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Introduction |
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Welcome to the 8th edition of IP News and the beginning of
Spring. Thanks for your feedback from the last issue - we have
provided you with the link again, so keep it coming.
This edition has lots of helpful news including highlights of
the recent New Zealand Community Safety & Injury Prevention
Awards held recently in Wellington. Another issue featuring in the
news lately is hearing loss and we have included an article which
provides some interesting facts.
As always, we welcome your stories.
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National Updates |
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New Zealand Community Safety & Injury Prevention Awards 2007 |
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These awards highlight the best of community-based injury
prevention and safety promotion. To find out who won and view
highlights and footage from this year's event click here.
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Tell Us What YOU Think! |
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The IP News editorial panel would love to hear what you think about
IP News. What could we include to make it more helpful for you? Do
you share IP News with colleagues and your network, and if so, how?
We would really appreciate any feedback to help us to
improve IP News!
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A Plan to Stop People Drowning |
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It's a sad fact that drowning is one of the major causes of
injury-related deaths of New Zealand children. To read more
click
here
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Tackling Family Violence in our Communities |
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The Prime Minister and Associate Social Development Minister
recently joined the Families Commission and the Ministry of Social
Development in launching the Campaign for Action on Family
Violence.
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Drive to the Conditions |
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Drivers travelling too fast for the conditions are the single
biggest road safety issue in New Zealand today. Find out about
ACC's 'Drive
to the Conditions' campaign
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Health and Safety in Hairdressing Evaluation |
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A new report into health and safety management practices shows an
awareness of health risks but says more needs to be done to
protect hairdressers from injury.
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Safekids Campaign, 12 October 2007, Nationwide |
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This year's theme is Drowning
Prevention and Cycle Safety. Please mark this date on your
calendar!
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Ministry of Health Violence Intervention Programme |
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This programme has been launched as the health sector's response
to violence with $11.2 million set aside in Budget 2007.
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Community Internship Programme |
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This programme is designed to promote effective relationships,
skills sharing and capacity building between sectors. Applications
close 23 October 2007.
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Family Violence Intervention Guidelines: Elder Abuse and Neglect |
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These guidelines present a six-step model for health care
providers to use when identifying and responding to elder abuse.
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Valuable Volunteers |
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Statistics New Zealand has published a report
'The Non-Profit Institutions Satellite Account Report' that
puts an economic value on the contribution of non-profit
institutions and unpaid volunteers.
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Bars Serving up Hearing Loss |
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The hospitality industry is the focus of a new Department of Labour
health and
safety campaign to raise awareness around the issue of noise
induced hearing loss.
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Suicide a Global Problem |
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Working to prevent suicide in all parts of the community and among
people of all ages is the focus of this year's World
Suicide Day.
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Regional Updates |
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DIY Safety Campaign |
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Falls from ladders by middle aged men are a problem in
Waimakariri. Injury Prevention Waimakariri has developed a campaign
targeting the home handyman. Contact Tessa Sturley on 03-313 6136
or email for more
information on this project.
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Living in the Country But Were Too Afraid to Ask |
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These interactive information sessions, targeted at new lifestyle
block owners, have been a collaborative effort between Injury
Prevention Waimakariri and many key players in the rural sector.
For more information contact Sue Halse, Rural Safety Co-ordinator,
Injury Prevention Waimakariri on 03-313 6136 or email
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Public Consultation |
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Let's Get Real: Real Skills for People Working in Mental Health and Addictions. Draft for Consultation 2007 |
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This draft framework describes the essential knowledge, skills and
attitudes required to deliver effective mental health and addiction
treatment services. It brings together the work of many people in
the mental health and addiction sector and also incorporates
feedback from regional workshops held in 2006. Your feedback is welcome by 12
October 2007
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Comings And Goings |
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Community & Public Health, Christchurch |
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Anne Collis has joined Community & Public
Health in Christchurch as the Project Co-ordinator for Stay on Your
Feet. Anne has worked for the CDHB for 12 years and has recently
completed the Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health. Contact Anne
at 03 379 9480 ext 768 or email. Welcome aboard
Anne!
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ACC |
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Former ACC Injury Prevention Consultant Peter
Newsome is moving to a position with the ACC Levy and
Scheme Management group as a Safety Management Advisor. Peter has
been in injury prevention for three years, and will still be based
in Christchurch. Alisa Davies has replaced
Peter.
