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Events & conferences > MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION HUI AOTEAROA 2008
MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION HUI AOTEAROA 2008
TE PAE MAHUTONGA: A FRAMEWORK FOR WELLNESS
| Date: |
7 August 2008 to 8 August 2008 |
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Upper Hutt |
A diverse hub for health promoters who are passionate about improving
the mental health in their communities, the annual Mental Health
Promotion Hui Aotearoa provides a unique opportunity to be inspired by
the work of others in developing mental health promotion strategies –
as well as sharing successes.
This year’s theme is Te Pae Mahutonga (Southern Cross Star
Constellation), which represents bringing together elements of modern
health promotion. Key aims include strengthening and supporting
mental health promotion, and development of evidence-based
approaches. Finding common ground between sectors; such as
community, housing, education, and public health is another objective.
This approach is reflected in the hui’s commitment to the overall goal
for Maori health – Whanau Ora – which empowers individuals and families
to maximise health and wellbeing, and valuing the contribution they
make to society. This year’s hui will nurture and encourage
leadership by Maori, Pacifica and Tangata Whaiora across the spectrum
of mental health promotion.
One of this year’s keynote speakers is Prof John Raeburn, who
throughout decades of work in psychology has maintained a passion for
grass-roots initiatives which empower communities. A former chair
of the Mental Health Foundation, Prof Raeburn’s achievements include 34
years at Auckland University’s School of Population Health, during
which time he headed the Behavioural Science unit and originated the
Mental Health Development programme
The hui takes place this year on Thursday, August 7 and Friday, August 8 at Orongomai Marae, Upper Hutt. Please visit www.mentalhealth.org.nz for registration forms and a draft programme.
The Mental Health Promotion Hui Aotearoa is organised by the Mental
Health Foundation of New Zealand in partnership with Regional Public
Health, Vakaola Pacific Community Health, and Te Roopu Pookai
Taniwhaniwha.
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