PADA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa

Tama'ita'i Toa – a workshop to inform and inspire all those working with Pasifika Families on providing culturally competent care
2022-06-09 09:00 - 15:00 UTC
Rāpare Thursday | 9 Hune June 2022
9:00am to 3:00pm – via Zoom
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL!
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOPS BELOW.
PADA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa is excited to announce our new 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. As each session holds 15 participants, the small number will allow for engaging conversations and enable you to interact with the others in the group.
Jasmine has created a workshop to enable providers to have brave and courageous conversations about culturally competent care. She is a New Zealand born and raised Samoan, Māori and European Teine/Wāhine who has grown up in the vibrant and multi-cultural South Auckland. This upbringing of rich culture sparked her passion to work alongside, understand, and support Pasifika brothers and sisters navigate the many obstacles they face adjusting to life in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Download the programme flyer here
Spaces are limited to 15 per session. A waitlist will operate for a future date. Thanks to funding from Te Hiringa Hauora/Health Promotion Agency, this course is free!
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOPS HERE

Tama'ita'i Toa – a workshop to inform and inspire all those working with Pasifika Families on providing culturally competent care
2022-06-14 09:00 - 15:00 UTC
Rātū Tuesday | 14 Hune June 2022
9:00am to 3:00pm – via Zoom
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL!
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOPS BELOW.
PADA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa is excited to announce our new 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. As each session holds 15 participants, the small number will allow for engaging conversations and enable you to interact with the others in the group.
Jasmine has created a workshop to enable providers to have brave and courageous conversations about culturally competent care. She is a New Zealand born and raised Samoan, Māori and European Teine/Wāhine who has grown up in the vibrant and multi-cultural South Auckland. This upbringing of rich culture sparked her passion to work alongside, understand, and support Pasifika brothers and sisters navigate the many obstacles they face adjusting to life in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Download the programme flyer here
Spaces are limited to 15 per session. A waitlist will operate for a future date. Thanks to funding from Te Hiringa Hauora/Health Promotion Agency, this course is free!
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOPS HERE

PADA Seminar ~ Ōtautahi Christchurch - 15 Hune June 2022
2022-06-15 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | Burnside Bowling Club, 330 Avonhead Road, Avonhead, Christchurch, 8444
PADA Seminar 2022
Ōtautahi | Christchurch
Rāapa Wednesday – 15 Hune June 2022
9:00am – 4:30pm
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 Kaikōrero | Presenters
CELINE DONOVAN & CHRIS HURRINGThe Intersections of Family Violence, Mental Health & AOD———————DR ARAM KIMPostnatal Depression in Asian Women: Fortitude, Fragility & Culturally Relevant Management———————ANNA-MAY GISBON KIELYEating Disorders in the Pregnancy & Postnatal Period———————MEREDITH WISEMANHow to cope with triggers/how to help the helpers———————RUTH ROBERTSON & NICOLA MCKINLAY-CLARKKaranga Mai Young Parents College16 and Pregnant – the best thing I ever did
Attracts 8 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
Registration Options
Non Member – $125PADA Member/Full time students – $100Zoom attendance – $65
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 (opens in new window)

PADA Seminar ~ Te Tihi-o-Maru Timaru - 16 Hune June 2022
2022-06-16 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | The Grosvenor Hotel, 26 Cains Terrace, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
PADA Seminar 2022
Te Tihi-o-Maru Timaru
16 Hune June 2022
9:00AM – 4:30PM
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.
Seminar Presenters
DR ANNETTE BEAUTRAISPerinatal Depression and Suicide Risk: Ensuring the safety of mothers and fathers———————CHRISTINA BONDMatrescence – a developmental passage where a woman transitions through pre-conception, pregnancy and birth, surrogacy or adoption, to the postnatal period and beyond———————NIC MORGAN & SUSIE CAMPBELLWhānau Āwhina Plunket Postnatal Adjustment Programme———————LIORA NOYMaternal anxiety and depression/triggers of traumatic births and breastfeeding challenges with new directions for hope/ ACT and secure attachment as tools for wellbeing
Attracts 8 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
Registration Options
Non Member – $125PADA Member/Full time students – $100
Thanks to Aoraki Foundation for funding towards this seminar. COVID alert levels will be monitored and if necessary will be changed to online training. Vaccine Passport Required.
Download the event flyer here to distribute to your colleagues and on your noticeboards

