PADA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa

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)

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 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 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 - Live stream recording 2022
2022-08-08 - 2022-12-30 | Greymouth
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 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 ~ 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

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 | Greymouth
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 ~ Ōtautahi Christchurch - Live stream recording 2022
2022-06-21 - 2022-08-31 | Greymouth
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.

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 - 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)

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 | Greymouth
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

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 | Greymouth
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
2022-06-02 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Greymouth
Rāpare Thursday | 2 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

Movie Fundraiser - Top Gun: Maverick at Light House Pauatahanui
2022-05-30 19:30 - 23:00 UTC | Light House Cinema Pauatahanui, 3 Paekakariki Hill Rd, Pauatahanui, Porirua, 5381, New Zealand
Join us for a night out to support the work of PADA – Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa with a movie night fundraiser to see the long awaited Top Gun: Maverick
Top Gun: MaverickMonday 30 May 2022Light House Cinema Pauatahanui
7:30 pm – Light snacks/raffles8:30 pm – Movie starts
Tickets $20 which includes light snacks.
Raffle tickets and prizes will be available on the night to help raise much needed funds for supporting whānau experiencing perinatal anxiety or depression.
If you can’t attend but would like to donate you can do so here.
You can view the trailer here.

Tama'ita'i Toa – a workshop to inform and inspire all those working with Pasifika Families on providing culturally competent care
2022-05-26 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Greymouth
Rāpare Thursday | 26 Mei May 2022
9:00am to 3:00pm – via Zoom
This is a closed event specifically for Whānau Āwhina Plunket 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!

Tama'ita'i Toa – a workshop to inform and inspire all those working with Pasifika Families on providing culturally competent care
2022-05-19 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Greymouth
Rāpare Thursday | 19 Mei May 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

Karma Keg at Moon Under Water, Christchurch
2022-05-07 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Moon Under Water, Christchurch, 152 Somerfield Street, Somerfield, Christchurch, 8024, New Zealand
If you are in Christchurch on Saturday 7th May, head on down to Moon Under Water to support their Karma Keg Fundraiser in aid of Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week Aotearoa 2022.

How does Karma Keg work?

EVERY single cent from the sale of a delicious easy drinking Three Boys 20L keg goes to PADA. They recommend a pint price of $10-$12 but people can pay as much as they want above this amount.
Supporters can make donations even if they do not drink the beer, just ask to “top up” your purchase with a karma keg koha.
Where: Moon Under Water, 152 Somerfield Road, Somerfield, ChristchurchDay: Saturday 7th May 2022Time: 3pm – 5pm
No tickets – just turn up! Learn more here..

Shut Up & Dance! for Perinatal Mental Health
2022-05-07 09:45 - 10:30 UTC | Online – Zoom link will be emailed to you
We are so excited Shut Up & Dance is partnering with us to supporting our mission to raise awareness and raise funds for Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week 2022!
Shut Up & Dance run online and in person classes where you learn a different routine each week from a movie or a music video. They feel strongly about the work PADA does to #eliminatethestigma of maternal mental health awareness and are kindly holding a fundraiser for PADA, running an online class on Saturday 7th May at 9:45am to raise funds and raise awareness for PADA!
Where: ONLINE – grab a device and a space at home – and dance!Day: Saturday 7th May 2022Time: 9:45am – 10:30am
Read more about this class and our partnership with Shut Up & Dance here.
Once your payment is processed, please allow up to a week to receive your confirmation and Zoom link. And if you like, add in a t-shirt from our shop to show your support!

CHOOSE TO MOVE for Perinatal Mental Health - 1st to 7th Mei May 2022
2022-05-01 - 2022-05-07 | Greymouth
Choose to Move and participate any time during Perinatal Mental Health Awareness week – 1st to 7th Mei May 2022!
Our virtual fundraising event, in partnership with She Moves Fitness Collective, is designed to highlight the link between mental wellbeing and exercise. Registrations are $20 and all proceeds go to PADA to enable us to support the wellbeing of families and whānau throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
This is unique from other events as you can choose how and wherever YOU want to #ChooseToMoveNZ. You could.. Swim 400m, 1.5km or 2.5km, Cycle 10km, 20km, 50km, Run/Walk 5km or 10km. Or your own choice – let us know!
Every registration will receive a free One Month Membership* with She Moves, and by posting your pictures and tagging She Moves and PADA on Facebook or Instagram, you’ll go into the draw to win One Year’s Free Membership! *(One Month Membership not available for current She Moves members, everyone has a chance to win One Year’s Free Membership!)
Read full event details here (opens in new tab)
Click here to download the event flyer to distribute to your friends, colleagues and on your noticeboards (opens in new tab)

