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Health and Disability NGO email update for October 2012
Hello everyone!
The NGO Desk’s latest update includes information about Ministry of Health and NGO activities, a wide range of up and coming conference and event information and other items of interest to the health and disability NGO sector.
This update provides an opportunity to share information with others in the sector and around the Ministry of Health. If you have any comments or information you would like as part of future updates, please email me at and I will be happy to include relevant items.
Kind regards,
Caroline Speight
NGO Relationship Manager
Ministry of Health
For information about the NGO Working Group download the brochure Understanding what we do and how you can get involved or check out our website at www.ngo.health.govt.nz.
Previous issues of the NGO email update are available on the NGO Working Group website - NGO email updates.
Table of Contents
NGO WORKING GROUP INFORMATION 4
Working Group Elections 4
The Health and Disability NGO Working Group invites you to a free interactive workshop on collaboration. 4
MINISTRY OF HEALTH INFORMATION 4
Ministry of Health media releases 4
The Ministry’s structure and business units 4
National Health Board 4
Health Workforce New Zealand 5
IT Health Board 5
National Screening Unit 5
District Health Board Information 5
New Ministry of Health publications (since the last update) 5
Preventing and Minimising Gambling Harm 2013/14 to 2015/16: Outcome of Consultation 5
Auditing Requirements: Home and community support sector Standard. NZS 8158:2012 5
HPV Immunisation Programme Implementation Evaluation 6
Guidance for implementing high-quality multidisciplinary meetings 6
Effective behaviour change in long-term conditions 6
Newborn Pre-Enrolment Toolkit 6
Office of the Director of Mental Health: Annual Report 2011 6
National Guidelines for Vaccine Storage and Distribution 2012 6
Guidance for Integrated Paediatric Palliative Care Services in New Zealand 6
MINISTERS’ MEDIA RELEASES 6
Media Releases and speeches 6
OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 7
Charities Update Newsletter: October 2012 7
Statistics New Zealand media advisory - Telegrams, e-books, corsets and jeans - tracking communications and clothing in the CPI 7
NGO INFORMATION 8
New Alcohol Drug Helpline for Youth 8
KXXD: Online Chinese Mental Health Programme 8
Community Research 8
Consumers Voice Website 8
Community Sector Taskforce 8
Not-For-Profit News (Australia) 8
Volunteering NZ 8
Policy Watch 9
FUNDING, FELLOWSHIPS, AWARD OPPORTUNITIES 9
Funding available for community health projects 9
TRAINING, EDUCATION, RESOURCES AND CONFERENCES 9
Consumer Collaboration of Aotearoa AGM 9
NZ Council of Social Services Conference – Meeting the future, engaging youth in the community and voluntary sector 9
Institute for Healthcare Improvement with Ko Awatea professional development event - Improvement Science in Action: 10
NZ Federation of Vocational & Support Services (VASS) National Conference - People, Place, Belonging 10
Let's Get Connected - Volunteering Conference 10
Getting Governance and Accountability Right in the Not-for-Profit Sector Conference 2012 10
Te Anga Mua Whānau Ora Research Seminar 11
CommunityNet Aotearoa 11
Development e-newsletter (Te Pou): 11
Consultation 11
Health Practitioners Competence Act Consultation 11
Review of Infant Formula Regulations 12
Paying Family Carers 12
Workplace Health & Safety: Have Your Say 12
Other Information 13
New Nurses Code of Conduct 13
Health Passport to assist communications in hospital or care settings. 13
Articles 13
Movember - & Son 13
Important notice 14
NGO WORKING GROUP INFORMATION
Working Group Elections
The elections for vacancies on the NGO Working Group are happening now. Please vote before 31 October if your organisation is a registered member of the NGO Working Group.
The Health and Disability NGO Working Group invites you to a free interactive workshop on collaboration.
9:30am-1:15pm, Monday 12 November 2012
Richardson Room, Child Matters National Office, 480 Anglesea Street, Hamilton
Presenters include:
· Sandra Boardman (Chair of the Midlands region DHBs funding and planning General Managers network)
· Alison Molloy (Chief Executive of Autism NZ)
Come along and hear tips on collaboration and see examples you might replicate – including ideas on mergers and sharing of back-office functions.
Plus have a frank and open conversation about what works and what support is needed to help make more collaboration happen
– between NGOs, MoH, PHOs, DHBs and government agencies.
See the attached flier for more details and book online at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/D3FPCKG
We hope to see you there, book soon!
