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, […]

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.

Trauma informed perinatal mental health practice through a Te Ao Māori lens for those working with whānau in the perinatal period.

💜 Thanks to the overwhelming support this event has now sold out 💜 These seminars provide professional development for healthcare providers supporting families affected by perinatal distress related to pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. Join us at the TAKATĀPUI seminar for our PADA Rainbow Series to explore how we can co-create a maternity system that […]

Hine Tū Hine Ora – South Island Training on 31 March Hine Tū Hine Ora is designed for those supporting whānau during the perinatal period. This vital training programme, developed from the insights of the 13th PMMRC report, empowers communities and healthcare professionals to assist wāhine Māori and their whānau facing mental health challenges during […]

Join us for a 'Lunch and Learn' experience with PADA as we discuss the impact that disabilities can have on accessing the birthing system and the follow-on mental health impacts during the perinatal period We will be exploring this topic from two angles : - How suitable support can be provided to a person with […]

Focus: Transformative 2-Day Hono for Health Professionals and Community Leaders in the Pasifika and Māori perinatal mental health space. Hosted by Jo Teina and Jasmine Davis this transformative 2-day Hono brings together health professionals and community leaders, to explore and strengthen culturally appropriate approaches to perinatal mental health. Rooted in Pacifika and Maori values, this […]

PERINATAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY Focus: Cultural Competency - Cultural awareness seminar for people working in pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. 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 […]

Join us for a powerful three-week lunchtime wānanga series centering whānau, wairua, and the wellbeing of māmā and pēpi. This kaupapa is for anyone supporting whānau through the perinatal period—midwives, kaimahi, social workers, hauora providers, and community champions.

FREE | ONLINE SERIES |12pm – 2pm | 11, 18 & 25 June Join us for a powerful three-week lunchtime wānanga series centering whānau, wairua, and the wellbeing of māmā and pēpi. This kaupapa is for anyone supporting whānau through the perinatal period—midwives, kaimahi, social workers, hauora providers, and community champions. 🗣 WEEK 2: Kōrero […]

FREE | ONLINE SERIES | 12pm – 2pm | 11, 18 & 25 June Join us for a powerful three-week lunchtime wānanga series centering whānau, wairua, and the wellbeing of māmā and pēpi. This kaupapa is for anyone supporting whānau through the perinatal period—midwives, kaimahi, social workers, hauora providers, and community champions. 🧠 WEEK 3: […]

Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa Parliamentary Breakfast.  The Honourable Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health and Associate Minister of Health cordially invites you to attend our inaugural PADA Parliamentary Breakfast. We want this event to stand apart from others — not just in purpose but in experience. To that end, we are designing an interactive […]