PADA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa

Hine Tū Hine Ora - 7 February 2025 | Kawakawa - Far North
2025-02-07 09:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Kawakawa Library, 56 Gillies Street, Kawakawa, 0210, New Zealand
Hine Tū Hine Ora is training for those working with whānau in the perinatal period.
Born out of the 13th PMMRC report, Hine Tū Hine Ora is a PADA programme that aspires to enable communities and healthcare practitioners to support wāhine Māori and their whānau in the perinatal period with mental health struggles from a trauma informed lens.
Joanne Teina, Ngāti Apakura, Ngāti Maniapoto, is a retired midwife and nurse and traditional Māori birthing expert who is passionate about perinatal mental health because of her own lived journey and that of her whānau. Hine Tū Hine Ora is a workshop that teaches not only cultural competency but empathy as well, through an innovative approach; The Empathy Game.
Thank you to the MAS Foundation and COGS for supporting us with funding for this Hine Tū Hine Ora.
Spaces are limited, you must register to attend. Please purchase tickets below.
For those that are not working and would like to attend, please contact us on office@pada.co.nz for sponsorship options.

Applying Treaty Principles in Perinatal Practice - Tuesday 4 February 2025
2025-02-04 12:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Online – Zoom link will be emailed to you
Please join Jo Teina, PADA Kaumātua and Kāiarahi Māori, for a free online session to talk about Applying the Treaty Principles in Perinatal Practice.
Register your details below and you will be sent a Zoom link to join the session on the day.

PADA Wellbeing Series - Kirikiriroa | Hamilton - Tuesday 19 November 2024
2024-11-19 09:00 - 15:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Novotel Hamilton Tainui, 7 Alma Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton, 3244, 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.
The theme is: WHAKAORANGA WHĀNAU WHAIORA

Our aim for this seminar is to empower participants to confidently integrate trauma-informed care principles into their practice. By recognising signs of distress and trauma, responding with empathy and appropriate interventions, and creating a safe, culturally sensitive environment, participants will enhance their ability to support healing and resilience in both individuals and whānau. Additionally, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how trauma affects mental, emotional, and physical health, equipping them to foster a more supportive and effective care environment.
Midwives can attract Continuing Education Hours.
NGĀ KAIKŌRERO (SPEAKERS):

Moana Waitoki | Clinical Psychologist | Associate Professor at Te Pua Wananga ki te Ao / University of Waikato |
Jess Kraenzlin | Counsellor at Te Kōhao Health
Jacqui Coates-Harris | Private Perinatal Mental Health Specialist
Clare Barnett | Director at Mindcare Counselling and Training
Kathy Thomasen | Mental Health Nurse with the Health Waikato Perinatal Mental Health team
Ann Aitken Worth | Registered Clinical Psychologist

OPENING AND WHAKAWHANAUNGATANGA:

Joanne Teina | PADA Kaumātua and Kaiārahi Māori

Thank you to our funders: COGS and The Tindall Foundation.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS$125 Non-PADA Member$100 PADA Member/Student
Please email admin@pada.nz if you have any questions.
LIMITED SPACES – YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND.
Purchase tickets below!

PADA Wellbeing Seminar - Napier - 20 August
2024-08-20 09:00 - 15:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Napier War Memorial Centre, 48 Marine Parade, Napier, New Zealand
Mental Wellbeing and Community
These seminars provide professional development for those supporting families affected by anxiety or depression 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.

Midwives can attract Continuing Education Hours

NGĀ KAIKōRERO | PRESENTERS
Justine Pack-England
Use of Positive Psychology in Supporting Mothers Flourish
Karen Howes
Identifying POCD and Intrusive Thoughts
De Nicholls
Making Breastfeeding Work
Tee Whiting
Real and Perceived Barriers to Seeking Help

Moana Walford
Mamia – Child and Maternal Wellbeing through Connection, Love and Nurture

Community Groups
Sharing who they are, how they can help whānau, accessing services, and how they maintain the drive and resources required to keep going.
The Ruth Project Wairarapa – Abby Hollingsworth
Sands Hawke’s Bay – Hanna Smaling
Parent to Parent – Jill Fallowfield
Napier Family Centre – Jill and Sharon