PADA Seminar ~ Ōtautahi Christchurch - Live stream recording 2022
2022-06-21 - 2022-08-31
PADA Seminar 2022
Ōtautahi | Christchurch – Live stream recording
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 Kaikōrero | Presenters
CELINE DONOVAN & CHRIS HURRINGThe Intersections of Family Violence, Mental Health & AOD———————DR ARAM KIMPostnatal Depression in Asian Women: Fortitude, Fragility & Culturally Relevant Management———————ANNA-MAY GISBON KIELYEating Disorders in the Pregnancy & Postnatal Period———————RUTH ROBERTSON & NICOLA MCKINLAY-CLARKKaranga Mai Young Parents College16 and Pregnant – the best thing I ever did
———————MEREDITH WISEMANHow to cope with triggers/how to help the helpers
Attracts 8 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
Live Stream recording – $65
Recording is available until 31 August. Once registered and paid you will be emailed the link to view the live stream. We ask you respect the presenters intellectual property and do not share the link or the information with anyone.

Tama'ita'i Toa – a workshop to inform and inspire all those working with Pasifika Families on providing culturally competent care
2022-06-23 09:00 - 15:00 UTC
Rāpare Thursday | 23 Hune June 2022
9:00am to 3:00pm – via Zoom
This is a closed event specifically for Dayspring Trust employees
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL!
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOPS BELOW.
PADA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa is excited to announce our new 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. As each session holds 15 participants, the small number will allow for engaging conversations and enable you to interact with the others in the group.
Jasmine has created a workshop to enable providers to have brave and courageous conversations about culturally competent care. She is a New Zealand born and raised Samoan, Māori and European Teine/Wāhine who has grown up in the vibrant and multi-cultural South Auckland. This upbringing of rich culture sparked her passion to work alongside, understand, and support Pasifika brothers and sisters navigate the many obstacles they face adjusting to life in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Download the programme flyer here
Spaces are limited to 15 per session. A waitlist will operate for a future date. Thanks to funding from Te Hiringa Hauora/Health Promotion Agency, this course is free!

PADA Seminar ~ Tahuna Queenstown - 26 Hūrae July 2022
2022-07-26 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | Queenstown Events Centre, Joe O'Connell Drive, Frankton, 9371
PADA Seminar 2022
Tahuna Queenstown
Rātū Tuesday | 26 Hūrae July 2022
9:00AM – 4:30PM
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.
Seminar Presenters
LISA GEAR & CENTRAL LAKES FAMILY SERVICE TEAMCentral Lakes Family Services – Perinatal Service———————LIORA NOYMaternal anxiety and depressionTriggers of traumatic births & breastfeeding challenges with new directions for hopeACT and secure attachment as tools for wellbeing———————BRENDON SMITHSupporting our Dads———————ELAINE THOMPSONUsing Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) & Timeline Therapy———————ALEX WEEHUIZENMy Journey leading to setting up Precious Beginnings
Attracts 8 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
Registration Options
Thanks to funding from Community Trust South, all registrations are $50.
Thanks to Central Lakes Trust and COGS for funding towards this seminar. 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. Vaccine Passport Required.
Download the event flyer here to distribute to your colleagues and on your noticeboards

PADA Seminar ~ Papaioea Palmerston North - 4 Ākuhata August 2022
2022-08-04 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | Wharerata, Massey University, Main Drive Massey University, Palmerston North, 4474, New Zealand
PADA Seminar 2022
Papaioea Palmerston North
Rāpare Thursday | 4 Ākuhata August 2022
9:00am – 4:30pm
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 Kaikōrero | Presenters
ALICE BIGWOODBreastfeeding and the positive effects on mental wellbeing for postnatal mums———————————–AMY BOUDREAUPresentation title to be confirmed———————————–KAREN WHITEROD – Midcentral DHBMaternal Mental Health Pathway & Effective Screening———————————–DR HEATHER JOHNSTONInfant Sleep – Without Sleep Training———————————–LIORA NOYMaternal anxiety and depressionTriggers of traumatic births and breastfeeding challenges with new directions for hopeACT and secure attachment as tools for wellbeing
Attracts 8 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
Registration Options
Non Member – $125PADA Member/Full time students – $100
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

