For more information and to register for one of the sessions, see the Draft Strategy page or download the community hosted workshops list.

Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora | Ministry of Social Development is seeking feedback on the draft Carers' Strategy Action Plan, which aims to support unpaid or informal carers in homes and communities across Aotearoa. As part of the consultation, a series of community-led engagement workshops are being held.

The Action Plan is intended to be a ‘rolling’ plan with no expiry date that can be built on over time as new challenges arise. The consultation closes on 12 March 2026.

Please direct all queries to the Ministry at CAPsubmissions@msd.govt.nz.

For more information and to register for one of the sessions, see the Draft Strategy page or download the community hosted workshops list.

Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora | Ministry of Social Development is seeking feedback on the draft Carers' Strategy Action Plan, which aims to support unpaid or informal carers in homes and communities across Aotearoa. As part of the consultation, a series of community-led engagement workshops are being held.

The Action Plan is intended to be a ‘rolling’ plan with no expiry date that can be built on over time as new challenges arise. The consultation closes on 12 March 2026.

Please direct all queries to the Ministry at CAPsubmissions@msd.govt.nz.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

This training is for any professional working with young people in any capacity, including group and 1-1 work.  This training focuses on topics relating specifically to sexual wellbeing, such as contraception, STIs, and pregnancy options.  It is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including youth workers, sports coaches, social workers, public health nurses, teachers, and educators.

This full-day training focuses on increasing the knowledge, skills, and confidence of professionals to support the young people they work with to navigate their sexual wellbeing.  

This training includes:

• Key information for young people on sexual wellbeing topics
• Guidance to navigate personal values when supporting young people with their sexual wellbeing
• Practical tools to integrate into daily practice and conversations
• Support and signposting information

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

This training is for any professional working with young people in any capacity, including group and 1-1 work.  This training focuses on topics relating specifically to sexual wellbeing, such as contraception, STIs, and pregnancy options.  It is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including youth workers, sports coaches, social workers, public health nurses, teachers, and educators.

This full-day training focuses on increasing the knowledge, skills, and confidence of professionals to support the young people they work with to navigate their sexual wellbeing.  

This training includes:

• Key information for young people on sexual wellbeing topics
• Guidance to navigate personal values when supporting young people with their sexual wellbeing
• Practical tools to integrate into daily practice and conversations
• Support and signposting information

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

The topics covered in this training are:

• Definition, nature and dynamics of Family Violence
• Defining and recognising Coercive Control behaviours
• Tech-Facilitated & Post Separation Abuse
• Key Practice approaches in partnering with survivors
• Asking about Family Violence: Sensitive Enquiry
• Responding to disclosures of Family Violence
• Identifying risk
• Safety planning and referral pathways
• Practitioner wellbeing

For questions, please contact the organisers: resisting.collusion@gmail.com.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

The topics covered in this training are:

• Definition, nature and dynamics of Family Violence
• Defining and recognising Coercive Control behaviours
• Tech-Facilitated & Post Separation Abuse
• Key Practice approaches in partnering with survivors
• Asking about Family Violence: Sensitive Enquiry
• Responding to disclosures of Family Violence
• Identifying risk
• Safety planning and referral pathways
• Practitioner wellbeing

For questions, please contact the organisers: resisting.collusion@gmail.com.

For more information and to register, please see the event page.

Hoake Tātou | Walk With Me has been designed to bring service providers and support agencies together, help strengthen understanding of the barriers men face when seeking help, and highlight the benefits of a purposeful peer support and wellbeing approach to support recovery.

The presentation content includes:

• Safe access and effective engagement of male survivors with support services
• Dispelling some of the common myths about male victims of sexual harm
• Navigate the misunderstandings that create barriers to engagement with support services
• Highlight the role of lived experience as an effective engagement model
• Collaboration and partnerships to welcome and embrace cultural and gender diversity within the male survivor community

In total, 26 events will be held in 17 towns and cities, featuring a panel of presenters at each, including male survivors of sexual abuse.

