For more information and to register, see the Roadshow events page.

MSD are running 15 workshops across Aotearoa to discuss Wāhine and Tamariki Support Services — the future direction of MSD-funded Family Violence Response services.

This roadshow is a chance for the family violence sector and people with experience in working with women who are victims/survivors of family violence, to meet and engage with the MSD team behind the project.

For all queries, please contact the organiser.

For more information and to register, see the Roadshow events page.

MSD are running 15 workshops across Aotearoa to discuss Wāhine and Tamariki Support Services — the future direction of MSD-funded Family Violence Response services.

This roadshow is a chance for the family violence sector and people with experience in working with women who are victims/survivors of family violence, to meet and engage with the MSD team behind the project.

For all queries, please contact the organiser.

For more information and to register for the webinar series, visit Netsafety Week 2026.

Netsafe have organised a series of webinars for this years Netsafety week highlighting that online safety in Aotearoa depends on coordinated action across individuals, whānau, communities, organisations and systems. The webinar series brings together those roles, combining insight, discussion and practical skills.

The webinars include:

• Monday 17 August 2026, 12-1:15pm - Scamscape Aotearoa: Inside the Scams Targeting New Zealanders - and How to Beat Them
• Monday 17 August 2026, 2-3pm - Supporting Young People in Digital Distress: Frontline Responses That Work
• Tuesday 18 August 2026, 12-1:15pm - Free to Lead Online: Ending Abuse and Enabling Women's Participation
• Tuesday 18 August 2026, 7-8pm - Raising Safe and Resilient Kids Online
• Wednesday 19 August 2026, 12-1:15pm - AI and Online Safety in Aotearoa: Opportunities, Risks and Frontline Response
• Wednesday 19 August 2026, 5-6pm - Young Changemakers of Aotearoa New Zealand: How Rangatahi Are Shaping Our Online World
• Thursday 20 August 2026, 12-1:15pm - Safer Spaces for Rainbow Communities Online
• Thursday 20 August 2026, 7-8pm - From the Manosphere to Dark Romance: Understanding Digital Subcultures and Young People
• Friday 21 August 2026, 12-1:15pm - Holding the Line: Moderating Online Communities in Aotearoa New Zealand

Please direct all queries to the organisers: outreach@netsafe.org.nz.

For more information and to register for the webinar series, visit Netsafety Week 2026.

Netsafe have organised a series of webinars for this years Netsafety week highlighting that online safety in Aotearoa depends on coordinated action across individuals, whānau, communities, organisations and systems. The webinar series brings together those roles, combining insight, discussion and practical skills.

The webinars include:

• Monday 17 August 2026, 12-1:15pm - Scamscape Aotearoa: Inside the Scams Targeting New Zealanders - and How to Beat Them
• Monday 17 August 2026, 2-3pm - Supporting Young People in Digital Distress: Frontline Responses That Work
• Tuesday 18 August 2026, 12-1:15pm - Free to Lead Online: Ending Abuse and Enabling Women's Participation
• Tuesday 18 August 2026, 7-8pm - Raising Safe and Resilient Kids Online
• Wednesday 19 August 2026, 12-1:15pm - AI and Online Safety in Aotearoa: Opportunities, Risks and Frontline Response
• Wednesday 19 August 2026, 5-6pm - Young Changemakers of Aotearoa New Zealand: How Rangatahi Are Shaping Our Online World
• Thursday 20 August 2026, 12-1:15pm - Safer Spaces for Rainbow Communities Online
• Thursday 20 August 2026, 7-8pm - From the Manosphere to Dark Romance: Understanding Digital Subcultures and Young People
• Friday 21 August 2026, 12-1:15pm - Holding the Line: Moderating Online Communities in Aotearoa New Zealand

Please direct all queries to the organisers: outreach@netsafe.org.nz.

To register, visit the event page.

This one-hour webinar explores the ways in which people who use violence use young people’s technology as a part of domestic and family violence, and practical ways frontline workers and advocates can support their clients to respond to this risk. This webinar will explore topics such as the social media age restriction ban, parental monitoring applications, cloud management, location tracking and information monitoring.

Please direct all questions to the organiser.

To register, visit the event page.