PADA Seminar ~ Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - Live stream recording 2022
2022-08-08 - 2022-12-30
PADA Seminar 2022
Perinatal OCD – ADHD in the Perinatal Period – Stories about Autism during the Perinatal Period
Live stream recording
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.
This was our first PADA seminar with a focus on Perinatal OCD, Perinatal ADHD and Stories of Autism during the Perinatal Period.
Ngā Kaikōrero | Presenters
Kim Myhill & Tanya Stanton – SMMHS teamJoanne Dacombe – Disability AdvocateSTORIES ABOUT AUTISM DURING THE PERINATAL PERIOD———————Liora Noy – PADA EducatorAngela Smart – Parent*PERINATAL OCD———————Dr Sophie Mace – Aotearoa Baby ClinicLisette Prendé – ParentPERINATAL ADHD———————
*Please note, Angela Smart who presented on the day, is not included in the recording.
Read the review of the day, including the amazing feedback from the attendees, here.
Attracts 8 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
Live Stream recording – $65
Recording is available until 31 December 2022. Once registered and paid you will be emailed the link to view the live stream. We ask you respect the presenters intellectual property and do not share the link or the information with anyone.
“This seminar has been the most informative event I have ever attended. It flowed perfectly and was backed up with real life experiences.” – Seminar attendee

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PADA Popup Chat #29 - Power to Protect with Sheila Fowlie
2022-08-15 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Online – Zoom link will be emailed to you
​PADA Popup Chat #29 – Power to Protect Programme
PADA Popup chats are free, short sessions to promote up-to-date and relevant information about perinatal mental health. Join our Zoom chat for a live, interactive session where you can ask questions from our subject expert, giving you more tools for yourself, and to help whānau and families in the perinatal period of pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting.
Power to Protect, an effective primary prevention education programme about crying infants and the harm caused by shaking a baby.
PADA Popup Chat #29 Power to Protectwith Sheila FowlieRāhina Monday – 15 Ākuhata August – 10:30am – 11:30am
Watch the video here
We All Have the Power to Protect!
Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) or Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is the leading cause of head injury in children under 2 years of age. Around 20 to 30 infants and children are admitted in New Zealand hospitals each year as a result of SBS, and this number is rising. One in five of these children will die and those who survive will have permanent brain damage. Recognising this as a national health crisis and believing that ‘Prevention is better than cure’; the specialist team at Te Puararuhau developed a primary prevention programme.
This programme provides a unique, evidence-based opportunity to provide effective, simple, and consistent education about crying infants and the harm caused by shaking a baby. It is information that every parent and caregiver of a baby needs to know, and has been shown to reduce the incidence of AHT.
We invite you to take a journey with Sheila Fowlie to explore the incidence, causes and impact of this devastating injury on our tamariki, whānau and New Zealand society. Together we can discover the positive steps we could all take towards protecting our most vulnerable.

For Further Information from Power to Protect
“Never Ever Shake A Baby

It is normal for babies to cry, and it’s normal for caregivers to get frustrated. Have a plan for what you will do if your baby keeps crying and you become upset or frustrated. It is never ever OK to shake a baby. Make sure that all the people who care for your baby know this. Never leave your baby alone with anyone that you think might lose control.”

For this and more information go to KidsHealth.org Never Ever Shake A Baby.
Download their resources here, and watch the video here.

