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, visit the event registration page.

This webinar will provide ideas, strategies and information to help attendees feel more confident delivering consent and relationships education for neurodiverse and disabled rangatahi, ensuring classes meet students' needs.

Who should attaned:

• Teachers
• Teacher aides
• School staff
• Anyone supporting neurodiverse and disabled rangatahi to navigate sexuality and relationships

The first webinar in this series is available to view here.

Please direct all queries to the organisers.

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

This webinar will provide ideas, strategies and information to help attendees feel more confident delivering consent and relationships education for neurodiverse and disabled rangatahi, ensuring classes meet students' needs.

Who should attaned:

• Teachers
• Teacher aides
• School staff
• Anyone supporting neurodiverse and disabled rangatahi to navigate sexuality and relationships

The first webinar in this series is available to view here.

Please direct all queries to the organisers.

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.

***Ticket sales close Friday 17 April 2026***

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

This event offers an opportunity to hear about different research projects from five independent Māori research organisations:

• Pūrangakura
• ‍Ngā Ahuatanga o Te Kai
• ‍Te Ara Tupu
• ‍Te Ara Whānui
• ‍Tū Tama Wāhine o Taranaki

Manuhiri: The symposium will also include presentations from international keynote speakers: Assistant Professor Amanda Tachine, Natalie Diaz, Adrienne Edwards from Arizona State University and Dr Māhealani Miller from ‘Ekolu Mea Nui, Hawai’i.

Please contact the organisers with all your questions.

***Ticket sales close Friday 17 April 2026***

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

This event offers an opportunity to hear about different research projects from five independent Māori research organisations:

• Pūrangakura
• ‍Ngā Ahuatanga o Te Kai
• ‍Te Ara Tupu
• ‍Te Ara Whānui
• ‍Tū Tama Wāhine o Taranaki

Manuhiri: The symposium will also include presentations from international keynote speakers: Assistant Professor Amanda Tachine, Natalie Diaz, Adrienne Edwards from Arizona State University and Dr Māhealani Miller from ‘Ekolu Mea Nui, Hawai’i.

Please contact the organisers with all your questions.

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.

Additional dates:

• Monday 22 June 2026, 9:30am-3:30pm, Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
• Tuesday 21 July 2026, 9:30am-3:30pm, Ōtautahi | Christchurch
• 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:

• Monday 22 June 2026, 9:30am-3:30pm, Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
• Tuesday 21 July 2026, 9:30am-3:30pm, Ōtautahi | Christchurch
• 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.

This webinar is designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of child protection issues specific to early childhood education 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 early childhood
• 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 ideal for anyone working in early childhood education, including centre managers, teachers, and support staff.

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 early childhood education 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 early childhood
• 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 ideal for anyone working in early childhood education, including centre managers, teachers, and support staff.

For all queries, please contact the organiser.

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

The moemoeā of Atawhai is for primary healthcare to be a safe place where whānau and families can seek help for family violence, and where providers feel confident and capable to respond. This hui will share early reflections from the Atawhai research on what matters most to whānau when they are engaging with health care and violence is part of their lives.

Please direct all queries to the organisers at citr@aut.ac.nz.

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

The moemoeā of Atawhai is for primary healthcare to be a safe place where whānau and families can seek help for family violence, and where providers feel confident and capable to respond. This hui will share early reflections from the Atawhai research on what matters most to whānau when they are engaging with health care and violence is part of their lives.

Please direct all queries to the organisers at citr@aut.ac.nz.

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 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 registration form, contact dane.haskell@taranakisafefamilies.org.nz.

This conference represents an important opportunity to deepen professional expertise and remain informed about emerging best practices in social services. Engaging with presenters, sector leaders and peers will broaden attendees understanding of new and innovative approaches to supporting children and families.

