to a virtual format and 30 free scholarships are now available on application. Some of these scholarships are reserved exclusively for practicing nurses, so make sure you apply. This year, the conference is in a virtual format on 30-31 March 2022 (from 9am to 1.30pm both days). The free scholarship tickets includes
Apply now by filling in this short form. Introduction to Child Protection in New Zealand 1-Hour Online Training available 24/7 Every New Zealander should have a basic understanding of the issue of child abuse. This 1-hour course will provide a basic understanding of child abuse and how to respond appropriately to concerns about child safety. This course is a combination of pre-recorded videos and downloadable resources. There are no exams. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion. Fee: $45 per person To organise a group enrolment or for any questions, please email: online@childmatters.org.nz For an individual enrolment, please click the button below. Payment is by credit card, and you will get instant access to the course. Click here to Enrol Cannabis and Chronic Pain - Bronwyn Lennox Thompson Bronwyn has worked in the field of pain management for most of her clinical career. She has taught postgraduate pain and pain management for 20 years, and is the Academic Lead for these programmes at University of Otago, Christchurch. The webinar will cover: • Current information on the use of cannabis-based medications for persistent/chronic pain. Wednesday 9th February, 7-8pm Register Here The Immunisation Advisory Team are hosting another Ask the Experts Q&A webinar where health professionals can ask our Medical Experts questions relating to COVID-19 and immunisation. The webinar will be on Thursday 10th February, at 5pm. Please register here. More information on the upcoming Ask the experts Q&A webinar will be released here early next week. Please send your questions beforehand to imaccomms@auckland.ac.nz. There is a strict deadline for questions of midday Wednesday 9 February so we have time to ensure we can answer them. Ngā mihi Immunisation Advisory Centre team Goodfellow webinar - Supporting Practices, Patients and Customers throguh the COVID-19 Outbreak2/2/2022
The Omicron pivot WEBINAR: Thursday 3 February 2022, 7.30 - 9.00 pm The Northern Region Health Coordination Centre team will provide high-level information on how to support your practice, patients, and customers through the outbreak. Click here to register Agenda:
We have allocated more time for q&a to answer as many questions as we can as time permits. |