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Join a study on NZ Green Seaweed supplements
Posted: Thursday, December 2, 2021 in: Vacancies With tags: volunteers, medical, health, research
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
Administrator needed at Community and Public Health
Posted: Thursday, December 2, 2021 in: Vacancies With tags: vacancies, public health, services
Community and Public Health are looking for an admin assistant to support the Policy Team. This is an ideal role for someone who is approachable and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. This role is a fixed term, full time role until October 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
Te ara pounamu tuarua: Health and wellbeing promotion webinar series
Posted: Thursday, November 25, 2021 in: Training With tags: webinar, health, services, public health
Te Hiringa Hauora/ Health Promotion Agency is hosting Te ara pounamu tuarua - a series of FREE 90-minute online events held from December 2021 to June 2022
Kickstart your health career with paid employment and on the job training!
Posted: Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in: Vacancies With tags: employment opportunity, maori, health, pacific
Kia hiwa rā! Are you Māori or Pasifika, left school and not sure what you want to do? How about kickstarting your career with Te Poari Hauora ō Waitaha (Canterbury District Health Board) - the largest employer in Te Waipounamu - with paid employment and o
Health Protection Officer needed at Community and Public Health
Posted: Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in: Vacancies With tags: vacancies, public health, services
Are you passionate about protecting the environment and health of the Canterbury community? Community and Public Health is seeking a motivated person who is either currently qualified as a Health Protection Officer or is interested in training and studyin
Notices from the Health Promotion Forum: November 2021
Posted: Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in: Newsletters With tags: newsletter, health promotion
Kia ora and warm greetings It’s hard to believe the festive season is almost upon us again, time has certainly flown by! What a year of challenges it has been for everyone
Certificate of Achievement in Introducing Health Promotion online
Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in: Training With tags: Courses, health promotion
Apply now to gain your Certificate of Achievement in Introducing Health Promotion. This qualification from the Health Promotion Forum (HPF) is now online, which means you can enrol and participate in this foundation programme from anywhere in Aotearoa
Shine A Light Appeal for Child and Youth Mental Health
Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: mental health, children, services, fundraising, young people, campaign
Canterbury health charity Maia Health Foundation is hoping the opportunity to double their donation will see Cantabrians rise to the challenge of raising $300,000 before Christmas
Spring 2021 Issue of Hauora from HPF
Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in: Newsletters With tags: newsletter, health promotion
This issue of Hauora includes: AGM: HPF reaches major milestones; Navigating pathways into the future; Health promotion plays key role in boosting health and wellbeing of older people; Calls to combat climate crisis heat up; Health sector rallies behind
Council working to reduce smell from fire-damaged plant
Posted: Thursday, November 4, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: waste, services, environmental health
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 4th November 2021 Christchurch City Council is working to install a sprinkler system over the smouldering trickling filters at the fire-damaged wastewater treatment plant to help extinguish hot spots and reduce the smel
Health advice after fire at Bromley wastewater treatment plant
Posted: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: advice, public health
Canterbury DHB media release: 2nd November 2021 Community and Public Health has some practical advice for the Canterbury community following the fire at the wastewater treatment plant in Bromley, Christchurch
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
Buy peonies and support mental health services
Posted: Thursday, October 28, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: mental health, funding, mental wellbeing, services, fundraising, campaign
Mental Health Foundation media release: 26th October 2021 Flower lovers rejoice – it’s Peony blooming time again and for the second year running these revered blooms – long known to symbolise compassion – are the floral heroes of a special fundraising cam
Notices from the Health Promotion Forum: October 2021
Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2021 in: Newsletters With tags: newsletter, health promotion
Kia ora koutou katoa A massive ‘shout-out’ to everyone who rolled up their sleeves to get vaccinated on Super Saturday (16th October) which smashed vaccination records – what an awesome effort! Also, a huge thank you to all the health providers, businesse
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
Mental health campaign aims to highlight issues stemming from loneliness
Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: campaign, mental health, mental wellbeing, older people, elderly, young people, youth
Voices of Hope media release: 19th October 2021 Loneliness is a challenge that can have a significant impact on someone’s mental health and well-being
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

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