Issue #5 | April 2007
 
   
 
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Welcome to the 5th Edition of IP News.

As we are still enjoying the last weeks of our late Summer, Water Safety should still be a consideration. There is some good information contained in this issue, including swimming pool guidelines and exciting discounts on water safety aids. There are a lot of other interesting facts and events too. One item of note is the change in management of the newsletter - more information about this can be found in Comings and Goings.

Remember to let us know if you have any interesting information to be included in future editions.

Enjoy the final days of Summer.

 
 
  National Updates  
  UNICEF Innocenti Report  
  In the wake of the UNICEF Innocenti report showing New Zealand's young are the least likely of children in 24 developed countries to survive to adulthood, the Public Health Association is reiterating its support for the repeal section 59 of the Crimes Act.  
 
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  Swimming Pool Guidelines for Schools  
  The Swimming Pool Guidelines for Schools have been updated and can be viewed here or downloaded in document form.  
 
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  Ministers and Taskforce to Lead Campaign Against Sexual Violence  
  Justice Minister Mark Burton and Women's Affairs Minister Lianne Dalziel announce the establishment of a ministerial group to combat sexual violence.  
 
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  ACC Research Awards  
  The ACC has contracted the Health Research Council to administer awards for research in injury prevention and rehabilitation. Next round closes in September 2007.  
 
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  Swim For Life  
  Water Safety New Zealand are proud to partner with WEET-BIX in an effort to address the concerning status of children learning to swim in New Zealand with the intention that every New Zealand child will be able to swim 200m confidently and competently. Further information can be viewed here.  
 
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  New Rules for Heavy Vehicle Brakes  
  New safety requirements for heavy vehicle brakes come into force on 1 March 2007. The Heavy-vehicle Brakes Rule aims to improve safety for all road users by improving the performance of heavy vehicle brakes and reducing crashes.  
 
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  Neighbourhood Accessibility Planning  
  Neighbourhood accessibility planning is an initiative designed to help councils improve walking and cycling access and safety.  
 
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  Partnership Agreement Between Water Safety New Zealand and RFD  
  Water Safety New Zealand and RFD are pleased to announce the signing of a partnering agreement to promote water safety whereby members can receive discounts on lifejackets and buoyancy aids. Click on either of the links below for more information.
http://www.watersafety.org.nz/rfd/index.asp or http://www.boatsafe.org.nz/links/
 
 
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  Public Consultation  
  Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Equipment Amendment  
  LTSA are consulting on a draft legislation which will extend the current provisions for objective noise testing of vehicles in the New Zealand fleet. The deadline for submissions is 19 April 2007.  
 
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  Comings And Goings  
  NZIPS Secretariat  
 

After three years with the NZIPS Secretariat, Megan Bly has moved on to a new role. She has been seconded to the Minister for ACC Office to work as her Private Secretary. One of Megan's roles has been her close involvement with the IP Newsletter and she will be missed.

Fleur Mulligan has taken over the challenging task of managing the IP Newsletter. Fleur can be contacted on 04 918 7124 or alternatively via e-mail fleur.mulligan@acc.co.nz

Moira Kelling joined the NZIPS team as Team Administrator in February 2007. Apart from providing administrative support to the NZIPS team she will also assist Fleur with the IP Newsletter and other project management tasks.

 
 
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  WaterSafe Auckland Inc  
  Barbara Venville joined WaterSafe Auckland as their Regional Promotions Manager in October 2006. Barbara is responsible for implementing the regional Safe Summer campaign, coordinating the regional drowning prevention programmes and promoting & facilitating the WaterSafe Policy and Education programmes.  
 
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  Safekids  
  Cynthia Thomas was appointed Safekids Campaign National Coordinator at the end of January 2007. She has been busy planning for the Safekids 07/08 Campaign which focuses on Drowning Prevention and Child Cycle Safety. As a mother, Cynthia is very passionate about child safety, and in promoting effective child injury prevention strategies throughout New Zealand.  
 
