​ The National Training Forum for Gambling Harm Minimisation is a three day training forum hosted in Auckland for the national preventing and minimising gambling harm workforce. Here is the program for the 3 days. We look forward to seeing you all there! ​ National Training Forum - Online Programme ​ National Training Forum Programme - PDF's for download Download Day 1 Programme Download Day 2 Programme Download Day 3 Programme

I had the privilege of joining the Auckland Gambling practitioner’s joint agency meeting this week, which was hosted by TUPU Problem Gambling Services in Kingsland, Auckland. Around the room there were clinical practitioners and community practitioners side by side discussing matters of importance regarding the very important “duty of care” that many practitioners in the field take seriously. Unfortunately, I missed out on the beginning part of the meeting due to an incessant cell phone which at times can be lifesaving and other times like carrying a heavy stone around in one’s handbag. I did...

Applications close February 1st for the New Zealand Training Fellowship in Advocacy and Campaigning, a cutting-edge course led by leading local and international facilitators. Designed specifically for mid-senior leaders, you'll super-charge your skills and energy, gain further confidence as a social change leader, and connect with a community of your peers from across Aotearoa. Last year's cohort included more than 20 leading organisations such as Hapai Te Hauora, Amnesty International, Mapu Maia (Pacific Arm of the Problem Gambling Foundation) , 350 Aotearoa, the Public Service Association...

The Public Health Leadership Programme (PHLP) builds leadership competencies identified as important for leaders in public health.PHLP will allow participants to discover their leadership potential and equip them with practical and tested leadership tools and resources. This programme is fully funded by the Ministry of Health - there are 36 spots across Auckland and Wellington for anyone working in public health. Applications close in less than two weeks (1st February 2017) so get in quick! http://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/public-health-workforce-development/public-health-education-and-...