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Social Work Notice Board Regular Newsletter of the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers

A Congress to remember Pictured above are the merry band of participants – including delegates from Branches, Roopu and Interest Groups representing members from across the profession – at the ANZASW’s inaugural National Congress, held in Christchurch on 3-4 April. The Congress combined a mix of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), through two guest presentations, and a series of strategic planning workshops to help guide the future direction of the Association. The guest speakers were Dr Cindy Kiro, Children’s Commissioner, who delivered the inaugural Merv Hancock address, and Mike Doolan. Cindy’s presentation was titled ‘The Essential Role of

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Social Work in Child Welfare’. While recognising the often very difﬁcult and stressful situations social workers are involved with in this very complex ﬁeld of practice, Cindy also acknowledged the many and varied initiatives up and down the country where social workers are making a positive difference. Mike Doolan then presented research into child death by maltreatment. This research is further reported in Lives Cut Short (2007, Dunmore Publishing), a book co-authored by Mike and Dr Marie Connolly, Chief Social Worker with the Ministry of Social Development. INSIDE: Reflections on the success of the Congress are contained on the next page. The contents of Notice Board follow the usual order, although gradual changes to the format are being introduced in line with a commitment made at the Congress to improve the variety and quality of content.

New editors for Social Work Review Mary Nash and Kieran O’Donoghue, both of whom work at Massey University in Palmerston North, together bring a wealth of experience to the role of editing the Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work Review - the latest edition of which is distributed with this issue of Notice Board.

Kieran O’Donoghue and Mary Nash. The contact email for Social Work Review is [email protected]

This publication is one of the longstanding beneﬁts of membership of ANZASW and has a highly regarded reputation for providing access to excellent research and reading for continuing professional development (CPD). Editorial plans for 2008 include the idea of publishing monograph issues based on collections of research on topical themes. Another area of planning for the future is to make use of the ANZASW website to provide a gateway to an archive of past articles, as part of engendering ongoing interest in the relationship between research and social work practice. Articles published in the Spring 2007 edition of Social Work Review share a theme of leadership and supervision. In an article on postgraduate social work management education, authors Michael Webster and Hanuere Jann Toﬁ make an argument that the social work profession could determine its own management theory and practice rather than ‘importing’ external models.

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Social Work Notice Board PRESIDENT'S COMMENT Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. Nga mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa Informal feedback on the inaugural Congress held last month has endorsed this as a successful and valuable event. Whilst there were some learnings to take away about time management and programme timetabling, the aim of providing a forum that could offer CPD and an opportunity to continue to develop the profession was achieved. It was a privilege to have Dr Cindy Kiro, Children’s Commissioner, deliver the inaugural Merv Hancock address and a ﬁtting tribute to Merv, who though he could not attend had sent a message for me to share on the day. A joint media statement by the Ofﬁce of the Children’s Commissioner and ANZASW was timed to mark the event and drew attention to Merv’s lifelong commitment to establishing a sense of common purpose and professional identity for social workers. Another milestone at the Congress was the celebration of the publication of the Association’s revised bilingual Code of Ethics and the new Competency Handbook. It was great to be able to honour those present who had played a major role in these publications. This included Dugald McDonald, (who also spoke on behalf of John Hopkins) and John White for the Code of Ethics and Sonya Hunt and kaumatua Turoa Haronga for their work with the Competency Handbook. Since the Congress, ‘business as usual’ has continued with further CPD events being hosted in various parts of the country and the making of a submission on the Child, Young Persons and their Families Amendment Bill. One issue of major concern is the recent advice of a decision of the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) that new graduates from social work courses which have successfully completed the SWRB recognition process, will be deemed to have ‘beginning competence’ for the purposes of becoming registered. Although ANZASW has been participating in a working group to consider a range of options to streamline the competency and registration processes since August 2007, the SWRB made this decision independently of this working group. One of the issues – amongst other things – that the working group has been looking at is investigating ways of facilitating new graduates to become registered, but we feel strongly that the SWRB decision to blur the boundary between qualiﬁcation and competency in the way we have been advised is totally contrary to the clear intent of the Act and certainly contrary to the intent of all those in the Association who lobbied hard for our regulatory system to be based on both qualiﬁcation and competency. It has the potential to completely undermine the signiﬁcance we as a profession have always placed on the need for practitioners to not only be qualiﬁed but also be able to link theory with competent practice through the independent evidencing of professional standards and ethics.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S UPDATE The ANZASW Congress in April provided an opportunity to review achievements over the past two years, to consider present challenges and to look to the future. A key theme at the Congress was a consideration of how best to build more connections between the work of the Association at a national level and the local efforts of Branches, Roopu and Interest Groups. A workshop on the ﬁrst day provided some valuable action points for both national and local levels to increase the ways we can work together to achieve the Association’s objectives. Day two took this thinking one step further and focused on the strategic direction for the Association and in particular the strategic plan for 2008/09. Delegates responded by generating a host of positive ideas for new objectives and projects that they would like to see in place. It was encouraging that the main plea seemed to be for more time to allow for more in-depth discussion. I am currently working with Jeanne Warmington, Stephen Olsen and Jacqui Christian to ensure our next strategic plan reﬂects the discussions that were held. We will also be referring back to the reports that were submitted by Branches, Roopu and Interest Groups as a useful source of information about the range of activity around the country, and look forward to opening new discussions as we implement the changes being sought to strengthen the voice of the Association. The Congress was equally worthwhile and enjoyable for the time spent networking and catching up with old friends. It was wonderful to see so many members in person, and I would especially like to acknowledge those who made the extra effort and paid to attend from their professional development funds. I would also like to formally thank both the National Ofﬁce team and the staff at the Holiday Inn on Avon for their hard work in making the Congress run so smoothly. Often all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes is not recognised, but I certainly appreciate the enormous effort put in by so many people so that everyone could get the most out of this event. I am sure that National Congress will now become a highlight in the ANZASW Calendar, and by being linked to the ANZASW Conference in Wellington in April 2009 next year’s Congress will be even bigger and better.

