PADA Wellbeing Series | Trauma Informed Care - Wednesday 27 May 2026 - Taupō
2026-05-27 09:00 - 15:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Taupō Rotary Club, 12 Story Place, Taupō, 3330, New Zealand
PERINATAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY
These seminars provide professional development for healthcare providers supporting families affected by perinatal distress related to pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. When participants leave each seminar, they will better understand how these topics impact families, and strengthen their knowledge and skills to help improve perinatal outcomes.
The focus of this seminar is Trauma Informed Care.
Midwives can attract Continuing Education Hours.
SPEAKERS:
Bianca Taute – Perinatal Mental Health Worker | Te Whatu Ora
Serra Clark – Lived Experience Speaker, Registered Social Worker & Mum
Vicki Culling & Pania Mitchell – Specialist Education & Training in Perinatal & Infant Loss | Vicki Culling Associates
Karen Howes – Perinatal OCD (POCD) & ‘Intrusive Thoughts’ | Registered Nurse
and joined by Stefanie Dixon, Executive Director of Little Shadow
Spaces are limited, you must register below to attend.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
General Admission/Non-Member: $75
PADA Members/Full-time Students: $50
For any queries, please email admin@pada.nz

Ngā mihi maioha to COGS for their support.

PADA Workshop | Supporting Dads and Non-Birthing Parents - 10 August 2026 | Wellington
2026-08-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Petone Community House, 6 Brittania Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, 5012
PERINATAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY
Aidan draws on lived experience and the kaupapa behind Dadpression and Dadventure to explore what it truly means to support pāpā and non-birthing parents through the transition to parenthood.
Walking alongside dads and non-birthing parents through antenatal sessions and early parenthood support – Aidan will share how this mahi builds confidence, strengthens connection, and deepens understanding of their role, not just as parents, but as partners and people navigating one of life’s biggest shifts.
This session shares practical insights and approaches for engaging pāpā and non-birthing parents meaningfully, and makes the case for why supporting dads and non-birthing parents well creates better outcomes for māmā, birthing parents, pēpi, and the wider whānau.
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This half-day workshop is for health professionals supporting dads and non-birthing parents through the transition to parenthood.
Midwives can attract Continuing Education Hours.
Spaces are limited, you must register below to attend.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
General Admission/Non-Member: $50
PADA Members/Full-time Students: $30
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Ngā mihi nui to COGS for supporting us with this workshop.

Please note: We have made requesting an invoice easier. Simply select your preferred ticket type and choose the invoice payment option during registration. A separate invoice ticket is no longer required.
For any issues or further information, please contact admin@pada.nz

ONLINE | Provider Connection Hui - Monday 17 August 2026
2026-08-17 09:30 - 11:00 | Online – Zoom link will be emailed to you
AGENDA TO COME

Please RSVP below, and a Zoom link will be sent closer to the date.

Hamilton | Kirikiriroa - Neurodivergence in Perinatal Mental Health - Tuesday 1 September 2026
2026-09-01 09:30 - 13:30 | All Saints Community Church, 191 Sandwich Road, St Andrews, Hamilton, 3200, New Zealand
Perspectives of Neurodivergent Parents in Birth, Pregnancy and First Year of Baby’s Life
This workshop provides resources, education and strategies on common neurodevelopmental conditions by exploring how we can help those affected by mental illness in the perinatal period focusing on the role of neuro-difference has on perceptions of self, others and the future.
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Ngā Kaikōrero:

Marina Elisara – Mental Health Occupational Therapist & Founder of Fly On The Wall
Hannah Cleaver-Marshall – Researcher and Facilitator | Fly On The Wall
Amy Castle | Neurodivergent Mum & PADA Kaiwhakahaere Matua

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REGISTRATION OPTIONS
General Admission/Non-Member: $75
PADA Members/Full-time Students: $50
Tickets are limited, you must register below to attend.
Please note this event is based in Hamilton.
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Ngā mihi to All Saints Community Church for their support.

Please note: We have made requesting an invoice easier. Simply select your preferred ticket type and choose the invoice payment option during registration. A separate invoice ticket is no longer required.
For any issues or further information, please contact admin@pada.nz

Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau - Neurodivergence in Perinatal Mental Health - Monday 16 November 2026
2026-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Auckland TBC, New Zealand
Perspectives of Neurodivergent Parents in Birth, Pregnancy and First Year of Baby’s Life
This workshop provides resources, education and strategies on common neurodevelopmental conditions by exploring how we can help those affected by mental illness in the perinatal period focusing on the role of neuro-difference has on perceptions of self, others and the future.
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Ngā Kaikōrero:

Marina Elisara – Mental Health Occupational Therapist & Founder of Fly On The Wall
Hannah Cleaver-Marshall – Researcher and Facilitator | Fly On The Wall
Amy Castle | Neurodivergent Mum & PADA Kaiwhakahaere Matua

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REGISTRATION OPTIONS
General Admission/Non-Member: $75
PADA Members/Full-time Students: $50
Tickets are limited, you must register below to attend.
Please note this event is based in Auckland.

Please note: We have made requesting an invoice easier. Simply select your preferred ticket type and choose the invoice payment option during registration. A separate invoice ticket is no longer required.
For any issues or further information, please contact admin@pada.nz

ONLINE | Provider Connection Hui - Monday 23 November 2026
2026-11-23 09:30 - 11:00 | Online – Zoom link will be emailed to you
AGENDA TO COME
Note: This hui has been rescheduled to Monday 23 November.

Please RSVP below, and a Zoom link will be sent closer to the date.