This one-hour webinar explores the ways in which people who use violence use young people’s technology as a part of domestic and family violence, and practical ways frontline workers and advocates can support their clients to respond to this risk. This webinar will explore topics such as the social media age restriction ban, parental monitoring applications, cloud management, location tracking and information monitoring.

Please direct all questions to the organiser.

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

This webinar is designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of child protection issues specific to churches and faith-based organisations 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 churches and faith-based organisations
• 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 church or faith-based organisation including pastors, leaders, frontline and social workers, and administration staff.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

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

This webinar is designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of child protection issues specific to churches and faith-based organisations 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 churches and faith-based organisations
• 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 church or faith-based organisation including pastors, leaders, frontline and social workers, and administration staff.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

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

This webinar celebrates the opening of Community Research’s Queerness in Aotearoa Research and Resource Special Collection by bringing together researchers Sandra Dickon and Ana Tashkoff from Hohou te Rongo Kahukura - Outing Violence, and Dr. Taylor Le Cui  from Toitu Takatapui - Rainbow Tick to discuss community-led research in LGBTTQIA+ spaces.

In this webinar the speakers will share some of their respective recent research before moving to a panel discussion on some of the complexities and privileges of researching within takatāpui and rainbow communities. Community Research will also have space for Q&A with the audience.

The webinar recording will be available after the event on Community Research’s website.

Please direct all questions to the organiser: communications@communityresearch.org.nz.

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

This webinar celebrates the opening of Community Research’s Queerness in Aotearoa Research and Resource Special Collection by bringing together researchers Sandra Dickon and Ana Tashkoff from Hohou te Rongo Kahukura - Outing Violence, and Dr. Taylor Le Cui  from Toitu Takatapui - Rainbow Tick to discuss community-led research in LGBTTQIA+ spaces.

In this webinar the speakers will share some of their respective recent research before moving to a panel discussion on some of the complexities and privileges of researching within takatāpui and rainbow communities. Community Research will also have space for Q&A with the audience.

The webinar recording will be available after the event on Community Research’s website.

Please direct all questions to the organiser: communications@communityresearch.org.nz.

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

This interactive, online training module will assist professionals to effectively identify, understand and resist invitations to collude with men who use family violence.

Participants who attend this training will be able to:

• Explain the causes, mechanisms, and purpose of family violence
• Explore perpetrator accountability
• Identify core beliefs held by men who use violence
• Identify 'smoke screens' used to conceal violence
• Use invitational approaches to build rapport and enhance reflection
• Understand the nature of collusion and how to resist invitations to collude
• Examine shame and values
• Motivate change and referral readiness
• Understand safety planning and referral pathways

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.

This interactive, online training module will assist professionals to effectively identify, understand and resist invitations to collude with men who use family violence.

Participants who attend this training will be able to:

• Explain the causes, mechanisms, and purpose of family violence
• Explore perpetrator accountability
• Identify core beliefs held by men who use violence
• Identify 'smoke screens' used to conceal violence
• Use invitational approaches to build rapport and enhance reflection
• Understand the nature of collusion and how to resist invitations to collude
• Examine shame and values
• Motivate change and referral readiness
• Understand safety planning and referral pathways

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, please visit the event page.

This 4-hour virtual course is designed for workplaces and individuals to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and effectively challenge sexist attitude in personal and professional spaces.

Please direct all questions to the organiser: admin@safeandequal.org.au.

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

This 4-hour virtual course is designed for workplaces and individuals to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and effectively challenge sexist attitude in personal and professional spaces.

Please direct all questions to the organiser: admin@safeandequal.org.au.

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

Join Whāraurau and InsideOUT Koāro for this national forum focused on rainbow+ youth mental wellbeing and gender-affirming healthcare to explore insights, experiences, and lessons learned across Aotearoa | New Zealand.

The theme for this year’s forum centres on strengthening the workforce and advancing inclusive, affirming practices for rainbow communities. The focus will be on developing rainbow-specific competencies, amplifying lived experience, and supporting approaches that uphold rights, dignity, and wellbeing. This forum will also explore how policy, practice, and system change can work together to create more responsive and equitable services.  

The forum will feature a range of speakers sharing their experiences, practical learnings, and reflections from their work and communities.

Please direct all queries to the organiser: coordinator@wharaurau.org.nz.