9:00am – 3.30pm Rātū 20 Ākuhata 2024 | Tuesday 20th August 2024
Napier War Memorial Centre 48 Marine Parade, Napier

Registration Options Non Member – $125 PADA Member/Full time students – $100 Register: www.pada.nz/events
We have been provided funds to offer scholarships for people to attend who can not otherwise afford to. Please contact events@pada.nz for more details

PADA Wellbeing Series - Lower Hutt - 26 June 2024
2024-06-26 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Supporting wellbeing in pregnancy, childbirth & early parenting when things don’t go to plan
These seminars provide professional development for those supporting families affected by anxiety or depression 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.
Rāapa 26 Hune 2024 |Wednesday 26th June 2024
9:00am – 3.30pm
Ricoh Sports Centre Fraser Park
237 Taita Drive, Avalon, Lower Hutt 5011

NGĀ KAIKORERO | PRESENTERS
Serra Clark
Lived Experience Educator, Otago University
Kate Hicks
Birth Trauma Aotearoa
Liz Childs
Pelvic Physio
Vicki Culling
Vicki Culling Associates
Lauren Sims
Lived Experience -Little Miracles
Karen Howes
OCD/Intrusive Thoughts
Registration Options
General admission – $125
PADA Member/Full time students – $100
We have a limited number of sponsored spaces at this seminar for people who can not otherwise afford to come. Please email events@pada.nz for more details.

PADA Wellbeing Series - Gisborne - 7 June 2024
2024-06-07 09:00 - 15:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Emerald Hotel, 13 Gladstone Road, Gisborne, 4010
PERINATAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY

This event is a trauma informed perinatal care seminar.

A one day professional development workshop for those who are professionally or volunteeringly working with families in the perinatal space. Our goal is to help people who come into contact with whānau at this stage of their lives to understand what the risks and triggers are for mental distress, and what barriers people face in asking for help, and how to approach the issue when they see signs of it. How can people create a safe space for everyone through their child birth journey?

NGĀ KAIKŌRERO (SPEAKERS):

Jessy Lerm | Te Hiringa Ora – Mataora
Joanne Teina | PADA – Educator Māori
Janet McGuiness | Wai Ū Tairāwhiti / Breastfeeding East Coast – Community Lactation Consultant
Serra Clark | University of Otago – Lived Experience Educator
Dr Nimisha Waller | Auckland University of Technology – Senior Lecturer Midwifery

Thank you to our funders: Trust Tairāwhiti, COGS, Emerald Hotel, and The Tindall Foundation.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS$125 Non-PADA Member$100 PADA Member/Student

LIMITED SPACES – YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND. Purchase tickets below.

Tama'ita'i Toa, 17th May 2024
2024-05-17 09:30 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Uxbridge Arts and Culture, 35 Uxbridge Road, Mellons Bay, Auckland, 2014, New Zealand

Hine tu Hine Ora - 10 May
2024-05-10 09:30 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | O Wairoa Marae, 37 Uxbridge Road, Mellons Bay,, Auckland 2014, New Zealand

Shear off the Stigma
2024-05-05 10:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Northland Rugby Union, located in William Fraser Memorial Park, 136 Riverside Drive, Parahaki, Whangārei, 0112, New Zealand
Shear Off The Stigma – Shave for Perinatal Mental Wellbeing
We are proud to announce our campaign ‘Shear Off The Stigma – Shave for Perinatal Mental Wellbeing’ ✂️ in collaboration with Rochelle Judkins.

This is a fundraising campaign event which will be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube for Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week (April 29th – May 5th) from 10am-12pm. With the physical event itself being held at the Northland Rugby Club Rooms in Whangārei for anyone who wants to join.
The aim is to bring perinatal mental wellbeing into the light, ending the stigma by normalising common experiences, and facilitating discussion on problem-solving approaches that can help empower every parent in their perinatal mental health journey.
Rochelle Judkins and Mitch Thompson will be speaking on their lived experiences with the event ending with Rochelle shaving her head down to a zero to raise money for PADA.
With a goal of raising $10,000, every dollar is appreciatively received, and will go to PADA to fund perinatal mental health support, education, and initiatives in Aotearoa.
To donate, visit Rochelle’s givealittle page here https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/shear-the-stigma-shave-for-perinatal-mental-health