CHOOSE TO MOVE for Perinatal Mental Health - NELSON 5km walk - 1st Mei May 2022
2022-05-01 00:00 - 17:00 UTC | Trafalgar Centre Skatepark, Paru Paru Road, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Choose to Move and Walk 5km in Nelson – 1st Mei May 2022!
PADA’s virtual fundraising event, in partnership with She Moves Fitness Collective, is designed to highlight the link between mental wellbeing and exercise. Registrations are $20 and all proceeds go to PADA to enable us to support the wellbeing of families and whānau throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
A Nelson walking event is being organised by Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Champions; Hana Carpenter and Ruth Brodbeck, to fundraise for PADA and to raise awareness of antenatal and postnatal anxiety and depression.
When? Sunday 1st May, 9:30am
Where? The skatepark (Rutherford Park) by Trafalgar Center, we will walk along the Maitai to the Botanical Reserve and back, approximately 5km.
The walk is suitable for prams so bring your family and tell your friends to come along, whoever your support network may be.
Every registration will receive a free One Month Membership* with She Moves, and by posting your pictures and tagging She Moves and PADA on Facebook or Instagram, you’ll go into the draw to win One Year’s Free Membership! *(One Month Membership not available for current She Moves members, everyone has a chance to win One Year’s Free Membership!)

Tama'ita'i Toa – a workshop to inform and inspire all those working with Pasifika Families on providing culturally competent care
2022-04-28 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Greymouth
Rāpare Thursday | 28 Āperira April 2022
9:00am to 3:00pm – via Zoom
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 HERE

PADA Popup Chat #28 - Neuro-Linguistic Programming NLP with Elaine Thompson
2022-04-27 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Online – Zoom link will be emailed to you
​PADA Popup Chats are back for 2022!
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.
Register to join our interactive PADA Popup Chat #28 Neuro-Linguistic Programming NLPwith Elaine Thompson from Your Life Live ItRāapa Wednesday 27 Āperira April 202210:30 am – 11:30 am
NLP is another tool in your kete when working with people in the perinatal period. After an NLP session, a person should be able to empower themselves by knowing they are in control of their life, actions and emotions so they can just show up as the best possible version of themselves.
What Elaine Thompson says about NLP..
N = neuro; we are looking at our minds, and the incredible and beautiful power they have to create our whole world. We think, we feel, we do. Everything we are begins with a thought. So how does that thought begin? Where are its roots?
L = linguistic; its roots are in language, the language of our world, the language of our Creator. Everything speaks to us. We receive messages through every one of our senses. Sometimes we remember, very often we don’t. We’ve been listening from the moment of our conception. And we are still listening now.
P = programming; are we aware of this? Because in the infinite complexity of being human, we have the power to make choices. To choose what we listen to, to choose what to keep, to choose what to lay down and leave. And so to own our thoughts, own our emotions and own our doings.
For me, this is where I teach from, where I parent from, where I aspire to make a difference from x
Learn more about Elaine at Your Life Live It here
Register to attend 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.

Tāmaki Makaurau| Auckland PADA Seminar - 24 Pīpiri | June 2021
2021-06-24 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Greymouth
PADA Seminars; providing education, training and networking to the perinatal workforce.

Email events@pada.nz for more information or click here to register.

Our focus for the Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland PADA Seminar is:

Asian Perinatal Mental Health

We will cover the general emotional wellbeing and care of Asian women during the perinatal period, in particular, the unique challenges and strengths faced by Asian women and systemic issues surrounding Asian women accessing care.

We are delighted to bring this seminar to Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland on 24 Pīpiri | June 2021 at: Life Church, 3 Lakewood Court, Manukau.

We have an exciting list of presenters lined up to bring tools, understanding and knowledge into your work with helping families in the perinatal period.

These seminars provide professional development for those supporting families affected by mental illness 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.

These seminars are of particular value to: Midwives, Social Workers, Psychologists, Nurses, GPs, Family Community Support Workers, Psychotherapists, Childbirth Educators, HR Professionals, Counsellors, Mental Health Clinicians, Early Childhood Educators, to list a few.