About Sheila Fowlie, Power to Protect Programme (P2P)
Sheila Fowlie is the National Coordinator, Nurse Specialist for the Power to Protect Programme (P2P). The Power to Protect Programme is developed and a part of the Te Puaruruhau- Child Protection unit at Starship Child Health in Auckland New Zealand. Her role as the national coordinator for P2P is to provide leadership, coordination and support for the implementation and evaluation of the Power to Protect Programme at a national level. Sheila graduated with the degree in Bachelor in Comprehensive Nurse and a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Science in Advanced Nursing.
Learn more about Te Puaruruhau – Child Protection Power to Protect Programme here.
PADA Popups are free, short sessions to promote recent and relevant information about perinatal mental health. The information is educational and not clinical advice. We will be using Zoom – please make sure you have this loaded on your device and register your details register your details using this link. The Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the event. Maximum of 500 people. The session will be recorded for those that are unable to attend. Email us at office@pada.nz if you have any questions. Please note by registering for this event you give permission for the recording to be shared on the PADA website and public social media. Your face and comments may be seen and heard. Our target audience is healthcare providers as PADA’s role is to provide tools/training/networking to those supporting families suffering from anxiety or depression during pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting. We want to provide as much support to those working on the frontline – let us know if you are interested in presenting or ideas of presentations you want to hear.

PADA Seminar ~ Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - 31 Ākuhata August 2022
2022-08-31 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | Ricoh Sports Centre | Fraser Park, 237 Taita Drive, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
PADA Seminar 2022
Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
Rāapa Wednesday | 31 Ākuhata August 2022
9:00am to 4:30pm
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 Kaikōrero | Presenters
LIORA NOY & ANGELA SMARTPerinatal OCD———————DR SOPHIE MACE & LISETTE PRENDÉADHD in the Perinatal Period———————SPECIALIST MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICEStories about Autism in the Perinatal Period

Attracts 8 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
Registration Options
Non Member – $125PADA Member/Full time students – $100
Zoom live stream/recording – $65
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

PADA Seminar ~ Tūranganui-a-kiwa | Gisborne - 7 Hepetema September 2022
2022-09-07 08:30 - 15:30 UTC | Poutama Room | Gisborne Hospital, 421 Ormond Rd, Gisborne, New Zealand
PADA Seminar 2022
Tūranganui-a-Kiwi | Gisborne
Rāapa Wednesday | 7 Hepetema September 2022
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
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 Kaikōrero | Presenters
KARA TE WHATA-MAYNARD – The Whakapapa of FASD
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KANIWA KUPENGA-TAMARAMA – Kia Kaha Mama: A contemporary holistic model for Maternal wellbeing
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TURANGA HEALTH – Tamariki Ora team – Manaaki for Whānau in the First 1000 Days
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JULIA WANOA – Mātauranga Māori Pregnancy & Parenting Service for whānau living with addictions
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MARK HUTHWAITE – Perinatal Psychiatrist – Nursery Memories – how memories shape and are shaped in the perinatal period
Attracts 8 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
Registration Options
This seminar is being provided free of charge, with thanks to funding from COGS, Sargood Bequest, Trust Tairāwhiti and Eastern and Central Community Trust.
Limited spaces – YOU MUST REGISTER to attend.
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

Fully Booked!
Due to overwhelming demand all spaces are taken for the Tūranganui-a-Kiwi | Gisborne seminar. Click the button below to register your details on our waitlist to be notified if spaces, or a larger venue, become available.

Register to join the waitlist here

PADA Pasifika Fono ~ Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland - 20 Hepetema September 2022
2022-09-20 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | Fale Pasifika, 20-26 Wynyard St, University of Auckland, City Campus, Auckland
PADA Pasifika Fono 2022
Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
Rātū Tuesday – 20 Hepetema September 2022
9:00am – 4:30pm
This Pasifika Fono will provide professional development for those supporting Pasifika families affected by anxiety or depression related to pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. When participants leave the Fono, they will better understand how these topics impact families, and strengthen their knowledge and skills to help improve perinatal outcomes.
Ngā Kaikōrero | Presenters
Opening Prayer by Reverend Strickson-Pua
DR FUIMAONO KARL PULOTU-ENDEMANNFonofale & Kalisi Models of Care————-DR SEINI TAUFAMoana Connect————-DR SIALE FOLIAKIVaka Tautua————-TISH TAIHIA & DINAH OTUKOLONga Hau Birthing Centre————-DR ELIZABETH MATILe Va
Attracts 8 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
Registration Options
With funding from Te Hiringa Hauora, Foundation North, Blue Sky Community Trust and COGS, all registrations are $50
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 (opens in new window)