PADA Cultural Series - Auckland - 3 May 2024
2024-05-03 09:00 - 15:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Jet Park Auckland Airport, 63 Westney Road, Māngere, Auckland, New Zealand
PADA Cultural Competency Seminar
South Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau

Rāmere 3 Mei | Friday 3 May 2024 9:00am – 3.30pm
Jet Park Auckland Airport
63 Westney Road, Māngere, Auckland
Cultural awareness seminar for people working in pregnancy, childbirth & early parenting. Midwives can attract Continuing Education Hours

These seminars provide professional development for those supporting families affected by anxiety or depression 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.
NGĀ KAIKORERO | PRESENTERS
Jo Teina Manaakitanga – The act of caring PADA Educator Māori/Kaumātua
Jasmine Davis How to engage and build relationships with Pasifika whānau PADA Educator Pasifika
Shaqaiak Masomi ADHB Midwife Te Toka Tumai Auckland
Dr Vartika Sharma and A/Prof Rachel Simon-Kumar Senior Research Fellow Social and Community Health University of Auckland
Leah Nausbaum Mother’s Helpers Social worker
Registration
Registration Options:
Non Member – $125 PADA
Member/Full time students – $100

If the cost is prohibitive please contact events@pada.nz directly as we do have some sponsored places available across our workshops.

Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week - Online Connection Hui
2024-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
This year’s Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week is about connection.
Human beings are inherently social creatures and meaningful connections with others provide a sense of belonging, support, and validation.
As service providers we offer this to our clients but who offers it to us?
As a sector we need to support each other so please join us for this online connection session to share what you are working on with others and understand how we can all help each other to keep pushing forward in our critical supportive roles.

Tama'ita'i Toa, 5th April 2024
2024-04-05 09:30 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Fickling Convention Centre, 546 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings, Auckland 1042, Auckland, New Zealand
If the cost is prohibitive please contact events@pada.nz directly as we do have some sponsored places available across our workshops.

Tama'ita'i Toa, 26th February 2024
2024-02-26 09:30 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Takaanini Community Hub, 30 Walters Road, Takaanini, Auckland, 2112, New Zealand
We have ran out of space in this workshop. Luckily, our Educator Pasifica has already set some more dates around Auckland. You can register interest now which will means you will be the first to know when registrations are opened.
5th of April – Central Auckland
17th of May – North Shore
21st of June – South Auckland

PADA Rainbow Series - Dunedin - 22 February 2024
2024-02-22 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | The Victoria Hotel Dunedin, 137 Saint Andrew Street, Dunedin, 9016

Hine tu Hine Ora - 15 Pepuere
2024-02-15 09:30 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | O Wairoa Marae, 37 Uxbridge Road, Mellons Bay,, Auckland 2014, New Zealand

PADA Seminar Series - Whanganui - 28 November 2023
2023-11-28 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | Whanganui War Memorial Centre, Watt St, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
PADA Seminar- Whanganui
Personalising the wellbeing journey for people working in pregnancy, childbirth & early parenting
Rātū Tuesday | 28 November 2023
9:00AM – 3:30PM
A one day professional development workshop for those supporting whānau in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood including; GPs, Midwives, Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, CBEs, Community Healthcare Providers & NGOs.
Explore the issues, hear about research, best practice and network – strengthen your connections.
This event will focus on personalising the journey and cultural awareness.
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
NGĀ KAIKŌRERO | PRESENTERS
Te Whatu Ora – WhanganuiJo Heap
PADA Educator Māori & KaumātuaJo Teina
Kaiako Pasifika | PADA Educator PasifikaJasmine Davis
Lived Experience Educator, Otago UniversitySerra Clark

We will not be offering this event via livestream.
Thanks to funding from COGS, Sargood Bequest, and to The Tindall Foundation for our ongoing partnership.
Attracts 6 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
General Admission– $125PADA Member/Students – $100
Join as a PADA Member today from $40 to receive discounts off our seminars and merchandise

