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

Hear from a diverse and informed panel about why the work of the UN matters for women and girls - what's been achieved, current issues, and what the future could and should look like.

Please direct all queries to the organisers: info@unwomen.org.nz

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

Hear from a diverse and informed panel about why the work of the UN matters for women and girls - what's been achieved, current issues, and what the future could and should look like.

Please direct all queries to the organisers: info@unwomen.org.nz

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

These workshop help participants to develop a strong trauma-responsive practice focus. They are aimed at kaimahi newer to the social service sector, kaimahi who are new to trauma-responsive practice training, or those who want to refresh their knowledge in this area. It is led by Dr Nicola Atwool.

The first two sessions will provide a combination of information sharing and small group activities to allow a focus on implications for participants’ own practice. The third session will take place two weeks later and will begin with feedback from participants about their experience of implementing trauma-responsive practice. Challenges and barriers will be discussed and participants will have the opportunity to develop strategies to support implementation.

What attendees will learn:

• Overview of trauma-responsive practice
• Knowledge supporting trauma-responsive practice
• Skills supporting trauma-responsive practice
• Practice implications when working with different age groups
• Self-care
• Trauma-responsive work environments
• Challenges of implementing trauma-responsive practice
• Strategies to support implementation

Facilitator:

Dr. Nicola Atwool is a former Associate Professor in the Social and Community Work Programme at the University of Otago.

Please direct all inquiries to the organiser.

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

These workshop help participants to develop a strong trauma-responsive practice focus. They are aimed at kaimahi newer to the social service sector, kaimahi who are new to trauma-responsive practice training, or those who want to refresh their knowledge in this area. It is led by Dr Nicola Atwool.

The first two sessions will provide a combination of information sharing and small group activities to allow a focus on implications for participants’ own practice. The third session will take place two weeks later and will begin with feedback from participants about their experience of implementing trauma-responsive practice. Challenges and barriers will be discussed and participants will have the opportunity to develop strategies to support implementation.

What attendees will learn:

• Overview of trauma-responsive practice
• Knowledge supporting trauma-responsive practice
• Skills supporting trauma-responsive practice
• Practice implications when working with different age groups
• Self-care
• Trauma-responsive work environments
• Challenges of implementing trauma-responsive practice
• Strategies to support implementation

Facilitator:

Dr. Nicola Atwool is a former Associate Professor in the Social and Community Work Programme at the University of Otago.

Please direct all inquiries to the organiser.

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

This session focuses on the Canterbury Family Violence Collective’s work to respond to and prevent family violence in the five years that followed the Canterbury earthquakes in 2010 and 2011.

The presenter is Dr Lesley Campbell, Director of Lebern and Associates.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

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

This session focuses on the Canterbury Family Violence Collective’s work to respond to and prevent family violence in the five years that followed the Canterbury earthquakes in 2010 and 2011.

The presenter is Dr Lesley Campbell, Director of Lebern and Associates.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

For more information and to register, see the Zoom sign up page.

New data from the California Violence Experiences (CalVEX) Survey offers a timely look at how Californians are experiencing violence, including experiences within the past year. These findings highlight patterns of violence, impacts on health and well-being, and how experiences vary across communities. Join VALOR and UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy to explore key findings and what they mean for strengthening prevention efforts across the state.

Please direct all questions to the organiser.

For more information and to register, see the Zoom sign up page.

New data from the California Violence Experiences (CalVEX) Survey offers a timely look at how Californians are experiencing violence, including experiences within the past year. These findings highlight patterns of violence, impacts on health and well-being, and how experiences vary across communities. Join VALOR and UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy to explore key findings and what they mean for strengthening prevention efforts across the state.

Please direct all questions to the organiser.

‍26 March 2026 - Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland session, register here. This is a paid session. Ticket purchase also comes with 12 months access to Te Kete Koha - ongoing online professional development sessions.

1 May 2026 - Ōtautahi | Christchurch session, register here. This is a paid session. Ticket purchase also comes with 12 months access to Te Kete Koha - ongoing online professional development sessions.

To see more from Hohou Te rongo Kahukura - Outing Violence, visit their Courses page.

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These full day, Te Tiriti-based trainings are for kaimahi in family violence, sexual violence and connected sectors.

Trainings aim to deepen understanding of how Takatāpui and Rainbow people are affected by violence and to improve systems and 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.

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

‍26 March 2026 - Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland session, register here. This is a paid session. Ticket purchase also comes with 12 months access to Te Kete Koha - ongoing online professional development sessions.

1 May 2026 - Ōtautahi | Christchurch session, register here. This is a paid session. Ticket purchase also comes with 12 months access to Te Kete Koha - ongoing online professional development sessions.

To see more from Hohou Te rongo Kahukura - Outing Violence, visit their Courses page.

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These full day, Te Tiriti-based trainings are for kaimahi in family violence, sexual violence and connected sectors.

Trainings aim to deepen understanding of how Takatāpui and Rainbow people are affected by violence and to improve systems and 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.

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

For more information and how to attend, visit the Ministerial Roadshow page.

Minister for Seniors Casey Costello is travelling around the country to meet with communities and talk about the new Action Plan for the Government’s Better Later Life Strategy.

