BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PADA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pada.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PADA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20270403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20270925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T223000 DTSTAMP:20260503T003954Z CREATED:20260224T220625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T003954Z UID:16178-1778009400-1778020200@pada.nz SUMMARY:A Night Out Together for Perinatal Mental Health - The Devil Wears Prada 2 | Wellington DESCRIPTION:THIS FUNDRAISER MOVIE NIGHT IS NOW SOLD OUT! \nPADA\, Little Shadow\, and Lower Hutt Women’s Centre come together with the Light House Cinema Petone to bring you… \nA Night Out Together for Perinatal Mental Health – The Devil Wears Prada 2 \n \n \n \n \n \n The Details \n\nArrive from 7.30pm for a 8.30pm movie start. \n\nWe are also running a raffle alongside the fundraiser\, with three prize packages up for grabs: \nPrize Package 1: World of WearableArt (WOW) tickets x2\, Dragons Restaurant voucher\, Bottle of Wine\, and Mint Chocolate Coconut Bites \nPrize Package 2: Massage voucher for Body of Work\, Mum Moments books\, Bottle of Wine\, Drink Bottle\, Handmade Soft Toys\, and Mint Chocolate Coconut Bites \nPrize Package 3: Circa Theatre voucher\, Float Well voucher\, JH Training voucher\, $100 petrol voucher\, and Mint Chocolate Coconut Bites \nRaffle tickets are $5 each. Each ticket is for one prize package\, and you can choose to enter any one\, two\, or all three. If you are attending\, please bring cash if you would like to enter. \n\n\nIf you are unable to attend but would still like to purchase raffle tickets\, please contact hello@pada.nz. Payment will need to be made by Monday 4 May 11.59pm. The raffle will be drawn at 8pm. \n\n\n\nMeet Our Charities \nWe are proud to be supporting these three pillars of our community: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PADA – Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa: Our mission is to promote the wellbeing of whānau by supporting perinatal mental health\, fostering resilience\, and nurturing strong foundations for life. We work to eliminate the stigma around perinatal mental health in Aotearoa New Zealand by championing awareness and facilitating best practices in perinatal mental health and wellbeing to ensure all families and whānau have equitable access to appropriate information and support. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Shadow: Little Shadow is a Wellington-based charity supporting parents and whānau experiencing perinatal mental health challenges\, including anxiety\, depression\, and baby loss. We provide low-cost specialist counselling\, group programmes\, and working alongside other providers\, practical wraparound support to help families feel connected\, strengthened\, and less alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lower Hutt Women’s Centre: Lower Hutt Women’s Centre is a community-based organisation in Lower Hutt supporting women and whānau through accessible social services and advocacy. It provides free and low-cost counselling\, social work support\, workshops\, and community programmes that promote wellbeing\, connection\, and empowerment. URL:https://pada.nz/event/a-night-out-together-pmhaw/ LOCATION:Lighthouse Cinema Petone\, 52 Beach Street\, Petone\, Lower Hutt\, 5012 CATEGORIES:Latest Events,PADA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pada.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Fundraiser-Movie-Night-Tuesday-5-May-2026-Web-e1777708412250.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260518T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260518T110000 DTSTAMP:20260122T100648Z CREATED:20251215T083934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T100648Z UID:15913-1779096600-1779102000@pada.nz SUMMARY:ONLINE | Provider Connection Hui - Monday 18 May 2026 DESCRIPTION:AGENDA TO COME\n \nPlease RSVP below\, and a Zoom link will be sent closer to the date. URL:https://pada.nz/event/connectionhui-18may26/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom link will be emailed to you CATEGORIES:PADA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pada.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mei-May-e1769076398233.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T153000 DTSTAMP:20260424T013425Z CREATED:20260113T070343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T013425Z UID:15955-1779183000-1779204600@pada.nz SUMMARY:Neurodiversity Workshop in Perinatal Mental Health - Tuesday 19 May 2026 - Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington DESCRIPTION:NEURODIVERSITY WORKSHOP IN PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH\nPerspectives of Neurodivergent Parents in Birth\, Pregnancy and First Year of Baby’s Life \nThis workshop provides resources\, education and strategies on common neurodevelopment 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. \n💜💚💙 \nNgā Kaikōrero: \n\nMarina Elisara – Mental Health Occupational Therapist & Founder of Fly On The Wall\nHannah Cleaver-Marshall – Researcher and Facilitator | Fly On The Wall\nAmy Castle | Neurodivergent Mum & PADA Kaiwhakahaere Matua\nAmy Taylor (they/them) and Bronwyn Rideout (she/her) – Neurodiverse Midwives | The Neurobirth Podcast\n\nREGISTRATION OPTIONS\nGeneral Admission/Non-Member: $75\nPADA Members/Full-time Students: $50 \nNgā mihi to COGS\, Lotteries\, Hutt Mana Charitable Trust and Sargood Bequest for supporting this seminar. \n💜💚💙 \nThis workshop is now SOLD OUT! \nIf you wish to join the waitlist\, please email admin@pada.nz \n  URL:https://pada.nz/event/neurodiversity-19may26/ LOCATION:Johnsonville Community Centre\, 3 Frankmoore Avenue\, Johnsonville\, Wellington\, 6037\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:PADA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pada.