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Introduction |
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Welcome to the Autumn edition of IP News. The temperatures are
starting to cool and we'll soon be searching for our winter
woollies. Daylight saving comes to an end on Sunday morning, 5
April - a reminder to check your electric blankets and smoke alarms
and replace batteries.
We have compiled lots of interesting items so grab a nice cup of
hot chocolate and have a read.
If you want to include your news in future editions of IP News,
contact us via email.
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National Updates |
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Hauora Maori Scholarships |
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Apply online by 10 April
2009.
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NZ Community Safety Awards |
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The 2008 NZ Community Safety Awards was an overwhelming success,
however, a change of focus by the Accident Compensation Corporation
(ACC) has resulted in sponsorship being withdrawn. SCFNZ is
hopeful of negotiating alternative options. Further updates, when
available, on the SCFNZ
website.
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Review of the Workplace Health and Safety Strategy for NZ to 2015 |
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The Workplace Health and Safety Strategy sets the priorities and
direction for health and safety in New Zealand workplaces. The
Department of Labour is undertaking a Strategy review that will be
reported up to government by the end of June 2009. Information
about the review terms of reference, process and opportunities for
input will be posted on the Department of Labour website on 10
April.
For further information contact Frances Lane Brooker (04 915
4322 or via email)
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IPNANZ Conference, Weaving the Strands 2009, 7-9 October 2009, Waititi Marae, Waitakere, Auckland |
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Invitation To Submit
Abstracts
This biennial IPNANZ conference
is now the premium event for Injury prevention practitioners
in Aotearoa.
Abstracts must be submitted by Friday 1 May 2009 for
consideration into the conference's programme. Abstracts will be
reviewed to ensure that the proposed papers are within the scope of
the conference and for technical merit and originality. Accepted
abstracts will be published in the conference handbook. To view the
instructions on how to submit abstracts
click here.
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Community Industry Research Projects |
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The NZIPS Secretariat wants to get your views on which topics you
consider lack good evidence-based research that can form the basis
of development of effective community strategies or
interventions.(Reference Priority result 6.2 2008 - 2011
Implementation Plan).
Please send your ideas for research projects that fit this criteria
to Judy Buchanan
before Friday 15 May 2009.
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Summer's Dangerous Waters |
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Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has released the drowning
statistics for the month of February.
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"Safe Start" Breakfasts |
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"Safe Start" breakfasts are being held by forestry companies,
designed to renew a workers' focus on health and safety at the
beginning of their very first day back on the job.
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ALAC Media Releases |
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Check out these media
releases from ALAC.
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Sale and Supply of Liquor and Liquor Enforcement Bill |
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The Sale and Supply of Liquor and Liquor Enforcement Bill passed
its first reading in Parliament. Read
more.
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Graffiti Vandalism Prevention Grant Funding |
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The purpose of the fund is to assist in the prevention of
graffiti and vandalism. Applications close 30 April 2009.
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New Zealand Crime and Safety Survey 2009 |
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This survey is
designed to provide justice sector agencies with information on
people's experience of crime and their views on public safety.
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Injury Prevention Workforce Development Needs Analysis and Workforce Education and Development Plan Underway |
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A project designed to strengthen the capacity and capability of the
injury prevention sector.
Read more.
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2008 Road Toll Statistics Update |
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The 2008 road toll statistics are available on the Ministry of
Transport website.
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First Roads of National Significance Identified |
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The government has announced the first seven
Roads of National Significance, which have been singled out as
essential routes that require priority treatment.
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Regional Updates |
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FREE Injury Prevention Workshops (7 May until 30 June) |
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Safekids will be running half-day workshops throughout the
country in May & June. The workshops will introduce the themes
of the 2009/2010 Campaign - Motor Vehicle Child Passenger Safety
and the prevention of Cutting & Piercing Injuries. For dates
in your area and how to register visit Safekids.
