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

Anchor Collective offer all of their specialist Family Violence training packages to organisations on a fee-for-service basis, both online and in-person, across Australia and Aotearoa.

For questions related to this training or their fee-for-service training options, please contact the organisers directly: 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

Anchor Collective offer all of their specialist Family Violence training packages to organisations on a fee-for-service basis, both online and in-person, across Australia and Aotearoa.

For questions related to this training or their fee-for-service training options, please contact the organisers directly: resisting.collusion@gmail.com.

For more information, see the NPM Matakitenga research round. To register, visit the information session signup page.

The NPM Matakitenga research fund is now open for research application. The Matakitenga research fund supports research projects that contribute to the overall mission and specific outcomes set out in the Matakitenga Research Framework.

This information session is the opportunity for NPM to share an overview of the Matakitenga Research Fund. There will be the chance for participants to ask questions.

Please direct all questions to the organiser: research@maramatanga.ac.nz.

For more information, see the NPM Matakitenga research round. To register, visit the information session signup page.

The NPM Matakitenga research fund is now open for research application. The Matakitenga research fund supports research projects that contribute to the overall mission and specific outcomes set out in the Matakitenga Research Framework.

This information session is the opportunity for NPM to share an overview of the Matakitenga Research Fund. There will be the chance for participants to ask questions.

Please direct all questions to the organiser: research@maramatanga.ac.nz.

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

The SafeMan SafeFamily National Hui 2026 will bring together professionals, community leaders, and Tāne from across Aotearoa who are engaged in restorative justice and whānau reintegration. The hui will provide a space to connect, share, and wānanga on what’s working in communities.

Through themes such as What Becomes of the Broken Hearted, Echo of Hope – The Mana Tāne Research Project, and Mana-enhancing approaches to rehabilitation, the hui will explore models that restore mana, inspire hope, and strengthen whānau.

This event aims to strengthen regional and national networks supporting Tāne, celebrate community-led success stories, and inspire leadership and healing journeys that will help shape future policy and practice across Aotearoa.

For all queries, please contact the organisers.

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

The SafeMan SafeFamily National Hui 2026 will bring together professionals, community leaders, and Tāne from across Aotearoa who are engaged in restorative justice and whānau reintegration. The hui will provide a space to connect, share, and wānanga on what’s working in communities.

Through themes such as What Becomes of the Broken Hearted, Echo of Hope – The Mana Tāne Research Project, and Mana-enhancing approaches to rehabilitation, the hui will explore models that restore mana, inspire hope, and strengthen whānau.

This event aims to strengthen regional and national networks supporting Tāne, celebrate community-led success stories, and inspire leadership and healing journeys that will help shape future policy and practice across Aotearoa.

For all queries, please contact the organisers.

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, email office@respected.org.nz.

This is a specialist workshop designed for managers and senior staff who may receive disclosures of sexual harm. Participants learn how to respond safely and appropriately, understand their role and limits, and navigate referral pathways while maintaining dignity and fairness for all parties.

If you are interested in attending, please contact the organisers at the email above with:

• Your name and Organisation
• If you are expressing interest on behalf of yourself or multiple people in your organisation (and how many if multiple)
• The session/s you are interested in attending
• If you have any accessibility or other requirements

For more information and to register, email office@respected.org.nz.

This is a specialist workshop designed for managers and senior staff who may receive disclosures of sexual harm. Participants learn how to respond safely and appropriately, understand their role and limits, and navigate referral pathways while maintaining dignity and fairness for all parties.

If you are interested in attending, please contact the organisers at the email above with:

• Your name and Organisation
• If you are expressing interest on behalf of yourself or multiple people in your organisation (and how many if multiple)
• The session/s you are interested in attending
• If you have any accessibility or other requirements

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

This 2-hour webinar is designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of child protection issues specific to primary schools in Aotearoa. Participants will gain essential knowledge and practical guidance to help safeguard children and respond appropriately to concerns.

