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9 July 2019
New report outlines grassroots approach to reducing the impact of problematic methamphetamine use
New evaluation report outlines the development of New Zealand ‘P’ Pull, a grassroots community approach to reducing the impact of problematic methamphetamine use.23 May 2019
Te Pou board announces new chief executive
Te Pou o te Whakaaro Nui (Te Pou), New Zealand's national centre for workforce development in mental health, addiction and disability services, is delighted to announce Rae Lamb as our new chief executive.19 December 2018
New important role for Te Pou CE Robyn Shearer
It’s with great pride we announce that Te Pou o te Whakaaro Nui Chief Executive, Robyn Shearer is taking up a new and important role at the Ministry of Health6 December 2018
Inaugural meeting of the IIMHL Council of Public Mental Health Leadership
During the IIMHL Leadership Exchange, the first meeting of the IIMHL Council of Public Mental Health Leadership took place, attended by representatives from eleven countries. Two people from each IIMHL country were invited. Dr Barbara Disley and Dr Monique Faleafa represented New Zealand.5 November 2018
Implementing cross-sectoral policies for suicide prevention – challenges and opportunities
A two-day leadership exchange on cross-sectoral policies for suicide prevention was hosted by the Public Health Agency of Sweden and the Substance and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the United States at IIMHL and IIDL 2018. Dr Monique Faleafa and Denise Kingi-Uluave of Le Va and Dr Barbara Disley of Emerge Aotearoa attended the match.31 August 2018