There have also been a number of changes with the ACC Programme
Managers.
- Ann Rose has joined the team to work in the
older falls area. Her key project will be Tai Chi.
- Sam Clark has returned from parental leave and
is working part time in the home safety team.
- Jessica D'Brass will be going on study leave
for 5 months from mid September.
- Michael Johnson has commenced as Programme
Manager for Alcohol, Other Drugs & Intentional
Injury.
Also Lara Blackmore recently commenced work as
the new Injury Prevention Consultant at Palmerston North, after
taking some time off to study Human Nutrition and Health Promotion
at University.
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Injury Prevention Network of Aotearoa New Zealand |
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The IPNANZ said farewell to Isabel Bird on
Friday 17 August. Isabel was the Workforce Development Coordinator
and has made a big contribution to the Injury Prevention Workforce
Development Project.
Ruth Leversedge has been appointed as the new
IPNANZ Workforce Development Coordinator. She will be taking up her
new position on 23 October, and will be introduced to IPNANZ
members at the Weaving the Strands 2007 conference in Napier in
October.
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Events |
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World Aquatic Babies Congress, 6-8 October 2007, Wellington |
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Over 27 international speakers will combine to ensure that the
three days of lectures, workshops and panel discussions will
provide one of the greatest professional development
opportunities for swim teachers ever.
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2007, 8-14 October 2007 |
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This year's Mental Health Awareness Week
theme is all about connection.
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Health Innovation Awards Gala Dinner, Expo & Symposium, 10 October, Welington |
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To recognise those in NZ's health
sector who have developed better products, services and
processes
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IPNANZ Conference: Weaving the Strands 2007, 29-31 October 2007, Napier War Memorial Conference Centre, Napier |
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Registrations opened from 22 June 2007
The
Master of Ceremonies will be Pio Terei, with key note speakers
including Mereana Pitman, National Mâori Chairperson of Women's
Refuge, David Engwicht, social innovator and author from Australia,
and Jim Tully, Head of Communication and Journalism, School of
Political Science and Communication, University of Canterbury.
Registration fees are as follows:
IPNANZ Members: Early-bird $425.00, Standard $550.00, Day
registration $150.00
Non Members: Early-bird $525.00, Standard $620.00, Day
registration $200.00.
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White Ribbon Day |
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25 November is the international
day when people wear a white ribbon to show that they do not
condone men's violence towards women.
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5th National Suicide Prevention Symposium, 21-22 November 2007, Wellington School of Medicine & Health Sciences |
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SPINZ invites you to the 5th
National Suicide Prevention Symposium. This year's theme is
focused on how the many different sectors identified in the New
Zealand Suicide Prevention Strategy 2006 can contribute to the
prevention of suicide in this country. For further information
email Judit Frank
or phone on 09 300 7022.
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4th Asian Regional Conference on Safe Communities, 21-24 November 2007, Bangkok |
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More information
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National Conference on Offending by Young People, 26-28 November 2007. Wellington Town Hall |
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Further details
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Young People, Crime and Community Safety Conference 25-26 February 2007, RACV Club, Melbourne, Victoria |
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Young people are disproportionately involved in risk taking,
antisocial behaviours and other activities which compromise their
safety and the safety of others. This
conference will explore approaches to integrating
evidence-based prevention and early intervention strategies to
engage young people as active participants in community safety.
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9th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, 15-18 March 2008, Merida, Mexico |
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More information
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Safe Communities: Working Together to Make a Difference, 20-23 Octobeer 2008, Christchurch |
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SCFNZ and Christchurch City Council are proud to be hosting the
17th International Safe
Communities Conference. The conference is intended for
people involved in prevention, control & research activities
related to community safety. A professional conference organiser
has now been appointed, and the website will soon be updated.
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Information/Resources |
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RoadSense |
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The RoadSense website
is here to provide support for a new road safety strategy
targeted at primary and intermediate schools in high-crash
areas.