The theme of the conference is Te Whāngai i te Kākano. The loose translation of Te Whāngai i te Kākano is 'nourishing the seed'. The 'seed' is a metaphor for our youth, tamariki, rangatahi, children, and those generations to come. The 'nourishing' metaphor is about bringing people together for a conference based on education and awareness with a focus on early intervention/primary prevention for the younger generation, acknowledging this as a fundamental aspect of responding to family violence in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The conference will involve a list of quality presenters from around Aotearoa New Zealand, all with various skillsets and knowledge-bases focussed on the care and protection of children. Presenters include:

• Matt Brown
• Sandra Dickson and Raukawa Newton
• Braden Clark
• Peter Thorburn
• Jase Williams
• Michael Hempseed
• Jude Simpson
• Nicola Atwool
• Nicky Denholm
• Richie Hardcore
• Jill Goldson

This conference was made possible with support from Taranaki Safe Families Trust, Taranaki Women's Refuge, Toi Foundation, and The Devon Hotel in New Plymouth.

For all queries, please contact the organiser: dane.haskell@taranakisafefamilies.org.nz.

For registration form, contact dane.haskell@taranakisafefamilies.org.nz.

This conference represents an important opportunity to deepen professional expertise and remain informed about emerging best practices in social services. Engaging with presenters, sector leaders and peers will broaden attendees understanding of new and innovative approaches to supporting children and families.

The theme of the conference is Te Whāngai i te Kākano. The loose translation of Te Whāngai i te Kākano is 'nourishing the seed'. The 'seed' is a metaphor for our youth, tamariki, rangatahi, children, and those generations to come. The 'nourishing' metaphor is about bringing people together for a conference based on education and awareness with a focus on early intervention/primary prevention for the younger generation, acknowledging this as a fundamental aspect of responding to family violence in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The conference will involve a list of quality presenters from around Aotearoa New Zealand, all with various skillsets and knowledge-bases focussed on the care and protection of children. Presenters include:

• Matt Brown
• Sandra Dickson and Raukawa Newton
• Braden Clark
• Peter Thorburn
• Jase Williams
• Michael Hempseed
• Jude Simpson
• Nicola Atwool
• Nicky Denholm
• Richie Hardcore
• Jill Goldson

This conference was made possible with support from Taranaki Safe Families Trust, Taranaki Women's Refuge, Toi Foundation, and The Devon Hotel in New Plymouth.

For all queries, please contact the organiser: dane.haskell@taranakisafefamilies.org.nz.

To register, email office@homebuilderswpt.co.nz

This workshop follows on from the earlier Family Violence kite and toolbox session held in October last year. It is based on the in-flight emergency principle: “Fit on your own oxygen mask before attempting to help anyone else put it on” The presenter, Andy Giblin, encourages participants to take a look at themselves while professionally engaged in helping others. In the process he demonstrates how the tools used with clients (some of which he introduced in Session #1) are universally applicable. This training invites practitioners to self-reflect and strengthen their own foundations while developing their clinical framework.

The workshop will start with a recap of the first session in 2025 wherein Andy gave an overview of the dynamics of family violence and provided skills and resources to respond to and support victims of family violence.

Venue: Westport Bridge Club, 12A Lyndhurst Street, Westport.

Please direct all queries to the organiser: kfhp@homebuilderswpt.co.nz

To register, email office@homebuilderswpt.co.nz

This workshop follows on from the earlier Family Violence kite and toolbox session held in October last year. It is based on the in-flight emergency principle: “Fit on your own oxygen mask before attempting to help anyone else put it on” The presenter, Andy Giblin, encourages participants to take a look at themselves while professionally engaged in helping others. In the process he demonstrates how the tools used with clients (some of which he introduced in Session #1) are universally applicable. This training invites practitioners to self-reflect and strengthen their own foundations while developing their clinical framework.

The workshop will start with a recap of the first session in 2025 wherein Andy gave an overview of the dynamics of family violence and provided skills and resources to respond to and support victims of family violence.

Venue: Westport Bridge Club, 12A Lyndhurst Street, Westport.

Please direct all queries to the organiser: kfhp@homebuilderswpt.co.nz