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

Join Whāraurau and InsideOUT Koāro for this national forum focused on rainbow+ youth mental wellbeing and gender-affirming healthcare to explore insights, experiences, and lessons learned across Aotearoa | New Zealand.

The theme for this year’s forum centres on strengthening the workforce and advancing inclusive, affirming practices for rainbow communities. The focus will be on developing rainbow-specific competencies, amplifying lived experience, and supporting approaches that uphold rights, dignity, and wellbeing. This forum will also explore how policy, practice, and system change can work together to create more responsive and equitable services.  

The forum will feature a range of speakers sharing their experiences, practical learnings, and reflections from their work and communities.

Please direct all queries to the organiser: coordinator@wharaurau.org.nz.

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

Deepfakes and synthetic media are becoming more common as AI tools grow in accessibility and ease of use. Some of these tools are being used to create harmful content, including image-based abuse involving young people both as targets and as creators.

This webinar for educators and youth-serving professionals will cover:

• how young people are experiencing AI-assisted image-based abuse – the tools, the behaviours, the impacts
• the technological, social and cultural contexts that are driving the use of deepfakes
• support strategies for professionals working with young people to both prevent and respond to AI-assisted image-based abuse.

Please direst all queries to the organisers.

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

Deepfakes and synthetic media are becoming more common as AI tools grow in accessibility and ease of use. Some of these tools are being used to create harmful content, including image-based abuse involving young people both as targets and as creators.

This webinar for educators and youth-serving professionals will cover:

• how young people are experiencing AI-assisted image-based abuse – the tools, the behaviours, the impacts
• the technological, social and cultural contexts that are driving the use of deepfakes
• support strategies for professionals working with young people to both prevent and respond to AI-assisted image-based abuse.

Please direst all queries to the organisers.

For more information and to register, visit the Conference webpage.

This year's conference theme is "Kahupō to Toiora | The Journey to Wellbeing. It acknowledges and reflects on the journey, not only the 20 year journey of TOAH-NNEST, but also the journey of healing.

Guided by the Poutama model, TOAH-NNEST recognises that healing happens one step at a time, taking courage, patience and resilience, looking different for everyone.

Programme coming soon.

For more information about the conference or about the call for proposals, email: conference2026@toah-nnest.org.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the Conference webpage.

This year's conference theme is "Kahupō to Toiora | The Journey to Wellbeing. It acknowledges and reflects on the journey, not only the 20 year journey of TOAH-NNEST, but also the journey of healing.

Guided by the Poutama model, TOAH-NNEST recognises that healing happens one step at a time, taking courage, patience and resilience, looking different for everyone.

Programme coming soon.

For more information about the conference or about the call for proposals, email: conference2026@toah-nnest.org.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the Safeguarding Children's Training Calendar.

Register for the 2-part online workshop series.

In this Safeguarding Children's training, participants will learn:

• How to apply wise child protection practice in one's work; acknowledging there is no “best” way of doing things for all groups. Participants will need to reconcile new learning with existing and trusted cultural practices.
• The ‘grey areas’ in child protection concerns and reporting thresholds.
• Participants own personal barriers and what professional dangerousness could look link in their work; how this affects decision-making, and how to manage this.
• How to safely handle disclosures of harm.
• How to have conversations with family and whānau when there are child protection concerns.
• How to use Information Sharing legislation and engage in collaborative working.
• How to make an effective Report of Concern.

For all queries, please contact Safeguarding Children directly.

For more information and to register, visit the Safeguarding Children's Training Calendar.

Register for the 2-part online workshop series.

In this Safeguarding Children's training, participants will learn:

• How to apply wise child protection practice in one's work; acknowledging there is no “best” way of doing things for all groups. Participants will need to reconcile new learning with existing and trusted cultural practices.
• The ‘grey areas’ in child protection concerns and reporting thresholds.
• Participants own personal barriers and what professional dangerousness could look link in their work; how this affects decision-making, and how to manage this.
• How to safely handle disclosures of harm.
• How to have conversations with family and whānau when there are child protection concerns.
• How to use Information Sharing legislation and engage in collaborative working.
• How to make an effective Report of Concern.

For all queries, please contact Safeguarding Children directly.

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.