PADA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa

PADA Parliamentary Breakfast 31st July 7.00am-9.30am
2025-07-31 07:00 - 09:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Banquet Hall, Parliament Building., 1 Molesworth Street, Wellington, New Zealand
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 journey to help attendees understand what it can feel like to experience maternal mental distress and the frustration of being unable to access appropriate support.

At the heart of this gathering is a strong commitment:
To foster an enduring partnership between government and community that results in tangible improvements to maternal mental health services and outcomes.
Our goals for the event are to:

Highlight the ongoing barriers to screening and early intervention, and why these persist, from a midwife’s and GP’s perspective.
Share a vision for a functional, compassionate maternal mental health system- from those currently working in the system.
Strengthen the voice and impact of lived experience- Lived Experience Panel.
Establish a foundation for ongoing, meaningful engagement between policymakers and the community- PADA and supporting MPs.

This event is aimed at the following attendees- health professionals working with families in the perinatal mental health space, Ministers, community workers, and whanau.

Registration Options:
General Admission tickets(breakfast included): $50
Sponsor a ticket for someone else (breakfast included): $50
If cost is a barrier for you attending please make contact with us at office@pada.nz
Spaces are limited, you must register to attend – purchase tickets below.

PADA ONLINE SEMINAR SERIES - DISABILITY IN THE PERINATAL PERIOD
2025-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Online – Zoom link will be emailed to you
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 a disability during their perinatal period through advocacy and accessibility to services.
– How to provide support to parents who receive a diagnosis early on in pregnancy, or give birth to a child with a disability.
We will be hearing from 4 amazing speakers who each have their own lived experience as well working for organisations who offer guidance and support for whānau living with a disability.
Anna Reed: Anna currently works as a Disability Rights education primary health care worker and will share her experience as a person with a disability going through the health care service for her two pregnancies.
Meredith Dyer: Meredith is the Wellington Coordinator for the organisation Parent 2 Parent and will be discussing the services it provides,the importance of focusing on enabling the Good Life Principles when talking with a patient and remembering the societal view of disability as well as the medical view point. She is also the host of podcast ‘Thats good to know’ which focuses on stories and experiences of parents/caregivers who have a disabled or neurodivergent child.
Zandra Vaccarino: Zandra is the national executive officer for the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association. She will be discussing ways to support parents who have received a Down Syndrome diagnosis through the screening process. The importance of providing non biased support and information covering all options that are available to the family. Focusing on the family experience from the moment they receive the result through to support that should be offered to them during the pregnancy and after ( such as non objective counselling).
Amy Castle: PADA General Manager, Amy will be sharing her lived experience, through a traumatic birth and the subsequent impacts of navigating motherhood with a child with disabilitites.
These seminars provide professional development for healthcare providers supporting families affected by perinatal distress related to pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. When participants leave each seminar, they will better understand how these topics impact families, and strengthen their knowledge and skills to help improve perinatal outcomes.

PADA Rainbow Series | Takatāpui - 27 February 2025 | Auckland
2025-02-27 09:00 - 15:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Rydges Auckland, 59 Federal Street, Auckland Central, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
💜 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 honours the diverse journeys of Takatāpui and Rainbow parents. Together, we can ensure every whānau feels valued, seen, and supported.
Takatāpui individuals and Rainbow communities deserve a maternity system that recognises their mana and supports their journey to build their whānau. Research shows that at least 20% of trans individuals aspire to have tamariki (Trans Pregnancy Care Project), and this number is bound to grow when care becomes genuinely inclusive, culturally responsive, and mana-enhancing.
Midwives can attract Continuing Education Hours.
Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland at Rydges Auckland
SPEAKERS:
💜 Tash Wharerau
💙 Dr Elizabeth Kerekere (she/her/ia)
💚 Lani Eagle and Carlijn Dieleman – Counsellors at Repromed (a Takatāpui welcoming Fertility and Counselling Clinic)
Thanks to their Hononga Takatāpui fund – the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa have given us an incredibly generous donation to help bring this seminar to you and it also allows us to offer tickets at a discounted rate.
Thank you to COGS for their funding support also!
💜💚💙
Spaces are limited, you must register below to attend.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
General Admission/Non-Member: $70
PADA Members/Full-time Students: $50
For any queries, please email admin@pada.nz

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.

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

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

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

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 - 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

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.

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

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 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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)
