Haere mai - welcome,
The 2nd International Conference of Te Ao Maramatanga, New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses Inc. (NCMHN) will be held at the Wellington Convention Centre in Wellington, the vibrant arts and cultural capital city of Aotearoa, New Zealand, from 1-3 April, 2009.
The aim of the conference is to support and strengthen the future of mental health and addictions nursing.
On behalf of Te Ao Maramatanga, New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses, it is with great pleasure that the Wellington branch of Te Ao Maramatanga extend this invitation to nurses around the world.
We would also like to extend a special thank you to our sponsors.
Anna Kempthorne
Conference Convenor
Conference Venue
The Wellington Convention Centre is situated in the heart and soul of Wellington city, within walking distance from all major hotels and banks, and surrounded by cafés, culture and nightlife. The venue adjoins Civic Square, an inner city urban park bordered by the city library, art gallery and children's science museum. The views from the venue over the harbour are breathtaking and there is plenty of room to sit outside and enjoy the wonderful sights of Wellington. Only 15 minutes from Wellington's International Airport.
Online Registration: Opening soon
Conference Programme: Watch this space
Accommodation: Will be made available with registration brochure
Contact: Sue Denton, Conference Manager
(04) 479 8616 or sue@conferenceworks.co.nz
Mind the future: People, Politics & Possibilities for Nursing within the Mental Health & Addiction Sector
The conference theme asks us to care for and be mindful of the future for psychiatric mental health and addictions nursing, conversely it suggests what will be the needs of the mind in the future? What will be the addictions in the future? What will be our role in the future in neuroscience, genetics and other developments of the mind? In considering the future we must be mindful of the contribution of mental health and addictions nurses to the health of individuals, families and communities and even other countries.
There are three influences to consider; people, politics and possibilities that will shape mental health and addictions nursing practice, education and research in the future. To succeed in the future depends on our commitment to develop and promote the role of mental health and addictions nursing profession.
People: Nurses in primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, from non-government organizations, service users, families, communities, politicians, other members of the team, consumer workers, student nurses, the private sector, nurse practitioners, the public, diverse ethnic and cultural populations.
Politics: Having the conference in the capital city of Aotearoa New Zealand reminds us of the significant role of politics in health services whether it be policy, service delivery, lobbying, legislation and media interest. Our relationships with others.
Possibilities: Practice innovations, practice development, diversity of roles, nurse-led services, peer-led services, advance practice roles, primary mental health nurses, collaborations, evidence for practice, acute services in communities.