PADA Seminar Series - Ōtautahi Christchurch - 25 Oketopa October 2023
2023-10-25 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | Commodore Hotel, 449 Memorial Ave, Burnside, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
PADA Seminar- Ōtautahi
Practitioner care for people working in pregnancy, childbirth & early parenting
Rāapa Wednesday | 25 Oketopa October 2023
9:00AM – 3:30PM
A one day professional development workshop for those supporting whānau in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood including; GPs, Midwives, Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, CBEs, Community Healthcare Providers & NGOs.
Explore the issues, hear about research, best practice and network – strengthen your connections.
This event will focus on practitioner wellbeing.
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
NGĀ KAIKŌRERO | PRESENTERS
Founder of Our Collective & FLOATDr Kamaia Pere
Mental Health Clinician/Team EducatorPegasus Health (Charitable) LtdDr Ruth Surtees
Kaiako Pasifika | PADA Educator PasifikaJasmine Davis
Perinatal Wellbeing CanterburyErin Manning

We will not be offering this event via livestream.
Thanks to funding from COGS, Sargood Bequest, Rata Foundation and to The Tindall Foundation for our ongoing partnership.
Attracts 6 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Non PADA Member – $50PADA Member – $25
Join as a PADA Member today from $40 to receive discounts off our seminars and merchandise

Tama'ita'i Toa, 16th October
2023-10-16 09:30 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Te Manawa, 11 Kohuhu Lane, Westgate, Auckland, Auckland, 0814, New Zealand

Perinatal Mental Health E-Learning July 31st, Module One
2023-07-31
The Maternal Mental Health Service in New Zealand stocktake report released in 2021 noted several key findings including;

An increasing complexity of need and unmet need and concern that service delivery is inequitable
Cultural models of care need to be strengthened
There are gaps in the continuum of care
There is a need to support and grow the wider maternal mental health workforce
Eligibility criteria to access maternal mental health services require a live child

As one of a number of recommendations, the report proposed that more training and education be provided to healthcare providers.
Whāraurau, a national provider of infant, child and youth mental health training and development, has been funded by the government to provide this training and have partnered with PADA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa to develop a series of e-learning modules.
This perinatal mental health and addictions e-learning course will be launched in July 2023 and will be free to access.

PADA Seminar Series- Whanganui - 26 Hūrae July 2023
2023-07-26 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | New Zealand
PADA Seminar Series – Whanganui
Rāapa Wednesday | 26 Hūrae July 2023
9:00AM – 3:30PM
A one day professional development workshop for those supporting whānau in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood including; GPs, Midwives, Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, CBEs, Community Healthcare Providers & NGOs.
Explore the issues, hear about research, best practice and network – strengthen your connections.
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
NGĀ KAIKŌRERO | PRESENTERS – tbc
We will not be offering this event via livestream.
Further details will be announced on this page soon. Thanks to funding from COGS, The Tindall Foundation and Sargood Bequest for our ongoing partnership.
Attracts 6 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Non PADA Member – $50PADA Member – $25
Join as a PADA Member today from $40 to receive discounts off our seminars and merchandise

PADA Seminar Series - Kirikiriroa Hamilton - 21 Hune June 2023
2023-06-21 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | Ferrybank Reception Centre, 154 Grantham Street, Hamilton, Waikato, 3204
PADA Seminar- Kirikiriroa Hamilton
Rāapa Wednesday | 21 Hune June 2023
9:00AM – 3:30PM
A one day professional development workshop for those supporting whānau in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood including; GPs, Midwives, Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, CBEs, Community Healthcare Providers & NGOs.
Explore the issues, hear about research, best practice and network – strengthen your connections.
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
NGĀ KAIKŌRERO | PRESENTERS

Serra Clark (Lived Experience)
Clare Barnett, PADA Board, Mindcare
Anna Elders, Just a thought
Te Kōhao Health

We will not be offering this event via livestream.
Thanks to funding from COGS, Sargood Bequest, Community Waikato and to The Tindall Foundation for our ongoing partnership.
Attracts 6 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Non PADA Member – $50PADA Member – $25
Join as a PADA Member today from $40 to receive discounts off our seminars and merchandise