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Motorcyclists Targeted in Coromandel |
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ACC and NZ Police launched a
campaign to counteract the rising trend of motorcycle crashes
in Coromandel.
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Community Safekids Hero Award |
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A six-year-old Manurewa boy's quick thinking prevents his
younger brother from becoming another drowning statistic.
Read the full story.
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Community Safety in Taupo |
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Taupo District has recently committed its intent to becoming a Safe
Community. For further information and details of community safety
programmes within the Taupo District click here.
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Construction Managers' Safety Forum |
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New Plymouth injury Safe Trust teamed up with the Taranaki
Construction Safety Focus Group to organise a breakfast
forum aimed at construction managers and contractors.
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South Island Workshop |
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The New Zealand Injury Prevention Strategy - what's happened and
what's planned?
28 May, Christchurch
Focus on Falls, Drowning and Suicide Prevention strategies.
Hear from the New Zealand Injury Prevention Strategy team about
key achievements from the Strategy and also from lead agencies of
Falls, Drowning and Suicide Prevention Strategies about future
directions. Not to be missed!
Contact Sandra
James for details and to register.
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Operation Targets High-Risk Drivers |
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Police in the South Island have been targeting high-risk drivers in
an operation undertaken during March. Read more here.
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Public Consultation |
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Consultation on Children's Nightwear Regulations |
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The Ministry of Consumer Affairs have proposed changes to
children's nightwear regulations.
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Draft Land Transport Rule: Tyres and Wheels Amendment [(No 2) 2009]- Rule 32013/5 |
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Four changes are proposed to this
rule. Submissions close 9 April 2009.
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Draft Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods Amendment (2009) Rule 45001/2 |
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Makes changes to the requirements for the safe transport of
dangerous goods on land in New Zealand. Submissions close on 9
April 2009.
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Transport Monitoring Indicator Framework |
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The Ministry of Transport have invited feedback on their draft
Transport Monitoring Indicator Framework.
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Sale of Liquor and Liquor Enforcement Bill |
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This Bill has just passed its first reading.
Read about the bill and find out more. The bill will be going
to select committee and calling for submissions.
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Comings And Goings |
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ACC |
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Megan Bly from the NZIPS team commenced 12
month's maternity leave from the end of March.
Rebekka Still has resigned from her injury
prevention position in Lower Hutt.
Jacqui Coyne has commenced as an IPC in
Whangarei.
David Peirce has returned to the Auckland
delivery team, having completed a secondment in Public Safety.
Kevin Rowe has been appointed to cover for
Anna Lardelli who is away on maternity leave.
Hannah Thipthorpe has been appointed Team
Manager, Public Safety, based in Wellington.
Rebecca Reid has resigned from her position as
IPC in Wellington, and has now started in
her new role as Relationship Manager. (For Providers)
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Events |
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ANIHKD National Hui "Whanau Knowledge in Action", 20-22 April 2009, Napier |
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Registrations via their
website.
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National Forum on Family Violence Prevention, 22 April 2009, Waitakere |
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Waitakere City Council is hosting a
family violence forum. The focus of the day is: local
government working together and with community to prevent family
violence.
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Safeguard National Health and Safety Conference, 6-7 May 2009, Auckland |
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Register
here.
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Muscular Dystrophy Association of NZ Conference, 7-9 May 2009, Auckland |
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The Muscular Dystrophy Association of NZ inc is celebrating its
50th anniversary by hosting an international conference themed
Window On
Tomorrow.
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ALAC Working Together Conference, 14-15 May 2009, Wellington |
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Full details of the conference and accommodation options are
available on the ALAC
website.
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Families Day, 15 May 2009, Nationwide |
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A day to
remember the benefits of being part of family or whâanau.
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Rural Women National Conference, 15-17 May 2009, Wellington |
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The inaugural RWNZ Enterprising Rural Woman Award 2009 will be
presented during this conference.
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Inaugural Patient Safety Conference, 29 May 2009, Wellington |
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Presentations by experts in patient safety and emergency
medical practice.
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Y2012 Working Together Transforming the Future, Te mahi ngatahi amau hou amau pai, 7-10 June 2009, Rotorua |
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Plunket's National Conference will be held in Rotorua 7-10 June
2009. Go to their website
for more details or email Plunket for more
information.
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Australasian Winter Conference on Brain Research 2009, 29 August-2 September 2009, Queenstown |
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Enjoy the sights of Queenstown while attending this conference.
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Foundation Course in Injury Prevention: Te Aho Tapu, 1-3 September 2009, Wellington |
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Learn the basics of how to run effective, best-practice injury
prevention programmes while gaining six NZQA unit standards made up
of 22 credits. For more information see the Professional
Development page of the website. Register
your interest now with Bev
Jarvis as there is a limit of 20 places.
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SPINZ Culture and Suicide Prevention in Aotearoa, 10-11 September 2009, Wellington |
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Call for
Abstracts
Suicide Prevention Information
New Zealand (SPINZ) is now seeking contributions for its
2009 symposium, 'Culture and Suicide Prevention in
Aotearoa'.
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Living in an Ageing Society - Shaping Tomorrow Today, 7-9 October 2009, Wellington |
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Age Concern New Zealand and the New Zealand Association of
Gerontology are joining together to host a major
conference. The call for papers is now open.
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IPNANZ 2009 Conference, 7-9 October 2009, Hoani Waititi Marae, Waitakere City |
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This year IPNANZ celebrate their 10th year. Read all about their
conference here.
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National Australian Conference Evidence Based Clinical Leadership, 27-29 May 2009, Adelaide |
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This year's conference theme is 'the
perfect blend of evidence and practice'
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2nd China International Forum on Workplace Emergency Management and Emergency Rescue Technology & Equipment Exhibition, 1-3 July 2009, Beijing |
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Details on their website.
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9th National Conference on Injury Prevention & Safety Promotion, 26-28 July 2009, Melbourne |
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Registrations now open. More details on the website.
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18th International Conference on Safe Communities, 13-15 August 2009, Cali, Colombia |
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Call for
Abstracts
The theme is Safe Policies as an
axis for development. Abstract submission closes 10 April.
Further information on the website.
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Safety 2010 - 10th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, 21-24 September 2010, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, UK |
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This major international
conference brings together stakeholders in the prevention of
unintentional injuries and violence from around the world to
exchange information and experiences.
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Research |
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Otago University Research Unit |
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Check out what research is underway at the IPRU
based at Otago University.
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Information/Resources |
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Be Burn and Fire Wise |
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A brochure with practical and helpful tips to prevent
burns.
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Child Protection Studies Programme |
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A training
programme to enhance the skills of those who are involved
with children.
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New Pool Alone Brochure |
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Available free of charge via the Water Safety New Zealand
website
this brochure highlights the importance of supervision at
swimming pools.
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Teacher's Toolbox |
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WaterSafe Auckland has developed a series of Guides and Fact Sheets
designed to assist teachers in planning and preparation for
aquatics units. These cover a variety of topics, from the A-Z of
aquatics to aquatic games and Auckland-specific location guides.
Available from WaterSafe
Auckland.
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Driveway Runover Incidents |
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Injury Free Counties Manukau has launched an educational video
aimed at raising awareness about driveway run-over incidents. Read
more in their media
release.
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Scooter Survival Website |
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ACC have created a website with fun tips,
video clips and information to help people know what to look for
when buying a scooter, what protective gear to wear and how to
ride safely.
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Employers Reminded of Health and Safety Responsibilities on Multi-Company Sites |
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The Department
of Labour is reminding employers who have overall control of
a work site that they have health and safety responsibilities
for all employees who work there.
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Mortality and Demographic Data 2005 |
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This data collates and analyses information on the
underlying causes of all deaths registered in New Zealand.
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Breaking Down the Barriers Between OHS and Community Safety |
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How to encourage workplace health and safety practitioners to use
their skills and resources to benefit local communities, a
informative article in Safeguard Issue 113
January/February 2009.
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Eat to Stay Sharp |
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Some useful tips
on what and when to eat.
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HabitAtWork |
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Learn more about
preventing and managing discomfort, pain and injury.
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Car Parking and Safer Parking Initiative |
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Information available on the Ministry
of Justice website.
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Programme of Action for Pacific Peoples |
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Read more about this programme at the Ministry of Justice website.
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Community Action Toolkit |
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Designed to reduce and prevent
family violence.
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ALAC Blog |
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Check out the ALAC
blog.
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ALAC Scholarships and Grants |
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Check out what ALAC has available on their website.
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Farmsafe News and Views |
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Read the latest update from Farmsafe.
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Safekids Information Centre Kidsinfo |
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February
2009
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New Zealand Safety Council Newsletters |
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Summer edition 1 newsletter
Summer edition 2 newsletter
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Injury Prevention Research Literature - IPLit Update |
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Latest
issue now available
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IPNANZ Update |
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Issue #
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Issue #
50
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Safe Community Monthly News |
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Issue
No 19
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Police Ten-One Newsletter |
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February
Edition
March
Edition
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INFOIRSST Newsletter |
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Volume 07-02 - March 2009
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Re-launch of SPINZ Newsletter - a New Format |
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The
SPINZ Newsletter is aimed at people from a range of sectors,
e.g. health, education, community organisations, NGOs, academia
etc, working within suicide prevention or who are interested in
suicide prevention information. Articles focus on research, news,
updates and sector developments specific to suicide prevention in
New Zealand, subscribe online.
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In Touch Newsletter |
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Read the Summer
2009 edition of this quarterly newsletter from the Mental
Health Foundation of New Zealand.
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Te Rito News |
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Issue No
17. Published by Family and Community Services, Ministry of
Social Development.
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SWOV Newsletter |
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SWOV is the Dutch national road safety research institute. Read
their latest news.
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Events |
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- ANIHKD National Hui "Whanau Knowledge in Action", 20-22 April 2009, Napier
- National Forum on Family Violence Prevention, 22 April 2009, Waitakere
- Safeguard National Health and Safety Conference, 6-7 May 2009, Auckland
- Muscular Dystrophy Association of NZ Conference, 7-9 May 2009, Auckland
- ALAC Working Together Conference, 14-15 May 2009, Wellington
- Families Day, 15 May 2009, Nationwide
- Rural Women National Conference, 15-17 May 2009, Wellington
- Inaugural Patient Safety Conference, 29 May 2009, Wellington
- Y2012 Working Together Transforming the Future, Te mahi ngatahi amau hou amau pai, 7-10 June 2009, Rotorua
- Australasian Winter Conference on Brain Research 2009, 29 August-2 September 2009, Queenstown
- Foundation Course in Injury Prevention: Te Aho Tapu, 1-3 September 2009, Wellington
- SPINZ Culture and Suicide Prevention in Aotearoa, 10-11 September 2009, Wellington
- Living in an Ageing Society - Shaping Tomorrow Today, 7-9 October 2009, Wellington
- IPNANZ 2009 Conference, 7-9 October 2009, Hoani Waititi Marae, Waitakere City
- National Australian Conference Evidence Based Clinical Leadership, 27-29 May 2009, Adelaide
- 2nd China International Forum on Workplace Emergency Management and Emergency Rescue Technology & Equipment Exhibition, 1-3 July 2009, Beijing
- 9th National Conference on Injury Prevention & Safety Promotion, 26-28 July 2009, Melbourne
- 18th International Conference on Safe Communities, 13-15 August 2009, Cali, Colombia
- Safety 2010 - 10th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, 21-24 September 2010, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, UK
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