Waiora Whāea | PADA Māori Maternal Mental Health Hui ~ Rotorua - 27 & 28 Oketopa October 2022
2022-10-27 - 2022-10-28 | Tangatarua Marae, Rotorua, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology - Mokoia Campus, Mokoia Drive, Tihiotonga, Rotorua, 3015, New Zealand
PADA Māori Maternal Mental Health Hui
Waiora Whāea – 27 & 28 Oketopa October 2022
TANGATARUA MARAE – ROTORUA
Join us on 27 and 28 Oketopa October 2022 for our second in person Māori Maternal Mental Health Hui, being held at Tangatarua Marae in Rotorua.
We are grateful to be bringing our annual Māori Maternal Mental Health hui back in person, following our first hui held in Noema November 2020, and our Hui-Ā-Ipurangi/Online Hui in 2021.
The focus of this hui will be on restoring traditional Māori practices in the maternal mental health space. This is more than a seminar, this hui will be an immersive and interactive experience held over two days, full of the wisdom and healing of Te Ao and Tikanga Māori.
We are hoping to bring you the wisdom of Raranga | Māori weaving ~ Taonga Pūoro | Music ~ Mirimiri | Massage ~ Rongoā Māori | Traditional Māori Healing.
For full details | Programme of Events | Kaikōrero | Presenters go to this page!

Registration Options
Early Bird Saving – Save $50 on full price 2-day attendance by registering today. Book and complete payment before 31 Hūrae July 2022 – $50 per person
Full Price 2-day registration price from 1 Akuhata August 2022 – $100 per person
Please note: There is no difference in price should you only join us for one day. You are encouraged to join us for both days for this fully interactive and immersive event.
Thanks to our funders – to Te Hiringa Hauora | Health Promotion Agency | The Gattung Foundation and COGS Community Organisation Grants Scheme for funding to enable this hui to go ahead, and to Bay Trust for subsiding the cost of registrations.
Some of the feedback received from Whakamana Te Whare Tangata Hui-Ā-Ipurangi in Noema November 2021:
“As a pakeha, what I gained was invaluable appreciation for what it means to have to fight for your voice to be heard and your ways to be respected. Knowledge weighs a tonne but it does help build bridges”
“How important it is to return to have a traditional Māori health system that I believe will not only start to help heal the Māori community but is also a healing and environmentally sustainable health system for everyone.”
“As pākehā kaimahi we need to focus on cultural safety in all that we do. I have been doing my post graduate in this area and want to know from whānau what it is that works well for them.”

Fully Booked!
Due to overwhelming demand, all spaces are taken for the Waiora Whāea Hui in Oketopa October 2022. Click the button below to register your details on our waitlist to be notified if spaces become available.

Register to join the waitlist here

PADA 2022 AGM
2022-10-27 16:30 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Tangatarua Marae, Rotorua, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology - Mokoia Campus, Mokoia Drive, Tihiotonga, Rotorua, 3015, New Zealand
PADA 2022 Annual General Meeting
4.30 – 5.00 pm Rāpare 27 Oketopa 2022 – Thursday 27 October 2022Directly after the PADA Hui in Rotorua, Tangatarua Marae.
Come and hear what PADA has achieved for the 2021-22 year
• Meet the PADA board• Have an idea or want to get involved?
Please RSVP to office@pada.nz

Parent Chat - Cromwell
2022-11-08 18:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Heritage Lake Resort, 15/23 Perriam Place, Cromwell, 9383, New Zealand
Parent Chat – Normalising New Baby Challenges
For expectant parents and their whānau
Tuesday, 8 November, 20226 pm to 8 pmThe Moorings, Heritage Lake Resort, Cromwell

What will my new life be like? How will I cope? What will happen with sleep? What might happen with feeding?How do I find support? And more……
Bring your questions and come have nibbles with PADA educator Liora Noy. We aim to create a safe space to talk about new parenthood.
Meet others on this new journey FREE event. Cash bar.