Key topics include:

• The context and prevalence of child abuse in New Zealand
• Risk factors associated with primary schools
• Recognising signs and indicators of abuse
• Responding sensitively and effectively to a child’s disclosure
• What to expect when reporting abuse to statutory agencies

This session is suitable for anyone working in a primary school, including principals, educators, support and administration staff.

For all queries, please contact the organiser.

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

This 2-hour webinar is designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of child protection issues specific to primary schools in Aotearoa. Participants will gain essential knowledge and practical guidance to help safeguard children and respond appropriately to concerns.

Key topics include:

• The context and prevalence of child abuse in New Zealand
• Risk factors associated with primary schools
• Recognising signs and indicators of abuse
• Responding sensitively and effectively to a child’s disclosure
• What to expect when reporting abuse to statutory agencies

This session is suitable for anyone working in a primary school, including principals, educators, support and administration staff.

For all queries, please contact the organiser.

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

The Practitioner-Victim Insight Concept (PVIC) is ECLIPSE's practice model developed through lived and practice experience. PVIC raises awareness of coercive control as an overarching family violence tactic.

In this course, attendees will:

• Obtain a deeper understanding of ECLIPSE's Practitioner-Victim Insight Concept
• Develop knowledge of resistance strategies and how victims resist coercive control and family violence every day
• Understand the importance of self-determination strategies, dignity-enhancing practice, and empathetic connection as steps to a healing pathway
• Grow in awareness and knowledge of the guidelines for identifying and navigating coercive control as an overarching family violence tactic
• Be provided with practice tools and guidelines developed by victim-survivors and are embedded with and informed by the voice of lived experience of family violence.

Please direct all queries to the organisers.

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

The Practitioner-Victim Insight Concept (PVIC) is ECLIPSE's practice model developed through lived and practice experience. PVIC raises awareness of coercive control as an overarching family violence tactic.

In this course, attendees will:

• Obtain a deeper understanding of ECLIPSE's Practitioner-Victim Insight Concept
• Develop knowledge of resistance strategies and how victims resist coercive control and family violence every day
• Understand the importance of self-determination strategies, dignity-enhancing practice, and empathetic connection as steps to a healing pathway
• Grow in awareness and knowledge of the guidelines for identifying and navigating coercive control as an overarching family violence tactic
• Be provided with practice tools and guidelines developed by victim-survivors and are embedded with and informed by the voice of lived experience of family violence.

Please direct all queries to the organisers.

For more information and to register, email office@respected.org.nz.

This is a practical, prevention-focused workshop for leaders who want to strengthen workplace culture. Participants build understanding of sexual harm and harassment in workplace contexts, clarify leadership responsibilities, and develop strategies to reduce risk and promote respectful behaviour across teams.

If you are interested in attending, please contact the organisers at the email above with:

• Your name and Organisation
• If you are expressing interest on behalf of yourself or multiple people in your organisation (and how many if multiple)
• The session/s you are interested in attending
• If you have any accessibility or other requirements

For more information and to register, email office@respected.org.nz.

This is a practical, prevention-focused workshop for leaders who want to strengthen workplace culture. Participants build understanding of sexual harm and harassment in workplace contexts, clarify leadership responsibilities, and develop strategies to reduce risk and promote respectful behaviour across teams.

If you are interested in attending, please contact the organisers at the email above with:

• Your name and Organisation
• If you are expressing interest on behalf of yourself or multiple people in your organisation (and how many if multiple)
• The session/s you are interested in attending
• If you have any accessibility or other requirements

Registration for this event is not currently open, but to learn more, visit the conference page.

This event will be re-shared once registration opens. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss out.

The Call for Presentations is currently open for submissions. Find out more here. Proposals must be submitted by 17 April 2026.

This conference invites parents, practitioners, youth, researchers, policymakers, cultural leaders, and community builders from around the world to bring forward the ideas, practices, prototypes, and creative expressions that will define the next era of child welfare.

Day 1 is completely comprised of Skill Building Institutes—immersive learning experiences that equip changemakers with the frameworks, tools, and confidence to act. Days 2 and 3 make up The Global Gathering—an inspiring convergence of ideas, practices, and stories that point toward a shared, re-designed future for children, families and communities worldwide.