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New Zealand Patient Handling Guidelines |
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Check out the updated
New Zealand Patient Handling Guidelines page on the
Safer Industries Health site
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ALAC Strategic Plan 2007-2012 |
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Check out ALAC's new Strategic
plan
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New Guide to Help Employers Cut Costs, Reduce Crashes |
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LTNZ and ACC have launched a new resource to help NZ employers keep
their staff safe on the roads and improve the efficiency and
sustainability of their operations. To order a copy call 0800 699
000 or download a copy from Land Transport
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New TV Ad Confronts Speed |
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The ad confronts speeding drivers with the reality that the laws of
physics cannot be overcome by driver skill. Check out the
video
online
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It's All About Respect - Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect |
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Any older person is at risk of abuse and neglect. Age Concern has
produced a new DVD examining what respect means and includes case
studies that show how a lack of respect can lead to elder abuse and
neglect. The DVD costs $55 and is available from Age Concern
Information Centre. email or phone 04 801
9338
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YATA (Youth Access to Alcohol) Funding Available |
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Small grants of up to $2,000 are available to communities for
Youth
Access to Alcohol projects.
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Information on Alcohol |
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Search ALAC's library collections, see statistics about alcohol in
NZ, browse ALAC's occasional papers and research publications and
read their quarterly magazine here.
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Police |
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The Police provide a wide range of safety tips online
ranging from keeping safe as a visitor to NZ, to internet
safety.
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Rock Fishing Survey |
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A survey
completed over the 2005/2006 summer at four of Auckland's West
Coast beaches shows interesting information for planning and
safety organisations with a special focus on Rock Fishing.
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Preventing Child Injuries in the Home |
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Find out what you can do to
prevent common child injuries in your home
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Parental Supervision on Beaches |
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A survey has
recently been completed about the lack of quality supervision of
young children by parents/caregivers during aquatic recreation
at beaches.
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LivingWorks |
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This organisation
provides learning programmes that help caregivers play a role in
preventing suicide.
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Campaign for Action on Family Violence |
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To learn more and be updated on progress with key elements of the
campaign
click here
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Prevention and Management of Discomfort Pain and Injury Programe |
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ACC is providing training for the Prevention and Management of
Discomfort, Pain and Injury Programme free of charge around
the country.
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Fatigue in the Workplace |
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There is a new
fatigue section on the work
safety website. It includes information on tips for minimising
fatigue, managing rosters, the signs and causes of fatigue, and
driving and fatigue.
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Injury Prevention August 2007 |
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A new issue of 'Injury Prevention' is now available online, with
free access to these articles for IPNANZ members on our website. Just click Members' pages in
the main menu. Click Injury Prevention Journal in the menu that
appears on the left side of the page, and follow the instructions
on this page.
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Trends in Ethnic and Socioeconomic Inequalities in Mortality 1981-2004 |
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This is the
fourth report in the Decades of Disparity series. It updates
the earlier reports by providing estimates of ethnic inequalities
and income gradients in mortality (all-cause and by-cause) for
2001-04.
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Ministry of Health Newsletters |
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MOH website hosts a large number of recently published newsletters
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Recent Online News in Mental Health Promotion |
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The September issue of Mind
net a newsletter to help keep you informed about the latest
developments in mental health promotion and prevention in
Aotearoa, New Zealand.
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IPRU Factsheets |
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IPRU has a variety of factsheets
relating to injury available online.
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NPiS Newsletter |
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August edition
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Communities Living Injury Free Newsletter |
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August edition
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Safe Community Monthly News |
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September edition
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August 2007 IPLit Update |
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Click
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Kids Info Bulletin |
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August
2007
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Events |
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- World Aquatic Babies Congress, 6-8 October 2007, Wellington
- Mental Health Awareness Week 2007, 8-14 October 2007
- Health Innovation Awards Gala Dinner, Expo & Symposium, 10 October, Welington
- IPNANZ Conference: Weaving the Strands 2007, 29-31 October 2007, Napier War Memorial Conference Centre, Napier
- White Ribbon Day
- 5th National Suicide Prevention Symposium, 21-22 November 2007, Wellington School of Medicine & Health Sciences
- 4th Asian Regional Conference on Safe Communities, 21-24 November 2007, Bangkok
- National Conference on Offending by Young People, 26-28 November 2007. Wellington Town Hall
- Young People, Crime and Community Safety Conference 25-26 February 2007, RACV Club, Melbourne, Victoria
- 9th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, 15-18 March 2008, Merida, Mexico
- Safe Communities: Working Together to Make a Difference, 20-23 Octobeer 2008, Christchurch
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