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Newer-Version-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260527T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260527T153000 DTSTAMP:20260521T231017Z CREATED:20260203T093740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T231017Z UID:16092-1779872400-1779895800@pada.nz SUMMARY:PADA Wellbeing Series | Trauma Informed Care - Wednesday 27 May 2026 - Taupō DESCRIPTION:PERINATAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY \nThese 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. \nThe focus of this seminar is Trauma Informed Care. \nMidwives can attract Continuing Education Hours. \nSPEAKERS: \n Bianca Taute – Perinatal Mental Health Worker | Te Whatu Ora \n Serra Clark – Lived Experience Speaker\, Registered Social Worker & Mum \n Vicki Culling & Pania Mitchell – Specialist Education & Training in Perinatal & Infant Loss | Vicki Culling Associates \n Karen Howes – Perinatal OCD (POCD) & ‘Intrusive Thoughts’ | Registered Nurse \nand joined by Stefanie Dixon\, Executive Director of Little Shadow \nSpaces are limited\, you must register below to attend. \nREGISTRATION OPTIONS\nGeneral Admission/Non-Member: $75\nPADA Members/Full-time Students: $50 \nFor any queries\, please email admin@pada.nz \n \nNgā mihi maioha to COGS for their support. URL:https://pada.nz/event/pada-wellbeing-series-27may26-taupo/ LOCATION:Taupō Rotary Club\, 12 Story Place\, Taupō\, 3330\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Latest Events,PADA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pada.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PADA-Wellbeing-Series-Trauma-Informed-Care-27-May-2026-Taupo-FB-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260810T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260810T123000 DTSTAMP:20260806T214009Z CREATED:20260708T081551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T214009Z UID:16992-1786354200-1786365000@pada.nz SUMMARY:PADA Workshop | Supporting Dads and Non-Birthing Parents - 10 August 2026 | Wellington DESCRIPTION:PERINATAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY\nThis half-day workshop is for health professionals supporting dads and non-birthing parents through the transition to parenthood. \nThis 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. \nSPEAKERS | NGĀ KAIKŌRERO \n🟣 Aidan Kyrke-Smith – Founder of Dadpression and Dadventure | Lived Experience Speaker \nAidan 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. \n🔵 Holly Barnard & Shannon Meister-Bradley – NICU and Maternity Social Worker | Kaimahi Toko i te Ora Wellington Hospital \nBoth Shannon and Holly have both been social workers for 8 years in the family and children space. Currently Shannon and Holly provide social work support to whānau with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Wellington Hospital. They will speak about what a NICU experience can look like for parents\, and how they support birthing parents and non-birthing parents in the NICU space. \n🟢 Dr Suzanne Hodgson – Internationally recognised fatherhood researcher \nDr Suzanne Hodgson is a nurse\, researcher\, and educator whose work focuses on men’s health\, fatherhood\, and perinatal mental health. With a PhD in psychology and a background in nursing\, she has dedicated her career to understanding the experiences of fathers during the transition to parenthood and improving the support available to them. Based in Aotearoa as a Principal Academic Staff Member at Ara Institute of Canterbury\, Dr Hodgson leads research exploring the health and wellbeing of fathers\, with a particular focus on paternal mental health\, the experiences of new dads\, and the impact of fatherhood on families. Her work includes research into fathers’ experiences in neonatal intensive care (NICU)\, support pathways for fathers during the perinatal period\, and collaborative studies with researchers across New Zealand\, Australia\, and the United Kingdom. \n Dr Hodgson is passionate about ensuring fathers are recognised as an important part of family health. Her research has helped raise awareness of the emotional and psychological challenges many dads face\, while advocating for evidence-based services that better support fathers\, their partners\, and their children. Through research\, education\, and collaboration with health professionals and community organisations\, she continues to contribute to improving outcomes for fathers and families across New Zealand. \n🟣🔵🟢 \nMidwives can attract Continuing Education Hours. \nSpaces are limited\, you must register below to attend. \nREGISTRATION OPTIONS\nGeneral Admission/Non-Member: $50\nPADA Members/Full-time Students: $30 \n🟣🔵🟢 \nNgā mihi nui to COGS for supporting us with this workshop. \n \n  \n\nPlease 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. \nFor any issues or further information\, please contact admin@pada.nz URL:https://pada.nz/event/dads-non-birthing-parents-workshop-10aug26/ LOCATION:Petone Community House\, 6 Brittania Street\, Petone\, Lower Hutt\, 5012 CATEGORIES:Latest Events,PADA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pada.