For more information and to book email: educate@pada.nz

With thanks to Te Hau Toka Southern Lakes Wellbeing Group

Clinicians/Perinatal Supporters - Cromwell
2022-11-09 09:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Cromwell Presbyterian Church, 10 Elspeth St, Cromwell, New Zealand
Free Perinatal Education Opportunity

For anyone working with new and expectant parents

Wednesday, 9 November 20229:00 am to 12:00 pmCromwell Presbyterian Church – 10 Elspeth St

PADA Educator Liora Noy presenting:
* PND basics – symptoms, contributing factors
* Reality of being a parent today
* Breastfeeding and PND
* Baby Loss
* Birth Trauma
* Tools for parents from ACT
* Secure Attachment
For more information and to book email educate@pada.nz

Thanks to Te Hau Toka Southern Lakes Wellbeing Group

Clinicians/Perinatal Supporters - Te Anau
2022-11-10 09:15 - 12:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Distinction Luxmore Hotel, 41 Town Centre, Te Anau, New Zealand
Free Perinatal Education Opportunity
For anyone working with new or expectant parents
Thursday 10 November 20229:15 am to 12:30 pmHollyford Room, Distinction Luxmore Hotel, Te Anau (morning tea included)
PADA Educator Liora Noy presenting:* PND basics – symptoms, contributing factors* Reality of being a parent today* Breastfeeding and PND* Baby Loss* Birth Trauma* Tools for parents from ACT* Secure Attachment
For more information and to book email: anna.star@greatsouth.nz

Thanks to Te Hau Toka Southern Lakes Wellbeing Group

Parent Chat - Te Anau
2022-11-10 13:00 - 14:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Lakeside Church Hall, 112 Te Anau Terrace, Te Anau, New Zealand
For new and expectant parents and their whānau
Thursday 10 November 2022
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Lakeside Church Hall, 112 Te Anau Terrace
(Mainly Music Venue) Te Anau
Come have some kai and share your stories of parenthood challenges and joys, discussion facilitated by PADA’s educator, Liora Noy.
We aim to create safe space to talk about how hard parenthood can be!
Please bring your baby/toddler along if that is easier. Free charge

For more information and to book email: anna.star@greatsouth.nz

With thanks to Te Hau Toka Southern Lakes Wellbeing Group

PADA Seminar ~ Ōtepoti Dunedin - 30 Noema November 2022
2022-11-30 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Haven Hall, Salvation Army, 160 Crawford Street, Dunedin, 9016, 160 Crawford Street, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand
PADA Seminar 2022
Ōtepoti | Dunedin
Rāapa Wednesday | 30 Noema November 2022
9:00am – 4:30pm
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 KAIKŌRERO | PRESENTERS
LIORA NOYMaternal anxiety and depression, Triggers of traumatic births, Breastfeeding challenges with new directions for hope, ACT and secure attachment as tools for wellbeing———————HOLLY HAMMOND – Clinical Psychologist with Te Whatu Ora SouthernComing face to face with anxiety and panic: Understanding, relating and responding———————NATASHA WALKERCommunity Perinatal Support Group———————JUSTINE DAHLENBURGDiscussion – Maternal mental health model of care———————SHELLEY GORMANLittle Miracles Trust – a NICU journey
Attracts 8 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Non Member – $125PADA Member/Full time students – $100
Download the event flyer here to distribute to your colleagues and on your noticeboards (opens in new window)

PADA Wānanga - Māwhera Greymouth - 1 Maehe March 2023
2023-03-01 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | St John, 112 Water Walk Road, Blaketown, Greymouth, 7805, 112 Water Walk Road, Blaketown, Greymouth, 7805
PADA Wānanga 2023
Māwhera | Greymouth
Rāapa Wednesday | 1 Maehe March 2023
9:00AM – 3:00PM
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 KaiakoNatalia Mendoza – Midwife, West Coast DHBDonna Truman – Social WorkerErin Turley – Lactation Consultant, West Coast DHBEli Maiava – Whare ManaakiPaula Cullings – Poutini Waiora
Attracts 6 Midwifery Continuing Education Hours
This wānanga is being provided free of change, with thanks to funding from The Tindall Foundation, COGS and West Coast Community Trust.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
LIMITED SPACES – YOU MUST REGISTER 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

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

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 - 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

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 - 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.

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

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)

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.

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