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  Auckland Regional Transport Authority  
  Juanita de Senna formerly of Safekids NZ is now working at (ARTA) as a Work Place Travel Plan Co-ordinator. In her new role she hopes to reduce carbon emissions and injury in the Auckland region, developing work place travel plans that promote carpooling, cycling, walking and public transport - environmental and sustainability initiatives that will contribute to air quality, improved road, cycle and pedestrian safety. She looks forward to making this contribution in this role. Contact details: juanita.desenna@arta.co.nz, 09 379 4422 Ext: 9091.
 
 
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  Events  
  Professional Development in Bay of Plenty Region, Mount Maunganui, 2 April 2007  
  Water Safety New Zealand is hosting a regional forum in the Bay of Plenty Region, with topics for discussion including water safety initiatives, drowning statistics, special projects.  
 
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  Shared Services Across Local Government Conference, Duxton Hotel, Wellington, 16-17 April 2007  
  The objective of this conference is to promote a sharing of knowledge and learning across the local government sector, about the design and implementation of shared services arrangements, spanning a wide range of local authority services and issues. To download a registration brochure, go to their website. click here  
 
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  New Zealand Infant & Early Childhood Aquatics  
 

Following the highly successful New Zealand Infants & Early Childhood Aquatics roadshow last year, Water Safety New Zealand is running three more courses in 2007.

  • 14 and 15 April in Christchurch;
  • 9 and 10 June in Wellington;
  • 8 and 9 September in Auckland
 
 
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  Central Region Addictions Forum, Convention Centre, Palmerston North, 18-19 April 2007  
  This forum will provide the opportunity to question and debate the current top issues around addiction and to meet with colleagues in a rapidly changing alcohol and other drugs scene.  
 
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  Enhancing Our community, Rotorua Convention Centre, 30 April – 2 May 2007  
 

A conference on creating social inclusion for people with experience of mental illness. To see the programme and register on line click here.

 
 
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  Annual Safekids Campaign Information & Planning Workshops  
  Safekids will be running 19 half-day workshops throughout the country in April and May. The workshops introduce the themes of the 2007/08 Safekids National Campaign - Drowning Prevention and Cycle Safety.  
 
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  Inaugural Safeguard National Health and Safety Conference, Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, 1-2 May 2007  
  Safeguard brings you the definitive health and safety conference for 2007. If the health and safety of your team and the productivity of your organisation is your responsibility, this conference is a must-attend event.
 
 
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  ALAC Working Together Conference 2007, Rydges Hotel, Christchurch, 3–4 May 2007  
  ALAC's 10th Working together Conference is being planned now. To get more information, click here.  
 
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  Plunket Convention - Connecting Communities across Generations – Dunedin, 13-17 May 2007  
  Dr Truby King founded Plunket on 14 May 1907 to help the mothers and save the babies. In May 2007, this well known NZ icon will turn 100 and Plunket is celebrating with a centenary conference. For the first time in Plunket's history, volunteers and clinical teams will come together to share in the event of the century. With over 1300 people already registered, space if very limited - be sure to register today. Go to plunket for further information.  
 
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  IPNANZ Foundation Certificate in Injury Prevention: Te Aho Tapu  
 

This is a great training opportunity for new IP practitioners. A Four day block course will be held in Hamilton on 15 - 18 May 2007. Enrolments close 5pm 6 April 2007.

The next course is being held in Auckland 31 July - 3 August 2007. Contact Isabel Bird, IPNANZ Workforce Development Coordinator: i.bird@ipn.org.nz or visit our website.

 
 
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  Local Government New Zealand Annual Conference, Dunedin, 15-18 July 2007  
 

More details will be available as they are finalised. For enquiries in the meantime, click on the following link.

 
 
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  The International Transport Conference 2007, Christchurch Convention Centre, 25-27 July 2007.  
  This exciting conference will discuss new ideas about multi-modal, integrated, sustainable transport directions for the next 50 years and beyond.
 