PADA Wānanga - Whakatū Nelson - 7 Hune June 2023
2023-06-07 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | Beachside Conference and Events Centre, Nelson, 70 Beach Road, Tāhunanui, Nelson, 7011
PADA Wānanga – Whakatū Nelson
Rāapa Wednesday | 7 Hune June 2023
9:00AM – 3:30PM
A one day professional development workshop for those supporting whānau in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood including; GPs, Midwives, Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, CBEs, Community Healthcare Providers & NGOs.
Explore the issues, hear about research, best practice and network – strengthen your connections.
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
NGĀ KAIKŌRERO | PRESENTERS
Dr Sophie Mace – Aotearoa Baby Clinic and PADA Kaitohutohu
Liora Noy – PADA Educator
Sarah Haskell and Heidi Pace – Infant Toddler Specialists
Debbie Kotua and Amber Ford – Te Piki Oranga
We will not be offering this event via livestream.
Further details will be announced on this page soon. Thanks to funding from Rātā Foundation, Sargood Bequest and to The Tindall Foundation for our ongoing partnership.
Attracts 6 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Non PADA Member – $50PADA Member – Free
Join as a PADA Member today from $40 to receive discounts off our seminars and merchandise

Rescheduled - PADA Birth Practices Day - Queenstown - 6 June 2023
2023-06-06 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, 38-54 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand
*Rescheduled from February*
Te Hau Toka Southern Lakes Wellbeing Group and PADA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa present:
PADA BIRTH PRACTICES DAY – QUEENSTOWN
Tuesday 6 June 2023 – 9:00AM – 3:30PM
MĀORI & PASIFIKA-FOCUSED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, ON HOW TO CARE FOR FAMILIES AROUND THE BIRTH OF THEIR BABIES IN A CULTURALLY SENSITIVE WAY
Explore the issues, hear about research, best practice & cultural competency and strengthen your connections through networking.
PRESENTERS
Lisa Gear, Central Lakes Family Services Team: PICS – Perinatal Infant Child ServiceJoanne Teina, PADA Kaiako MāoriJasmine Davis, PADA Kaiako PasifikaBrendon McIntosh, Kia Kaha Chemist/Wellsouth Population Health PharmacistMel Wright, Whānau Ora Support, Uruuruwhenua Health IncOfa Boyle and Tara Fraser, Pacific Island Advisory Charitable Trust
Attracts 6 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
This education is being provided FREE OF CHARGE with thanks to funding from Te Hau Toka Southern Lakes Wellbeing Group and Central Lakes Trust.
Ngā mihi maioha ki a Ngā Manu Hou o Whakatipu for opening this event.
REGISTRATION OPTIONSLimited spaces – YOU MUST REGISTER to attend.

Rescheduled - Free Perinatal Education Opportunity - Wānaka - 16 May 2023
2023-05-16 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Wānaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall St, Wānaka, 34 McDougall St, Wānaka, 9305, New Zealand
** RESCHEDULED from February **
Te Hau Toka Southern Lakes Wellbeing Group and PADA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa present:
FREE PERINATAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY – WĀNAKA
For anyone working with new & expectant parents
Tuesday 16 May 2023
9:00AM – 3:00PM
Explore the issues, hear about research, best practice and strengthen your connections through networking.
PRESENTERS
Liora Noy, PADA KaiakoAlex Weehuizen, Precious BeginningsJo O’Connor, WellsouthLisa Carnie, Pelvic SolutionsMaggie Morgan, Central Lakes Breastfeeding TrustBryony Illsley, Whānau Āwhina PlunketLisa Gear, Central Lakes Family Services Team – Perinatal Services
Attracts 6 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
This wānanga is being provided free of change, with thanks to funding from Te Hau Toka Southern Lakes Wellbeing Group and Central Lakes Trust.
REGISTRATION OPTIONSLimited spaces – YOU MUST REGISTER to attend.
Download the event flyer here to distribute to your colleagues and on your noticeboards (opens in new window)

PADA Wānanga - Pōneke Wellington - 3 Mei May 2023 - now only $25
2023-05-03 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | Ricoh Sports Centre | Fraser Park, 237 Taita Drive, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
NEWS JUST IN! Thanks to funding from Sargood Bequest, we are now able to offer a subsidised registration FOR JUST $25!!
PADA are bringing together leading experts in the rainbow-inclusive healthcare community to highlight the importance of rainbow-inclusive perinatal care and deliver the leading research, language and progress in this space.
Rainbow Inclusive Perinatal Care
PADA Wānanga – Pōneke Wellington
Rāapa Wednesday | 3 Mei May 2023
9:00AM – 3:30PM
Explore the issues, hear about research, best practice and network – strengthen your connections.
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
NGĀ KAIKŌRERO | PRESENTERS
Dr George Parker – PADA Advisory Board
Tash Wharerau – Women’s Health Action Trust
InsideOUT
Due to the sensitive nature of this wānanga, we will not be offering this event via livestream.
This event takes place in Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week, on World Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day 2023.
Thanks to funding from Sargood Bequest and to The Tindall Foundation for our ongoing partnership.