MINISTRY OF HEALTH INFORMATION
Ministry of Health website: http://www.health.govt.nz/home
Ministry of Health media releases
For the latest media releases from the Ministry of Health go to our Media Centre. Media releases include:
· NZ takes part in global operation targeting illegal or counterfeit medicine
· Hip device alert
· Office of the Director of Mental Health Annual Report 2011 released
The Ministry’s structure and business units
For more information about the Ministry’s structure and business units go to Ministry business units.
National Health Board
http://www.nationalhealthboard.govt.nz/
Clinicians’ Challenge 2012
The annual Clinicians’ Challenge is an important fixture on the National Health IT Board’s (NHITB) calendar. Each year we look forward to seeing the creativity and ideas that emerge when people are asked to find and solve - real health sector problems with IT solutions. This year is no different.
Better public services for rheumatic fever reduction
Health Workforce New Zealand (HWNZ) is taking an active role in the programme aimed at reducing rheumatic fever, as part of the Better Public Services challenge to support vulnerable children.
Sleepovers: One year on
Last October the passing of the Sleepover Wages (Settlement) Act 2011 made a significant change to the way sleepover services are funded, and addressed the wage grievances raised by care workers.
HPCA Act public consultation gets underway
Regulation of health professionals is currently under the spotlight as a strategic review of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act 2003 is now underway.
Health Workforce New Zealand
http://www.healthworkforce.govt.nz/
Health Science and Technical Working Group Announced
Health Workforce New Zealand establishment of a health science and technical workforces working group (Phase 2)
HWNZ Stakeholder Bulletin September-October 2012
The make-up and range of knowledge in the healthcare team is a continuing evolution in this country and it is necessary that in order to cater to the increasing complexity and chronic nature of illnesses in the community...
IT Health Board
http://www.ithealthboard.health.nz/
National Screening Unit
http://www.nsu.govt.nz/
District Health Board Information
Link to all DHB websites
New Ministry of Health publications (since the last update)
Link to publications page
Preventing and Minimising Gambling Harm 2013/14 to 2015/16: Outcome of Consultation
On 10 August 2012, the Ministry of Health released its Preventing and Minimising Gambling Harm: Consultation Document. The document comprised a gambling harm needs assessment, the Ministry’s draft service plan for 2013/14 to 2015/16, and draft problem gambling levy rates for the three-year period.
Auditing Requirements: Home and community support sector Standard. NZS 8158:2012
This publication outlines the requirements for conformity assessment bodies (CABs) that are auditing and certifying providers of home and community support services (HCSS) against the Home and Communi
HPV Immunisation Programme Implementation Evaluation
In September 2008, the Ministry of Health (the Ministry) launched the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Immunisation Programme (the Programme) across New Zealand., The Programme aims to reduce cervical cancer
Link to publications page
Guidance for implementing high-quality multidisciplinary meetings
The Guidance for implementing high-quality multidisciplinary meetings and the accompanying factsheet Quick reference for high-quality cancer multidisciplinary meetings provides a framework and toolkit to support district health boards (DHBs) in establishing and implementing high-quality multidisciplinary meetings (MDMs).
Effective behaviour change in long-term conditions
The NZ Guidelines Group completed a rapidE process as part of their contract with the Ministry of Health to produce evidence-based guidance for the health sector focusing on implementation. The rapidE process looked at the available evidence on the effectiveness of health behaviour change interventions for people with long-term conditions. The rapidE process produced a suite of documents.
Newborn Pre-Enrolment Toolkit
A training toolkit and instructional video have been developed for Public Health Organisations (PHOs) and GP practices, who will conduct the newborn pre-enrolment process. The toolkit and video provide information about the Preliminary Newborn Enrolment policy aims and rationale, a step-by-step guide on the preliminary newborn enrolment process.
Link to publications page
Office of the Director of Mental Health: Annual Report 2011
This is the seventh annual report of the Office of the Director of Mental Health. It reflects the Ministry’s ongoing emphasis on transparency, accountability and trust in government and its agencies.
National Guidelines for Vaccine Storage and Distribution 2012
These guidelines are for providers to ensure that vaccines delivered within New Zealand have been stored correctly to maximise their effectiveness. These guidelines supercede the Vaccine Storage and Distribution National Standards 2002 and supplement the cold chain policy in the Immunisation Handbook 2011. The integrity of the cold chain is dependent not only on the equipment used, but also the people involved and the practices they undertake.
Guidance for Integrated Paediatric Palliative Care Services in New Zealand
The Guidance for Integrated Paediatric Palliative Care Services in New Zealand (the Guidance) is a guide to improve the integration of palliative care service delivery to children and young people in New Zealand. A summary document has the key recommendations of the Guidance that DHB funders and planners can use as a quick reference guide.