Please direct all enquiries to the organiser.

Upcoming dates:

• ‍Christchurch: 7  October 2025, 10.00am  & 2.00pm
• ‍Nelson: 8  October 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Auckland  North: 15  October 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Auckland  Central: 15  October 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Auckland  Central: 16  October 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Auckland  South: 16  October 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Hamilton: 29  October 2025, 10.00am  & 2.00pm
• ‍Wellington  – Lower Hutt: 11  November 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Wellington  – Porirua: 11  November 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Wellington  Central: 12  November 2025, 10.00am  & 2.00pm
• ‍Tauranga: 25  November 2025, 10.00am
• ‍Rotorua: 26  November 2025, 10.00am
• ‍Taupo: 27  November 2025, 10.00am
• ‍Hastings: 9  December 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Napier: 9  December 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Tairāwhiti: 10  December 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Whanganui: 11  February 2026, 10.00am
• ‍New  Plymouth: 12  February 2026, 10.00am
• ‍Palmerston  North: 25  February 2026, 10.00am
• ‍Whangārei: 10  March 2026, 10.00am  & 2.00pm

For more information and to register, please see the event page.

Hoake Tātou | Walk With Me has been designed to bring service providers and support agencies together, help strengthen understanding of the barriers men face when seeking help, and highlight the benefits of a purposeful peer support and wellbeing approach to support recovery.

The presentation content includes:

• Safe access and effective engagement of male survivors with support services
• Dispelling some of the common myths about male victims of sexual harm
• Navigate the misunderstandings that create barriers to engagement with support services
• Highlight the role of lived experience as an effective engagement model
• Collaboration and partnerships to welcome and embrace cultural and gender diversity within the male survivor community

In total, 26 events will be held in 17 towns and cities, featuring a panel of presenters at each, including male survivors of sexual abuse.

Please direct all enquiries to the organiser.

Upcoming dates:

• ‍Christchurch: 7  October 2025, 10.00am  & 2.00pm
• ‍Nelson: 8  October 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Auckland  North: 15  October 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Auckland  Central: 15  October 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Auckland  Central: 16  October 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Auckland  South: 16  October 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Hamilton: 29  October 2025, 10.00am  & 2.00pm
• ‍Wellington  – Lower Hutt: 11  November 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Wellington  – Porirua: 11  November 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Wellington  Central: 12  November 2025, 10.00am  & 2.00pm
• ‍Tauranga: 25  November 2025, 10.00am
• ‍Rotorua: 26  November 2025, 10.00am
• ‍Taupo: 27  November 2025, 10.00am
• ‍Hastings: 9  December 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Napier: 9  December 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Tairāwhiti: 10  December 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Whanganui: 11  February 2026, 10.00am
• ‍New  Plymouth: 12  February 2026, 10.00am
• ‍Palmerston  North: 25  February 2026, 10.00am
• ‍Whangārei: 10  March 2026, 10.00am  & 2.00pm

To learn more and to register, visit the event page.

This webinar will explore how a whole-family approach can promote wellbeing for neurodivergent parents and children.  

This webinar will provide attendees with:

• increased understanding of the strengths of neurodivergent parents as well as the unique and complex challenges they can face
• strategies you can use to foster communication, connection and understanding in neurodivergent families
• guidance on how to take a whole-family approach to support the mental health and wellbeing of neurodivergent children.

Please note, this webinar will not provide information or guidance on conducting assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or other neurodivergent presentations.

A recording of the webinar will be made available on the AIFS website: https://aifs.gov.au/webinars.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

To learn more and to register, visit the event page.

This webinar will explore how a whole-family approach can promote wellbeing for neurodivergent parents and children.  

This webinar will provide attendees with:

• increased understanding of the strengths of neurodivergent parents as well as the unique and complex challenges they can face
• strategies you can use to foster communication, connection and understanding in neurodivergent families
• guidance on how to take a whole-family approach to support the mental health and wellbeing of neurodivergent children.

Please note, this webinar will not provide information or guidance on conducting assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or other neurodivergent presentations.

