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2007 National Training Days Report |
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The Balance NZ National Training Days where held on the 16-18th of November 2007. Speakers, both international and local, gave presentations on a wide range of topics including quality of life, bipolar employment issues and suicide prevention. Many of the speaker's presentations have been made available for you to read through in PDF format below. Copyright for the downloadable PDFs rests with the original authors, please contact them for permission if you wish to use any of the content.
Below is a brief overview of each speaker who was at this year's training days. Not all PDF presentations were available at time of publishing, but will be made available in a later update:
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Associate Professor Annette Beautrais is the Principal investigator for the Canterbury Suicide Project. She is a well-known researcher internationally whose interests include risk and protective factors in suicidal behaviour, pathways to suicidal behaviour, suicide prevention and the impact of bereavement by suicide on close family members. Her presentation was related to Suicide Prevention & Helping Families.
Here are the slides/notes from her presentation, in PDF format:
 Annette Beautrais - Suicide Prevention Presentation 360.16 Kb
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Dr Erin Michalak is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Mood Disorders, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Canada. Her presentation dealt with Quality of Life and Bipolar Disorder. and the global CREST-BD research collaboration team.
Here are the slides/notes from her presentation, in PDF format:
Erin Michalak - Quality of Life Presentation 411.82 Kb
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Dr. Melinda Suto is a Senior Instructor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Dr. Melinda Suto co-presented along with Ms Sandra Hale on self-management strategies and bipolar disorder.
Here are the slides/notes from their presentation, in PDF format:
Melinda Suto + Sandra Hale - Wellness Strategies Presentation 314.64 Kb
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Presentation by Merryn Statham, Director of SPINZ (Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand) and Tim Antric, Project Manager of the National Depression Campaign for the Mental Health Foundation. Merryn and Tim provided an overview of the Foundation’s activities and mission.
Tim Antric + Merryn Statham - MHF Presentation 364.49 Kb |
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Associate Professor Samson Tse is the Associate Dean International in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland. Samson's presentation reviewed and discussed the research studies on work rehabilitation and bipolar disorder to identify what the specific issues are for people with bipolar disorder who want to return to or remain in the paid workforce.
Here are the slides from his presentation, in PDF format:
Samson Tse-Work and Bipolar Disorder 1.73 Mb
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Frank Bristol (manager of Balance NZ) and Nygllhuw Morris (director of web-design company Kiwiwebs) gave a presentation on the Balance NZ Digital Strategies Project and an overview of online CMS (content management systems).
Here are the slides/notes from their presentation, in PDF format:
Balance NZ - Digital Strategy Presentation* 1.33 Mb
* this file has been heavily compressed, if you require the original quality file please contact
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CREST.BD is a research team comprised of bipolar disorder specialists from around the globe. CREST stands for Collaborative RESearch Team and they study the psychosocial issues related to Bipolar Disorder.
Here are the slides/notes from their presentation, in PDF format:
CREST.BD Team - Psychosocial Issues Presentation 763.27 Kb
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National Training Days 2007 Venue Map |
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Here is a map of the conference location for your convenience. The full address is:
GraceWay Apostolic Church
69 Grey Street
Hamilton East
Hamilton
New Zealand
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2007 National Training Days Accommodation |
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You will need to make your own arrangements, as accommodation is not provided. The following list may help you find somewhere to stay (but this is not an exhaustive list):
Hamilton Gardens Hotel
93 Grey St,
Phone: 07 856-5446 Fax 07 856-5511
Reservations only: 0508 493 556
Email:
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Web: www.nzmotels.co.nz/hamiltongardensmotel
Rates single $85, double $99, extra $16
Manhattan Lodge Motel
218 Grey St,
Phone/Fax: 07 856-3785
Reservations only: 0800 000 071
Email:
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Web: www.nzmotels.co.nz/manhattan
$89 - $109
Aspen Manor
209 Grey St,
Phone: 07 856-9029 Fax: 07 856-9028
Reservations only: 0800 277 379
Email:
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Web: www.aspenmanor.co.nz
$110 - $135
J’s Backpackers
8 Grey St
Phone: 07 856-8914
Email:
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Web: www.jsbackpackers.co.nz
Dormitory $24 Double room $56
Dey St Village Hostel
Cnr Dey and Brookfield Sts
Phone: 07 856-9700
Web: www.deystvillage.co.nz
Yet to be confirmed
Stop Off (Bed and Breakfast)
31a Knighton Rd, Hillcrest
Phone:07 856-9522
Email:
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Other Options
Glenview International Hotel
Venturer Inn and Suites
Abbey Motor Lodge
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2007 National Training Days Programme |
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The National Training Days are held in Hamilton this year, from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th November. The times shown below are preliminary, and as such may be subject to change.
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PROGRAMME
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FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
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SUNDAY
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8:00-9:30am
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Registration
9:00 am Powhiri/Welcome
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Registration
Individual Sessions on website mgt
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SESSION 1:
9:30- 11:00am
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Dr Erin Michalak
QUALITY OF LIFE AND BIPOLAR WORKSHOP
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Assoc. Professor Annette Beautrais
SUICIDE PREVENTION/ HELPING FAMILIES WORKSHOP
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Mr Frank Bristol
DIGITAL STRATEGY WORSHOP
Individual/Regional
Group Sessions
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11:00-11:30am
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MORNING TEA |
MORNING TEA |
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SESSION 2:
11:30-12:30am
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Dr Melinda Suto &
Ms Sandra Hale
WELLNESS STRATEGIES FOR LIVING WITH BP WORKSHOP
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Merryn Statham &
Tim Antric
MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION PRESENTATION
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Regional
Groups
Meetings/Strategic Planning
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12:30-1:30pm |
LUNCH |
LUNCH
BALANCE NZ AGM
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LUNCH |
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SESSION 3:
1:30-3:00pm
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Assoc. Professor
Samson Tse
EMPLOYMENT AND BIPOLAR DISORDER WORKSHOP
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Mr Frank Bristol
PROJECT HoPE
DEVELOPMENTS ON
THE BALANCE NZ
WEBSITES
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Trustees/Board
Members
Strategic Planning
Meeting
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3:00-3:30pm |
BREAK |
BREAK
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SESSION 4:
3:30-5:00pm |
Mr Nygllhuw Morris
Mr Frank Bristol
DIGITAL STRATEGY
WORKSHOP:
Manage your own
website effectively
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Dr Erin Michalak
Dr Melinda Suto
Ms Sandra Hale
Speakers panel discussion and interactive workshop
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Strategic Planning
Meeting (Cont'd)
Fundig Subcommittee
Meeting
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DINNER (Spit roast)
AFTER DINNER CONCERT
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Informal BBQ
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| Intentional Peer Support Training Evaluation |
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The “Intentional Peer Support” Training facilitated by Shery Mead and Chris Hansen was a great success. The workshop was organised by Balance NZ and hosted by Balance Wanganui and 75 people from Otago to Auckland attended the training over the 4 days from 21st September to 24th September 2006.
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