News from Robyn Shearer
News @ Te Pou is a blog with news and opinion pieces from Te Pou staff. You can click on an author's name in the right hand column to read all posts by that person, or use the archive and tags to find news by date or topic. Why not join the conversation and let us know what you think? Your comments are welcome on all News @ Te Pou posts.
Sharing innovation and improving services internationally
IIMHL and IIDL exchange and network meetings have contributed to increased sharing and implementation of innovation, resulting in better outcomes for people using services. Some really amazing and valuable innovations have been shared.
Responding to national and regional needs
Te Pou is delighted to be working on a three year work plan with Te Rau Matatini and the Werry Centre.
Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season
2012 has been a year of hard work and achievement across the mental health, addiction and disability sectors.
Supporting evidence-based practice
I recently had the pleasure of attending Southland DHB's launch of its 100 day mental health and addiction strategic plan. I was asked about Te Pou's role in supporting evidence-based practice. We have a number of mechanisms to do this.