A recording of the webinar will be made available on the AIFS website: https://aifs.gov.au/webinars.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

To learn more and to register, please see the event page.

This session explores Concerning Sexualised Behaviour (CSB) from neurodivergent taiohi, and how we can respond to their needs in ways that foster healthy sexual development.

Drawing on research and practice insights, this webinar will unpack what is known about neurodivergent and learning-disabled young peoples' experiences and consider how adult attitudes towards young people’s sexuality can significantly shape outcomes.

Together, this webinar will look at common behaviour concerns and identify practical strategies attendees can adopt to address these, while supporting young people to build safe, respectful, and positive understandings of sexuality and relationships.

For all queries, please contact coordinator@wharaurau.org.nz.

To learn more and to register, please see the event page.

This session explores Concerning Sexualised Behaviour (CSB) from neurodivergent taiohi, and how we can respond to their needs in ways that foster healthy sexual development.

Drawing on research and practice insights, this webinar will unpack what is known about neurodivergent and learning-disabled young peoples' experiences and consider how adult attitudes towards young people’s sexuality can significantly shape outcomes.

Together, this webinar will look at common behaviour concerns and identify practical strategies attendees can adopt to address these, while supporting young people to build safe, respectful, and positive understandings of sexuality and relationships.

For all queries, please contact coordinator@wharaurau.org.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the ECLIPSE event page.

ECLIPSE's Foundational Family Violence 101: Dynamics, Indicators and Impacts training aims to grow attendees understanding of the dynamics of family violence and how it impacts on individuals and whānau.

Course outcomes:

• Become introduced to key concepts of family violence
• Have a greater understanding of the risk factors and dynamics of family violence
• Develop insight into the short and long term impacts of family violence on victims, children, and whānau
• Learn more about legislation and orders relating to family violence, including the Family Violence Act 2018, Domestic Violence Victims Protection Act 2018, and the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
• Grow in awareness and knowledge of the dynamics of family violence and how to respond in a more empathetic manner.

For question, contact the organiser.

For more information and to register, visit the ECLIPSE event page.

ECLIPSE's Foundational Family Violence 101: Dynamics, Indicators and Impacts training aims to grow attendees understanding of the dynamics of family violence and how it impacts on individuals and whānau.

Course outcomes:

• Become introduced to key concepts of family violence
• Have a greater understanding of the risk factors and dynamics of family violence
• Develop insight into the short and long term impacts of family violence on victims, children, and whānau
• Learn more about legislation and orders relating to family violence, including the Family Violence Act 2018, Domestic Violence Victims Protection Act 2018, and the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
• Grow in awareness and knowledge of the dynamics of family violence and how to respond in a more empathetic manner.

For question, contact the organiser.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

This introductory training prepares attendees to respond appropriately and safely to people experiencing family violence. The session will introduce attendees to an understanding of the impact family violence has on adults and children and of the complexity of family violence and its effects on a person’s dignity and wellbeing. Attendees will also learn and practice the Recognise/Respond/Refer model with scenarios whilst also interactively exploring the concepts of social entrapment, coercive control and resistance.

For any queries about this training, contact the organisers at: trainer@2shine.org.nz.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

This introductory training prepares attendees to respond appropriately and safely to people experiencing family violence. The session will introduce attendees to an understanding of the impact family violence has on adults and children and of the complexity of family violence and its effects on a person’s dignity and wellbeing. Attendees will also learn and practice the Recognise/Respond/Refer model with scenarios whilst also interactively exploring the concepts of social entrapment, coercive control and resistance.

For any queries about this training, contact the organisers at: trainer@2shine.org.nz.

Additional training dates:

• Thursday 22 October 2026, 9am-1:30pm, online.
• Tuesday 8 December 2026, 9am-1:30pm, online.

For more information and to register for the online training, visit the webinar event page. For in-person training, visit the workshop event page.

