Addiction Leadership Day evaluation report Auckland September 2024

The Addiction Leadership Days are held annually in three locations: Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, and Ōtautahi Christchurch. These events are organised by the National Committee of Addiction Treatment (NCAT) and supported by Te Pou. They serve as a crucial platform for sector leaders and decision-makers to gather, strengthen professional networks, share updates and research, and enhance leadership development within the addiction workforce.

This report, prepared by Te Pou, presents the key evaluation findings from the Addiction Leadership Day hosted in Tāmaki Makaurau on 31 July 2024. The evaluation is based on post-event survey responses and aims to inform and guide the planning of future Addiction Leadership Day events.

The Tāmaki Makaurau Addiction Leadership Day saw a total of 120 registrations, with 101 attendees at the event. The day featured an opening address by the Hon. Matt Doocey, the Minister for Mental Health, an update from Te Whatu Ora, a session on optimism and future thinking, as well as informative updates from various organisations and a discussion forum.