Presenters

~ Dr Aram Kim – Perinatal Psychiatrist Postnatal Depression in Asian Women: Unique Challenges and Unique Strengths

~ Kelly Feng/Ingrid Wang – Asian Family Services Emotional wellbeing and care of Asian women during the perinatal period, and the systemic issues surrounding Asian women accessing care

~ Vishal Rish & Bushra Ibrahim – TANI – The Asian Network Inc Healthy Babies Health Futures

~ Sue Lim – eCALD® National Programme Director Cultural Competence in Communication and CALD Perinatal Mental Health Resource

Registration Options

Non-member ~ $125 PADA Member/Students ~ $100

With thanks to COGS for funding to enable this seminar to go ahead.

About CALD in New Zealand (from www.ecald.com/about-us/about-ecald)

CALD in our eCALD® education programme refers to culturally and linguistically diverse groups who are migrants and refugees from Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American and African (MELAA) backgrounds.

Cultural competence refers to the ability to communicate and interact effectively between cultures. Cultural competence comprises four components: cultural awareness, sensitivity, knowledge and skills.

With increasing cultural diversity of the population in New Zealand, our health workforce is increasingly likely to care for clients or interact with colleagues with language, experiences, beliefs and cultures different from their own.

The New Zealand Ministry of Health requires District Health Boards to provide services that acknowledge the diversity of cultures and ensure services are accessible, culturally appropriate, effective and safe. As well, the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCAA) requires registration authorities to set standards of clinical competence and cultural competence.

Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington PADA Seminar – 5 Haratua | May 2021
2021-05-05 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Greymouth
PADA Seminars; providing education, training and networking to the perinatal workforce.

It is World Maternal Mental Health Day on 5 Haratua | May 2021!

We are proud to bring you our 2021 PADA Seminar Series to Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington on 5 Haratua | May 2021 at: The Nordmeyer Theatre, University of Otago, 21 Mein Street, Wellington.

We have an exciting list of presenters lined up to bring tools, understanding and knowledge into your work with helping families in the perinatal period.

These seminars provide professional development for those supporting families affected by mental illness 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.

These seminars are of particular value to: Midwives, Social Workers, Psychologists, Nurses, GPs, Family Community Support Workers, Psychotherapists, Childbirth Educators, HR Professionals, Counsellors, Mental Health Clinicians, Early Childhood Educators, to list a few.

Presenters

~ Keynote Speaker – Paula Tesoriero – Disability Rights Commissioner – The right to health & Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – What families need to be better supported

~ Mark Huthwaite – Specialist Maternal Mental Health Service – The Impact of COVID

~ Denise Guy & Joy Sipeli – Nākū Enei Tamariki Incorporated – Pasifika Shining Lights

~ Sarah Goldsbury – Neuropsychologist – Tapu While Hapū: Neuropsychological impacts of alcohol exposure in the womb

~ Paula Penfold and Emma Barrett – The story of Emma and the challenges of living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Registration Options

SMO/GPs ~ $150 Other health professionals ~ $100 Students ~ $85 Virtual attendance (via live Zoom) ~ $85

With thanks to The University of Otago and COGS for funding to enable this seminar to go ahead.

Click here to register (opens in new tab)

Become a member of PADA to support our mahi and receive reduced rates to our 2021 PADA Seminar Series as well as a host of other benefits! See our membership page for more details.

Click to download this flyer now to print and display on your noticeboards, and share with your colleagues and networks.

@WMMHD #maternalMHmatters

Run or Walk 5/10km for PADA in Perinatal Mental Awareness Health Week 2021
2021-05-03 - 2021-05-09 | Greymouth
PADA and Run NZ Run have teamed up to provide a fantastic fundraising opportunity!

Email events@pada.nz for more information or click here to register.

PADA and Run NZ Run have teamed up to hold a virtual run during Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week from the 3rd to the 9th of May 2021!

Our aim is to have as many people throughout Aotearoa New Zealand out running and walking for the benefit of their mental health, and, to highlight the invaluable work of PADA. There is no time limit for your run/walk. Take as long as you want. The goal is to run your favourite or usual course (even if it’s on your treadmill).

The entry fee is $19.95 through the purchase of your medal and if you’d like to run or walk in one of our T-Shirts for $25.00 we’ll post it to you when you register.

Your entry fee will go a long way towards supporting pregnant and new mums and dads on their parenting journey.