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PADA-Workshop-Dads-and-Non-Birthing-Parents-10-Aug-2026-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260817T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260817T110000 DTSTAMP:20260122T100606Z CREATED:20251215T084956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T100606Z UID:15920-1786959000-1786964400@pada.nz SUMMARY:ONLINE | Provider Connection Hui - Monday 17 August 2026 DESCRIPTION:AGENDA TO COME\n \nPlease RSVP below\, and a Zoom link will be sent closer to the date. \n  URL:https://pada.nz/event/connectionhui-17aug26/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom link will be emailed to you CATEGORIES:PADA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pada.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Akuhata-August-e1769076357289.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260901T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260901T133000 DTSTAMP:20260805T001137Z CREATED:20260722T005049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T001137Z UID:17017-1788255000-1788269400@pada.nz SUMMARY:Hamilton | Kirikiriroa - Neurodivergence in Perinatal Mental Health - Tuesday 1 September 2026 DESCRIPTION:Perspectives of Neurodivergent Parents in Birth\, Pregnancy and First Year of Baby’s Life\nThis 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. \n💜💚💙 \nNgā Kaikōrero: \n\nMarina Elisara – Mental Health Occupational Therapist & Founder of Fly On The Wall\nHannah Cleaver-Marshall – Researcher and Facilitator | Fly On The Wall\nAmy Castle | Neurodivergent Mum & PADA Kaiwhakahaere Matua\n\n💜💚💙 \nREGISTRATION OPTIONS\nGeneral Admission/Non-Member: $75\nPADA Members/Full-time Students: $50 \nTickets are limited\, you must register below to attend. \nPlease note this event is based in Hamilton. \n💜💚💙 \nNgā mihi to All Saints Community Church for their support. \n\nPlease 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. \nFor any issues or further information\, please contact admin@pada.nz URL:https://pada.nz/event/neurodivergence-1sept26/ LOCATION:All Saints Community Church\, 191 Sandwich Road\, St Andrews\, Hamilton\, 3200\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:PADA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pada.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1-September-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261116T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261116T140000 DTSTAMP:20260723T233359Z CREATED:20260723T233159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T233359Z UID:17028-1794823200-1794837600@pada.nz SUMMARY:Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau - Neurodivergence in Perinatal Mental Health - Monday 16 November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Perspectives of Neurodivergent Parents in Birth\, Pregnancy and First Year of Baby’s Life\nThis 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. \n💜💚💙 \nNgā Kaikōrero: \n\nMarina Elisara – Mental Health Occupational Therapist & Founder of Fly On The Wall\nHannah Cleaver-Marshall – Researcher and Facilitator | Fly On The Wall\nAmy Castle | Neurodivergent Mum & PADA Kaiwhakahaere Matua\n\n💜💚💙 \nREGISTRATION OPTIONS\nGeneral Admission/Non-Member: $75\nPADA Members/Full-time Students: $50 \nTickets are limited\, you must register below to attend. \nPlease note this event is based in Auckland. \n\nPlease 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. \nFor any issues or further information\, please contact admin@pada.nz URL:https://pada.nz/event/neurodivergence-16nov26/ LOCATION:Auckland TBC\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:PADA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pada.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AUCKLAND-Neurodivergence-in-Perinatal-Mental-Health-Workshop-16-November-2026-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261123T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261123T110000 DTSTAMP:20260703T011440Z CREATED:20251215T090155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T011440Z UID:15930-1795426200-1795431600@pada.nz SUMMARY:ONLINE | Provider Connection Hui - Monday 23 November 2026 DESCRIPTION:AGENDA TO COME\nNote: This hui has been rescheduled to Monday 23 November. \n \nPlease RSVP below\, and a Zoom link will be sent closer to the date. URL:https://pada.nz/event/connectionhui-23nov26/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom link will be emailed to you CATEGORIES:PADA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pada.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/November-Noema-IG-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR