Freyberg square, Pioneer Women's and Ellen Melville Hall

The redesign of Freyberg Square and refurbishment of Pioneer Women’s and Ellen Melville Hall are being funded by the Waitematā Local Board and by city centre businesses and residents through the targeted rate.

The proposals will provide a better pedestrian connection from High Street to Courthouse Lane and the recently upgraded O’Connell Street, building on the success of that popular improvement. It also proposes closing off the roadway to the front of the Pioneer Women’s and Ellen Melville Hall to improve safety and create an improved public square that better integrates with the community facility.

To find out more and have your say then go to http://www.shapeauckland.co.nz/consultations/freyberg-square-pioneer-womens-and-ellen-melville-hall/

Creating change: Mobilising communities to prevent family and whānau violence

For those who were not able to attend this event, the presentations are now available online at https://nzfvc.org.nz/seminars. These include the video of Lori Michau’s talk on SASA!, the slides from Sheryl Hann and Shirleyanne Brown’s presentations and links for further information about community mobilisation in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. Please feel free to share these with colleagues, networks and friends. You can watch Lori Michau’s talk as two 30 minute slots – it breaks quite naturally at the halfway point. 

Auckland Alcohol Planning Forum

ACTION ON ALCOHOL – ENHANCING OUR EFFORTS
Auckland Alcohol Planning Forum

Tuesday 15th September 2015
9:30am to 4:15pm
Waipuna Conference Centre, Mount Wellington

58 Waipuna Road, Mt. Wellington, Auckland

About the Forum
The Action on Alcohol Plan aims to reduce alcohol-related harm and inequalities in Auckland.

At previous regional forums the sector called for: greater collaboration and co-ordination; a strategic framework to support cohesiveness and an inter-sectoral approach; to build on the work already underway; and to build capacity and grow resources.

In response to these needs an Executive Planning Group was established. They have worked collaboratively to develop and begin implementation of the Action on Alcohol Plan.

We’d now like to share the Plan with the wider sector in order to:

·         Increase awareness and understanding of the Plan, and build support for its effective implementation;
·         To identify opportunities to enhance the implementation of the Plan through – collaboration, co-ordination and otherwise adding value;
·         To gain sector input on priorities for next 18 months.

Who should attend the Forum?
We invite people with an interest in reducing alcohol-related harm in Auckland to join the Forum. This includes those from statutory agencies, policy and planning, local government, community organisations, addictions and treatment, health and social services such as Health Promotion, Injury Prevention and Violence Prevention.

Registration
Please fill in and submit the registration either online http://tinyurl.com/qdom66ghttp://goo.gl/forms/fp7QX1Xhrr

(For any enquiries, please contact Esther U at or 09 5207038.)

The Forum is free, however registration is essential.

www.ahw.org.nz

ADCOSS FORUM ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE


Just to let you know that the ADCOSS forum on Domestic Violence that was to be held at the Western Springs Garden Community Centre next Thursday has been cancelled.  We are planning to do a forum on this issue but not until next year.  Thank you very much for you interest in this.

Suffrage Commemoration 2015

Women’s Health Action invites you to celebrate the anniversary of women’s suffrage in Aotearoa New Zealand with guest speaker Dr Ngahuia Te Awekotuku.

Date:Wednesday, 16 September

Time:6pm – 7:30pm

Venue:GridAKL, 132 Halsey Street, Auckland Central

Tickets:$20 include glass of juice or wine and nibbles. Cash raffle tickets available on the night.Dr Ngahuia Te Awekotuku is an academic, curator, prolific writer, and Māori lesbian activist. In 2010, she was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori culture.

Tickets can be purchased online or by cheque or direct deposit by contacting Women’s Health Action on or phone 09 520 5295.

Auckland Conversations- City Limits: the urbanisation

Australasian economies and cities are changing. Despite mining and agricultural booms, economic activity is gravitating towards big cities and their centres. These new patterns create challenges: longer commutes; geographic divides that limit opportunities for both businesses and individuals; and put social fabric under strain.

Join us at the next Auckland Conversation to hear John Daley discuss the effects of changing economies.

To make the most of 21st century urbanisation, and share the benefits fairly, requires reforms to planning, transport and taxation. These are the core of the reform agenda for our times.

Tuesday 1 September 2015
5pm – Networking (cash bar)
5.30pm – Presentation
7pm – Event closes
Maritime Room, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland | Free

More information http://aucklandcouncil.uq.co.nz/mail/view/i4PxifhjaEGIKwjSp9_-fg

Self Esteem and Empowerment for Women

The workshop is designed to provide an environment where women can safely explore their own issues of self-esteem and empowerment.  Limiting patterns will be identified and strategies such as role play, visualisation and art work will be utilised as a means of bringing about a greater sense of well-being and empowerment.

Tutor Chris Johannis is a Psychosynthesis Counsellor and Psychotherapist specialising in relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma recovery, life crises, life transitions, eating disorders and sexual abuse.

self esteem

Social Enterprise and Social Justice Conference 2015

3rd-4th September
This conference has been designed to give community workers the opportunity to hear from leading experts in social innovation/enterprise and social justice. Given the government’s growing interest in the comercilisation of social services we feel it is timely to offer social workers the opportunity to hear from some of New Zealand’s top social entrepreneurs as well as learn the skills behind social enterprise. We will also hear from innovative social workers and learn how to develop an innovative mindset to deliver best practice. This conference will also have a focus on social justice. Key note speakers will share how they have created change in communities and policy. Workshops will focus on developing kills in advocacy, particularly advocacy and effective ways to gain support for your organization. This is a rare opportunity to hear from so many experienced people in one setting. Check out our speakers through the links below.
Conference workshops will contribute to social workers’ continuing professional development portfolios.
Details
Date: September 3rd-4th
Location: University of Auckland Epsom Campus.
Cost: only $90 for two, fully catered conference.
Registrations close on Sept 1st.
If you have any queries, please feel free to email us at  or call Sharon on 02111 20742.