Link to publications page
MINISTERS’ MEDIA RELEASES
Media Releases and speeches
Hon Tony Ryall - http://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/tony-ryall
Innovative programme speeds up patient recovery
Speech opening SAMM workshop
More kiwis satisfied with health services
Opening Lunn Avenue Medical Centre
Hon Jo Goodhew - http://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/Jo-Goodhew
Royal NZ College of General Practitioners and General Practice NZ conference
Speech: APAC Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care
New campaign to improve healthcare quality & safety
Hon Peter Dunne - http://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/peter-dunne
Address to the Platforms Charitable Trust Leaders Forum
Australian National Suicide Prevention Conference
Depression tools website hits 1.5 million visits
Address to the New Zealand Healthcare Summit
Address to the NZ Respiratory Conference
Address to the ARC Group's Conference 'Transformational Change in Mental Health – A Leadership Summit'
Hon Tariana Turia - http://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/tariana-turia
Customs and Excise (Tobacco Products—Budget Measures) Amendment Bill : Third Reading
Opening address – Pasifika Medical Association
Opening address – Pasifika Women's Working Breakfast
New Zealand Health Care Summit 2012: Understanding and developing strategies for the improvement of Māori health and wellbeing
Fifth Biennial International Network of Indigenous Health and Knowledge and Development
OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Charities Update Newsletter: October 2012
· Are charity sausage sizzles safe? Of course they are!
· Want to know more about “charitable purpose”?
· Keeping charities “charitable”
· “Public trust and confidence in charities” – survey results now available
· How can charities apply the trust and confidence findings to your fundraising and donor relations?
· Access the full “trust and confidence in charities” reports
· Mark your diary – Charities’ annual meeting, 28 November, Wellington
· Let’s get connected conference – Auckland, 5 & 6 November 2012
· Spirit of Rangatahi – faith-based cultural visits for volunteers
http://www.charities.govt.nz/news/newsletter/update-newsletter-october-2012/
Statistics New Zealand media advisory - Telegrams, e-books, corsets and jeans - tracking communications and clothing in the CPI
Back in 1930, New Zealanders used to send 18 million telegrams a year. These days Statistics New Zealand no longer tracks telegrams, but there are more cellphones in the country than people. We also know the use of the internet via broadband is increasing rapidly and the purchase of e-books continues to rise.
Statistics NZ has just released Consumers Price Index (CPI) information about communications and clothing prices in the latest issue of Price Index News, available at http://www.stats.govt.nz/tools_and_services/services/newsletters/price-index-news/oct-12.aspx
In terms of the changing face (and price) of fashion, in 1924 Statistics NZ measured the price of bolts of Japanese silk, wool gabardine and bloomers – nowadays it's jeans, T-shirts and tracksuit pants. In between times, fur felt hats and worsted suits have been and gone, as have tweed skirts, locknit underslips, and corsets. Clothing prices have risen far more slowly in the past two decades than prices overall.
More information is available from Colin Marshall, Senior Media Advisor, Strategic Communications, 04 931 4630 or 021 285 9191,
NGO INFORMATION
New Alcohol Drug Helpline for Youth
The Alcohol Drug Helpline’s new youth service offers young people a safe and easily accessible way to talk about their alcohol and other drug use. People can get free confidential information, and advice and support about their own or someone else’s alcohol and other drug use. They have the choice of using a new texting service, or contacting the Helpline by phone or on-line chat. Over the last year 1,247 young people aged 24 and under contacted the Helpline. The primary drugs identified by young people were alcohol (57%), cannabis (23%), and methamphetamine (9%).
Alcohol Drug Helpline Youth Service: 0800 787 984. 10am to 10pm every day. To text: Txt adh to 234 and Helpline will text you back. Website and online chat: www.alcoholdrughelp.org.nz
KXXD: Online Chinese Mental Health Programme
Kai Xin Xing Dong (KXXD) is an online programme give information about mental health to Chinese people, with the aim of reducing stigma and discrimination. It includes resources in Chinese and English for people who are experiencing mental health issues, and information about events in the community (other organisations can list information on the site). KXXD, which also offers workshops for professionals to help them work effectively with the Chinese community, is part of the Like Minds, Like Mine anti-discrimination education programme.
The site is at http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/kaixinxingdong/page/5-Home
Community Research
Community Research gathers research about New Zealand’s tangata whenua, community and voluntary sector, shares it with a broader audience, creates a virtual hub for researchers, iwi and community organisations to share their ideas, and advocates good methods in community research. Read more
Consumers Voice Website
Consumers Voice NZ (CVNZ) is designed to be an independent, online community feedback forum for people who use NZ social services, e.g., CYF, Family Court, Counselling, Alcohol & Drug, and Mental Health services.