This workshop focuses on understanding the concept of vulnerability and explores factors that contribute to vulnerability, risk and child abuse. Participants will learn how to identify when children and young people are vulnerable to abuse and neglect, and how to intervene early.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

Additional training dates:

• Thursday 22 October 2026, 9am-1:30pm, online.
• Tuesday 8 December 2026, 9am-1:30pm, online.

For more information and to register for the online training, visit the webinar event page. For in-person training, visit the workshop event page.

This workshop focuses on understanding the concept of vulnerability and explores factors that contribute to vulnerability, risk and child abuse. Participants will learn how to identify when children and young people are vulnerable to abuse and neglect, and how to intervene early.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

Course Outcomes:

• Become introduced to the concept of victim-survivor resistance and ECLIPSE's Whole of Person Approach
• Have a greater understanding of how to analyse risk, consider the cumulative impact of harm, and identify other unseen areas of harm (such as retaliatory violence and gang association)
• Develop insight into protective factors and safety strategies victim-survivors utilise to keep themselves and their whānau safe
• Learn about how to undertake safety strategising and safety planning
• Grow in awareness and knowledge of the dynamics of family violence and how one can respond in a more empathetic manner.

Please direct all questions to the organiser.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

Course Outcomes:

• Become introduced to the concept of victim-survivor resistance and ECLIPSE's Whole of Person Approach
• Have a greater understanding of how to analyse risk, consider the cumulative impact of harm, and identify other unseen areas of harm (such as retaliatory violence and gang association)
• Develop insight into protective factors and safety strategies victim-survivors utilise to keep themselves and their whānau safe
• Learn about how to undertake safety strategising and safety planning
• Grow in awareness and knowledge of the dynamics of family violence and how one can respond in a more empathetic manner.

Please direct all questions to the organiser.

To learn more and to register, visit the event page.

This in-person event is for those working in human and animal welfare fields who want to learn (more) about links between violence to animals and people.

The symposium's speakers have a wealth of academic and practical knowledge about the links and about setting up and running organisations designed to help people and animals experiencing violence.

Speakers:

• Dr Nik Taylor, University of Canterbury
• Erin Robers, Pet Refuge NZ
• Jen Howard, Safe Pets, Safe Families Australia
• Monique Dam, Lucy’s Project Australia

For all queries, please contact the organiser.

To learn more and to register, visit the event page.

This in-person event is for those working in human and animal welfare fields who want to learn (more) about links between violence to animals and people.

The symposium's speakers have a wealth of academic and practical knowledge about the links and about setting up and running organisations designed to help people and animals experiencing violence.

Speakers:

• Dr Nik Taylor, University of Canterbury
• Erin Robers, Pet Refuge NZ
• Jen Howard, Safe Pets, Safe Families Australia
• Monique Dam, Lucy’s Project Australia

For all queries, please contact the organiser.

To learn more and to register, visit the event page.

This full day training is for kaimahi who work with people who have experienced family violence or sexual violence.

It aims to deepen understanding of how Takatāpui and Rainbow people are affected by violence and improve practice when working with victim-survivors. Participants will consider the impacts of stigma and discrimination, explore risk and protective factors and embed learnings into practice through groupwork and discussion.

The February training in Kirikiriroa | Hamilton is fully subsidised.

The May training in Ōtautahi | Christchurch comes with 12 months of Te Kete Koha - ongoing online professional development sessions.

For all queries, please contact the organiser: wellbeing@kahukura.co.nz.

To learn more and to register, visit the event page.

This full day training is for kaimahi who work with people who have experienced family violence or sexual violence.

It aims to deepen understanding of how Takatāpui and Rainbow people are affected by violence and improve practice when working with victim-survivors. Participants will consider the impacts of stigma and discrimination, explore risk and protective factors and embed learnings into practice through groupwork and discussion.

The February training in Kirikiriroa | Hamilton is fully subsidised.

The May training in Ōtautahi | Christchurch comes with 12 months of Te Kete Koha - ongoing online professional development sessions.

For all queries, please contact the organiser: wellbeing@kahukura.co.nz.