Events and conferences
Upcoming events and conferences relating to disabled people and disability issues are listed on this page. New events or conferences can be added to this list by emailing information to: carol.ratnam001@msd.govt.nz .
Conferences
May 2008
1 May 2008 - Ninth Global Forum on Bioethics in Research (GFBR9) - Call for Applications
On behalf of the Partners of the Global Forum on Bioethics in Research, the Health Research Council of New Zealand has pleasure in releasing the Call for Applications for the Ninth Global Forum on Bioethics in Research (GFBR9) which is being held in Auckland, New Zealand on the 3, 4 and 5 December 2008. Full funding will be available to sponsor delegates from developing/transitional countries. Applicants from other countries are welcome to apply if they are able to self-fund attendance. Part-funding may also be available to some delegates. The aim is to have a balance of delegates from all parts of the world, with a majority of sponsored delegates.
Details on GFBR9 are included in the Call for Applications, including the theme (Ethics of research involving indigenous peoples and vulnerable populations), the application and selection process, the award for the successful applicants and the Mission, Values and General Objectives of the Global Forum on Bioethics in Research.
Please complete the application form and email it to GFBR9@hrc.govt.nz to be received by 1 May 2008. The form can also be faxed or posted. Details are in the Call for Applications.
Information on the Global Forum on Bioethics in Research can be found at the Council on Health Research for Development (COHRED)’s website http://www.gfbronline.com.
Details on GFBR9 can also be found on http://GFBR9.hrc.govt.nz.
South Pacific Conference 2008: The New Face of Fundraising Auckland
The Fundraising Institute of NZ (FINZ)is holding training for professional fundraisers in all sectors wanting practical ideas, inspiration and challenge. It includes Masterclasses, workshops and case studies in international and local fundraising. Three, two and one-day options are available.
For more information:
Email: conference@finz.org.nz
Phone: 0508 64FINZ
Website: http://www.finz.org.nz/conference
Association for Supported Employment New Zealand (ASENZ) training courses
The Six Thinking Hats - Auckland May 19 -20th – led by Jacque Biggs and Sue Willmore.
For more information:
Ian Harper, Executive Officer ASENZ
Phone: 06 342 038899
Mobile: 0274 574 744
Email: asenz@xtra.co.nz
Website: asenz@xtra.co.nz
June 2008
Circles of Support
Circles of Support explores assisting a person with disabilities to achieve a good life, valued roles and increased relationships with members of the wider community.
10-11 June 2008 - Hamilton
12-13 June 2008 - Wellington
For more information:
Email: StandardsPlus@imaginebetter.co.nz
Phone:
09 262 5374 Auckland
07 579 9688 Tauranga
Fax:
09 262 5371 Auckland
07 579 9683 Tauranga
Website: http://www.imaginebetter.co.nz
Association for Supported Employment New Zealand (ASENZ) training courses
Marketing - Wellington June 17– led by Pam Greenlee.
For more information:
Ian Harper, Executive Officer ASENZ
Phone: 06 342 038899
Mobile: 0274 574 744
Email: asenz@xtra.co.nz
Website: asenz@xtra.co.nz
July 2008
Association for Supported Employment New Zealand (ASENZ) training courses
Mentoring, Supervision and Coaching – Auckland July 7 – 8 – led by Ian Harper and Magdel Hammond.
For more information:
Ian Harper, Executive Officer ASENZ
Phone: 06 342 038899
Mobile: 0274 574 744
Email: asenz@xtra.co.nz
Website: asenz@xtra.co.nz
P.A.S.S.I.N.G.: Identifying Quality Service for Disadvantaged People
Tauranga 21-25 July 2008. The introduction to Social Role Valorisation Theory workshop is a prerequisite.
For more information:
Email: StandardsPlus@imaginebetter.co.nz
Phone:
09 262 5374 Auckland
07 579 9688 Tauranga
Fax:
09 262 5371 Auckland
07 579 9683 Tauranga
Website: http://www.imaginebetter.co.nz
Public Health Association of New Zealand Conference Waitangi 2-4 July 2008
The conference theme is “Tapu ..Noa.. Environmental, Physical or both” which translated is the health and safety across social, cultural, political and physical environments. Abstracts are now being called for until 1 March 2008.
For more information:
Dr Gay Keating
Phone: 04 472 3060
Email: gay@pha.org.nz
Website: http://www.pha.org.nz
Sign Language Interpreters Association of New Zealand Inc. Conference
12-13 July 2008, Auckland. The theme of the conference is “Best practice: The Bridge to Professionalism”. Papers for the Conference are now being called. The deadline for papers is 1 March 2008. The decision on submissions will be know by 31 March 2008.
Submissions can be:
Emailed to conference@slianz.org.nz
Posted to P O Box 6090
Wellesley St
Auckland.
For more information:
Website: http://www.slianz.org.nz
September 2008
Autism New Zealand’s 2008 Conference: Making the Connections:
Christchurch 12-14 September 2008. Post conference seminars will be held on 15 September 2008. Keynote speakers include Professor Tony Attwood, Steven Shore and Professor Patricia Howlin.
For more information:
Website: http://www.autismnz.org.nz/conference.php
October 2008
Trusting Partnerships:Establishing ‘right relationships’
Rotorua 30 October - 1 November 2008. Papers and Presentations are now being called for. Registrations will be available in June 2008. The conference is being organised by Parent to Parent and Standards Plus.
For more information :
Email: StandardsPlus@imaginebetter.co.nz
Phone:
09 262 5374 Auckland
07 579 9688 Tauranga
Fax:
09 262 5371 Auckland
07 579 9683 Tauranga
Website: http://www.imaginebetter.co.nz