For all queries, please contact the organisers: globalgathering@cuanschutz.edu.

Registration for this event is not currently open, but to learn more, visit the conference page.

This event will be re-shared once registration opens. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss out.

The Call for Presentations is currently open for submissions. Find out more here. Proposals must be submitted by 17 April 2026.

This conference invites parents, practitioners, youth, researchers, policymakers, cultural leaders, and community builders from around the world to bring forward the ideas, practices, prototypes, and creative expressions that will define the next era of child welfare.

Day 1 is completely comprised of Skill Building Institutes—immersive learning experiences that equip changemakers with the frameworks, tools, and confidence to act. Days 2 and 3 make up The Global Gathering—an inspiring convergence of ideas, practices, and stories that point toward a shared, re-designed future for children, families and communities worldwide.

For all queries, please contact the organisers: globalgathering@cuanschutz.edu.

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

This event is currently accepting abstract submissions. Closing date for submissions is 27 March 2026.

The Knowledge Exchange aims to share, inform, collaborate and encourage young researchers into Gerontology Research in its widest sense.

The Knowledge Exchange is an opportunity:

• For emerging researchers (from any discipline relating to ageing) to present their research work
• To hear from leading New Zealand researchers in the field of ageing
• To network and consider collaborations across disciplines
• To be inspired and share knowledge

For all queries, contact the organiser.

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

This event is currently accepting abstract submissions. Closing date for submissions is 27 March 2026.

The Knowledge Exchange aims to share, inform, collaborate and encourage young researchers into Gerontology Research in its widest sense.

The Knowledge Exchange is an opportunity:

• For emerging researchers (from any discipline relating to ageing) to present their research work
• To hear from leading New Zealand researchers in the field of ageing
• To network and consider collaborations across disciplines
• To be inspired and share knowledge

For all queries, contact the organiser.

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

By combining the presenters, Louise and Debbs', lived experiences of both family and sexual violence, with their specialist practice knowledge, skills and capability, the true position of sexual violence in family violence perpetration will be exposed. With an increase in awareness of indicators of sexual violence within family violence, the intersection between the two can no longer be overlooked. Sexual violence can and is a form of family violence, and with increased practitioner knowledge, the voices of primary victims of family and sexual violence will be recognised.

Through attending this course attendees will:

• Obtain a deeper understanding of both sexual violence and family violence indicators and impacts.
• Learn about current and relevant sexual violence and family violence legislation, court processes, and effective support strategies.
• Obtain a deeper understanding of sexual violence in the context of Family Violence and how this is often missed, minimised or misunderstood as family violence.
• Gain understanding of coercive control as a tactic to coerce primary victims of family violence into acts of sexual violence.
• Develop knowledge of resistance strategies and how victims resist family and sexual violence through acts of active submission and active compliance.
• Be provided with practice tools and guidelines developed by victim-survivors and that are embedded with and informed by the voice of lived experience of sexual and family violence.

Please direct all questions to the organiser.

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

By combining the presenters, Louise and Debbs', lived experiences of both family and sexual violence, with their specialist practice knowledge, skills and capability, the true position of sexual violence in family violence perpetration will be exposed. With an increase in awareness of indicators of sexual violence within family violence, the intersection between the two can no longer be overlooked. Sexual violence can and is a form of family violence, and with increased practitioner knowledge, the voices of primary victims of family and sexual violence will be recognised.

Through attending this course attendees will:

• Obtain a deeper understanding of both sexual violence and family violence indicators and impacts.
• Learn about current and relevant sexual violence and family violence legislation, court processes, and effective support strategies.
• Obtain a deeper understanding of sexual violence in the context of Family Violence and how this is often missed, minimised or misunderstood as family violence.
• Gain understanding of coercive control as a tactic to coerce primary victims of family violence into acts of sexual violence.
• Develop knowledge of resistance strategies and how victims resist family and sexual violence through acts of active submission and active compliance.
• Be provided with practice tools and guidelines developed by victim-survivors and that are embedded with and informed by the voice of lived experience of sexual and family violence.

Please direct all questions to the organiser.