Attracts 6 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
REDUCED PRICE TICKET NOW ONLY $25!
Join as a PADA Member today from $40 to receive discounts off our seminars and merchandise

PADA Wānanga - Waihōpai Invercargill - 26 Āperira April 2023
2023-04-26 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | Ascot Park Hotel, 41 Racecourse Road, Invercargill, 9840, New Zealand
PADA Wānanga 2023
Waihōpai Invercargill
Rāapa Wednesday | 26 Āperira April 2023
9:00AM – 3:30PM
A one day professional development workshop for those supporting whānau in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood including; GPs, Midwives, Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, CBEs, Community Healthcare Providers & NGOs.
Explore the issues, hear about research, best practice and network – strengthen your connections.
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
NGĀ KAIKŌRERO | PRESENTERS – tbc

Awarua Whānau Services – Deli Daick and Mandy MurphyLisa GearPADA Educator – Liora NoyWellSouth – Combined presenters; Bridget Corry, Lisa Morfett, Courtney McLennan, Chayse Leith and Samuel Mackey
Thanks to funding from COGS for this wānanga, and thanks to The Tindall Foundation for our ongoing partnership.
Attracts 6 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Thanks to funding from Community Trust South, we are pleased to be able to offer a reduced registration cost of $25 per participant.
Join as a PADA Member today from $40
COVID alert levels will be monitored and if necessary will be changed to online training. COVID alert levels will be monitored and if necessary will be changed to online training.

Tama'ita'i Toa – a workshop to inform and inspire all those working with Pasifika Families on providing culturally competent care - 26 April 2023
2023-04-26 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Wesley Community Centre, 740 Sandringham Road Extn, Mount Roskill, Auckland, 1041, New Zealand
Cultural competent perinatal training for health professionals working with Pasifika families
Rāapa Wednesday | 26 Āperira April 2023 – 9:00am to 3:00pm
PADA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa presents our newest workshop Tama’ita’i Toa – a workshop that will inform and inspire all those working with Pasifika Families (Aiga/Matavuvale/Ngutuare Tangata/Kainga/Magafaoa) on providing culturally competent care.
Tama’ita’i Toa is an interactive workshop presented by Kaiako Pasifika | PADA Pasifika Educator, Jasmine Davis and Kayla Hirovanaa. This session is limited to 25 participants, the small number will allow for engaging conversations and enable you to interact with the others in the group.
PADA have created this workshop to enable providers to have brave and courageous conversations about culturally competent care.
Spaces are limited to 25 per session.

PADA Wānanga - Whangārei - 29 Maehe March 2023
2023-03-29 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | Barge Showground, Maunu Road, Maunu, Whangārei, 0110, New Zealand
PADA Wānanga – Whangārei
Free Perinatal Education and Training
Rāapa Wednesday | 29 Maehe March 2023
9:00AM – 3:30PM
A FREE one day professional development wānanga for those supporting whānau in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood including; GPs, Midwives, Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, CBEs, Community Healthcare Providers & NGOs.
Explore the issues, hear about research, best practice and network – strengthen your connections.
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
NGĀ KAIKŌRERO | PRESENTERS
Dr Kamaia Pere – Māori Doctor, Business Coach, Havening PractitionerJoanne Teina – PADA Kaiako MāoriJasmine Davies – PADA Kaiako PasifikaHolly Coombes and Sarah Robinson – Te Whatu OraBrendon Smith – Great Fathers | Mana Mātua
Plus more to be announced – watch this space!
Attracts 6 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours

REGISTRATION OPTIONS
This wānanga is being provided free of change, with thanks to funding from our generous sponsors, Foundation North and The Tindall Foundation for our ongoing partnership.
LIMITED SPACES – YOU MUST BOOK A TICKET TO ATTEND (below)
Join as a PADA Member today from $40
COVID alert levels will be monitored and if necessary will be changed to online training. COVID alert levels will be monitored and if necessary will be changed to online training.
Download the event flyer here to distribute to your colleagues and on your noticeboards