 
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  NZ Safety Week, Nationwide, 3-9 September 2007  
  Although the specific locations are yet to be announced the 2007 NZ Safety Week is currently being planned. Tracey Thomson is representing IP consultants and will be sending updates out as they occur.
 
 
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  World Aquatic Babies Congress 2007, Wellington, 6–8 October 2007  
 

This event will be an unparalleled opportunity to gather with, share and learn from professionals involved in infant aquatics from all over the world. Leading presenters, academics and theorists will aim to challenge and inform. The conference will provide a unique networking experience.

Check out their website for more info and to register from 1 April 2007.

 
 
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  IPNANZ CONFERENCE & AGM 2007 Napier War Memorial Conference Centre, Napier, 29-31 October 2007  
 

IPNANZ invites you to submit abstracts for workshop and presentations in line with the conference theme 'weaving the strands' before Friday 15 June 2007

Key note speakers for the conference include David Engwicht from Brisbane - award-winning author, artist and 'street philosopher' and Jim Tully from Christchurch our well know and highly regarded media specialist. Registrations for the conference will open on 22 June 2007 For more information, please visit their website.

 
 
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  Two Nations, Ten Cultures? The Combined APSAC and Cutting Edge Addiction Conference, Aotea Centre, Auckland, 4-7 November 2007  
 

This conference aims to demonstrate that diversity, science, best clinical practice, spirituality, consumer involvement and prevention, combine to form a strong core to a modern and effective addiction field. To find out more visit the conference website.

 
 
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  Information/Resources  
  NZIPS Annual Report Available  
 

Please click here click here to access the Annual Report.

 
 
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  New Zealand Mountain Safety Council Pamphlets  
 

New Zealand Mountain Safety Council was formed in 1966 in response to a growing concern over an increasing number of accidents in the bush and mountains. Representatives from a number of government and recreational organisations formed an incorporated society with the goal of enhancing safety in outdoor adventure activities. Pamphlets can be found here.

 
 
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  Road Code Gets ‘Makeover’ at 70  
  The official New Zealand Road Code has undergone a major makeover. Check out the changes here.  
 
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  SCFNZ New Factsheets  
  A number of new factsheets have been developed by SCFNZ in the last few months. Including latest injury fatalities and hospitalisations by territorial local authorities. Click here for factsheets and resources that can be downloaded.
 
 
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  Passport to Safety (P2S)  
 

First training for P2S has taken place in New Plymouth with 10 facilitators. Click below to do the mini test and for more information on the P2S programme.

 
 
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  Injury Information Manager  
  Statistics NZ was appointed Injury Information Manager in 2002. This involves co-ordinating the production of official injury statistics across agencies that produce injury data and providing a programme of statistics and information services. Go to the website below and search injury prevention.
 
 
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  Alcohol Healthwatch  
  A fact sheet on Alcohol Related Violence in Families and Communities. Check it out at the link below.  
 
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  Land Transport News  
  Check out the latest newsletter from Land Transport Safety Authority on their website.  
 
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  Injury Prevention Research Unit  
  The IPRU provides a statistical information enquiry system on their website. They also provide links to various statistics on NZ injury such as comparing injury to other causes of hospitalization and death, major causes of injury and the National Injury Query System as well as fact sheets and reports.  
 
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  National Drug Policy Released  
  The Ministry of Health has released the National Drug Policy which sets out the Governments policy for tobacco, alcohol, illegal and other drugs within a single framework.  
 
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  Health Impact Assessment  
  The Public Health Advisory Committee have published a document outlining the benefits and principles of the Health Impact Assessment model which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of populations.  
 
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  Alcohol Use in NZ  
 

The report provides information on alcohol consumption and drinking patterns, as well as problems relating to one's own or someone's drinking. The report also presents results about youth drinking and supply of alcohol to youth. Differences in alcohol use between males and females, Maori and non-Maori and across age groups are reported.

Download the report from the website below.

 
 
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