At these sessions, attendees will hear about the Government’s work to support older people, address cost-of-living pressures, strengthen aged care, and promote independence and participation in later life. Each event will provide the opportunity to connect with local organisations and services supporting wellbeing in communities.

There will be time for conversation, questions, and informal networking with local service providers.

Please direct all queries to the organiser: ofs@msd.govt.nz

For more information and how to attend, visit the Ministerial Roadshow page.

Minister for Seniors Casey Costello is travelling around the country to meet with communities and talk about the new Action Plan for the Government’s Better Later Life Strategy.

At these sessions, attendees will hear about the Government’s work to support older people, address cost-of-living pressures, strengthen aged care, and promote independence and participation in later life. Each event will provide the opportunity to connect with local organisations and services supporting wellbeing in communities.

There will be time for conversation, questions, and informal networking with local service providers.

Please direct all queries to the organiser: ofs@msd.govt.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.

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 dates:

• Wednesday 22 July 2026, 10am-12pm, online - blended learning (elearning + webinar)

To learn more and to register, visit Safeguarding Children's training calendar.

This training is intended as an introduction or refresher to the essentials of safeguarding and child protection. Attendees will gain an understanding of the impact of child abuse and neglect, including family violence and sexual violence, along with the knowledge of what to do to prevent and minimise the risk of harm to children and young people, tamariki and rangatahi. Attendees will gain confidence in the actions they need to take when worried about a child or young person.

Please direct all enquiries to the organiser.

Additional dates:

• Wednesday 22 July 2026, 10am-12pm, online - blended learning (elearning + webinar)

To learn more and to register, visit Safeguarding Children's training calendar.

This training is intended as an introduction or refresher to the essentials of safeguarding and child protection. Attendees will gain an understanding of the impact of child abuse and neglect, including family violence and sexual violence, along with the knowledge of what to do to prevent and minimise the risk of harm to children and young people, tamariki and rangatahi. Attendees will gain confidence in the actions they need to take when worried about a child or young person.

Please direct all enquiries to the organiser.

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

Children and young people experience subtle forms of online manipulation that can shape their friendships, identity and wellbeing. Behaviours like exclusion, controlling dynamics, and emotionally loaded “just joking” interactions are common and may be difficult to spot. This webinar unpacks online manipulative behaviours and harmful friendships dynamics.

In this webinar, secondary school educators and youth-serving professionals will:

• learn the common signs of online manipulation and understand the challenges young people face with friendships online
• understand the common harmful friendship dynamics and why young people may may feel trapped, responsible or unable to set boundaries
• gain practical strategies to initiate conversations across school and youth settings,  supporting young people to establish healthy online boundaries and navigating digital friendships safely.

Please direct all queries to the organisers.

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

Children and young people experience subtle forms of online manipulation that can shape their friendships, identity and wellbeing. Behaviours like exclusion, controlling dynamics, and emotionally loaded “just joking” interactions are common and may be difficult to spot. This webinar unpacks online manipulative behaviours and harmful friendships dynamics.

In this webinar, secondary school educators and youth-serving professionals will:

• learn the common signs of online manipulation and understand the challenges young people face with friendships online
• understand the common harmful friendship dynamics and why young people may may feel trapped, responsible or unable to set boundaries
• gain practical strategies to initiate conversations across school and youth settings,  supporting young people to establish healthy online boundaries and navigating digital friendships safely.

Please direct all queries to the organisers.

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.

This webinar is designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of child protection issues specific to Boarding Facilities 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 Boarding Facilities
• Recognising signs and indicators of abuse
• Responding sensitively and effectively to a disclosure
• What to expect when reporting abuse to statutory agencies

This session is ideal for anyone working in a school with Boarding Facilities including leadership, educators, housemasters/mistresses, matrons, and residential assistants.

For all queries, please contact the organiser.

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

This webinar is designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of child protection issues specific to Boarding Facilities 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 Boarding Facilities
• Recognising signs and indicators of abuse
• Responding sensitively and effectively to a disclosure
• What to expect when reporting abuse to statutory agencies

This session is ideal for anyone working in a school with Boarding Facilities including leadership, educators, housemasters/mistresses, matrons, and residential assistants.

For all queries, please contact the organiser.

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

CCTV and the Internet of Things (IoT) are becoming increasingly available and accessible, from doorbell cameras to connected washing machines and trackable drink bottles. As connectivity grows, perpetrators commonly target this technology because it is accessible and centralised. This information may reveal the survivor's location and personal activities, enabling monitoring and surveillance within the home or remotely. Depending on the product, there are different features and access points that can be exploited, raising significant privacy and safety concerns.

This webinar is intended for practitioners and professionals who regularly support victim-survivors of domestic violence who want a better understanding about how technology is misused in domestic and family violence situations.

For all enquiries, contact the organiser.

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

CCTV and the Internet of Things (IoT) are becoming increasingly available and accessible, from doorbell cameras to connected washing machines and trackable drink bottles. As connectivity grows, perpetrators commonly target this technology because it is accessible and centralised. This information may reveal the survivor's location and personal activities, enabling monitoring and surveillance within the home or remotely. Depending on the product, there are different features and access points that can be exploited, raising significant privacy and safety concerns.

This webinar is intended for practitioners and professionals who regularly support victim-survivors of domestic violence who want a better understanding about how technology is misused in domestic and family violence situations.

For all enquiries, contact the organiser.