Blue Stories Project - Sharing journeys out of perinatal depression
2023-03-11 - 2023-04-10
Blue Stories Project: Sharing journeys out of perinatal depression

Johnsonville, Wellington

Opening event: Sat 11th March, 2pm

Exhibition dates: 11th March to 10th April, 2023

In 2021, the Blue Stories Project was initiated in Whakatū Nelson by illustrator and designer, Karolina Gorton, and Perinatal Support Nelson, as an exhibition of portraits alongside inspiring and encouraging stories. In 2022 and 2023, the Project is expanding its reach nationwide. Stories from Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington along with pop-art style portraits created by Karolina will be exhibited from the 11th of March to the 10th of April at the Johnsonville Library, Waitohi Hub. You are invited to come along and connect with these storytellers and the stories that so often remain untold.

This exhibition has been created in association with Greenstone Doors and The Ruth Project (Wairarapa) with support from National charity Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa (PADA). The 2022 PADA manager, Treena Cooper, says, “We can empower people by sharing stories, reaching people who may need help but are too afraid to reach out.”

All are welcome at the exhibition’s opening on Saturday 11th March, 2pm at Johnsonville Library, Waitohi Hub, where there will be guest speakers and an afternoon tea provided.

“…a deeply moving and profound project…” – Rachel Sanson, Nelson City Councillor

“The PND project display stopped me in my tracks today. Ka rawe! Good to see PND in the spotlight, from first person perspective.” – Rosamund Feeney, Community Programme Coordinator

Kaupapa

The Blue Stories Project supports activities that encourage rerekē mō te pai (change for the better) and te kotahitanga i roto i te kanorautanga (unity in diversity). This is a project that creates a culture of supporting ALL women and their families. It educates communities and normalises the topic of PND.

Ngā mihi nui

The Blue Stories Project has been created in conjunction with Perinatal Support Nelson and Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa (PADA) and with support from the National Lottery Community Grants scheme. These seven organisations are involved in the project: Well Women Franklin, Perinatal Wellbeing Canterbury, Maternal Mental Wellbeing Marlborough, Central Lakes Family Services, True Colours – Honouring the Mother, Greenstone Doors and The Ruth Project.
Here are a selection of the inspiring stories that have been shared with The Blue Stories Project: journeys out of perinatal depression in collaboration with Greenstone Doors and The Ruth Project Wairarapa and support of Little Shadow in the Wellington region. Ngā mihi nui to all who have contributed.
Read Blue Stories Project from the Wellington Region

Want to find out more?

Head to www.bluestoriesproject.com to listen to interviews and to see the complete Blue Stories Project exhibition schedule.

PADA Wānanga - Whakaoriori Masterton - 8 Maehe March 2023
2023-03-08 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | Lansdowne House, 15 Keir Crescent, Lansdowne, Masterton, 5810, Lansdowne House, 15 Keir Crescent, Lansdowne, Masterton, 5810
PADA Wānanga 2023
Whakaoriori | Masterton
Rāapa Wednesday | 8 Maehe March 2023
9:00AM – 3:30PM
Thanks to funding from Trust House Foundation, COGS and The Tindall Foundation we are now able to deliver this perinatal education for FREE.
DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL! Thanks to all for their support. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on future events.
A one day professional development workshop for those supporting whānau in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood including; GPs, Midwives, Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, CBEs, Community Healthcare Providers & NGOs.
Explore the issues, hear about research, best practice and network – strengthen your connections.
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
NGĀ KAIKŌRERO | PRESENTERS
Liora Noy – PADA KaiakoAbby Hollingsworth – The Ruth Project, WairarapaLuke Tiller – Perinatal Mental Health in DadsJulia Mullen – WhaioraEdith Rolls – Traditional Birth PracticeBronwyn Sweeney – Tend PsychologyJulie Foley – Lactation Consultant
Attracts 6 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
REGISTRATION OPTIONS – FREE! YOU MUST PURCHASE A TICKET TO ATTEND!
Join as a PADA Member today from $40
COVID alert levels will be monitored and if necessary will be changed to online training. COVID alert levels will be monitored and if necessary will be changed to online training.
Download the event flyer here to distribute to your colleagues and on your noticeboards