We have written detailing the reasons for our concerns and asking that this decision is reviewed. We accept that the SWRB will make their own decisions but I believe it is very unfortunate that with something as signiﬁcant as this, the SWRB has chosen not to consult with the professional body and wider profession.

There are many other pieces of news that I could mention, such as developments with the Competency Assessment Service or the preparation for the IFSW Asia Paciﬁc Regional Conference 2009. These will have to wait for next month, but please make sure to look at the notice in this edition of Notice Board that calls for expressions of interest in the vacancy on the Governance Board for a Branch representative. As made so evident by the Congress, this is YOUR professional association, and we rely on YOUR participation.

No reira tena koutou, tena kouotu, tena koutou katoa. Rose Henderson, President, ANZASW [email protected]

Dominic Chilvers, Executive Ofﬁcer [email protected]

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Contents

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News from the National Ofﬁce .............................. 4

“Education is a taonga, a treasure...”

Tangata Whenua Notices ....................................... 8 International ........................................................... 9 Conferences and Courses ..................................... 11 Social Workers Registration Board ...................... 11

ANZASW Supervisors Interest Group ................ 13 Education and Training ........................................ 15 Competency Service News and Notices .............. 17

ANZASW Notices ............................................... 20

COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE

We Can’t Communicate... Without You! This was my message to the ANZASW Congress, where the Association’s work on building the relationships needed to give a voice to the profession was given a huge boost. The challenge now is to create the ‘right mix’ of activity to support those relationships and to demonstrate we have ‘something to say’. In return a clear message from members in my time in this new, part-time position is that changes to the way we communicate will be welcomed, particularly where a contribution to raising awareness of the roles played by social work professionals can be made. There are several small projects underway which should help to achieve this and that we hope will gather momentum. For instance, with the assistance of members Susan Gill and Nicki Weld a way forward for revamping Notice Board has been found that will see a transition from what we have to a more attractive newsletter, and a more integrated approach to the information we publish. This will include more use of our website for certain types of repetitive or standard information (e.g. information on Professional Indemnity Insurance). To support this gradual facelift a regular column will appear in Notice Board from next month to highlight and point people to new content on the website. Another area that offers large potential for raising awareness of relevant issues is to work more closely alongside ANZASW Interest Groups. Steps taken in that direction have included meetings in Auckland with John Wong of the Chinese Social Workers Interest Group, and with Niusulu Hellesoe, Sally Dalhousie and Matilda Hohenburger of the Pasiﬁka Interest Goup. This is also about opening up opportunities for the diversity of voices we have within the profession as a whole to be heard more widely. Stephen Olsen Communications Manager (based in Wellington) [email protected]

Ephra Mary Garrett, QSM. University lecturer; born September 20, 1923; died April 3, 2008. In a career that included working with Merv Hancock to co-found New Zealand’s ﬁrst four-year Bachelor of Social Work degree in the 1970s, Dr Ephra Garrett (Te Atiawa, Ngati Mutunga) was a champion of distance learning and its role in drawing more women into tertiary education. Ephra Garrett worked as a Maori welfare ofﬁcer, was the ﬁrst Maori woman to receive a Diploma of Social Science, and worked as a child psychologist in the mid-1960s. In 1962, when the Otago Social Workers’ Association hosted the Social Workers’ Study Conference in Dunedin, Ephra played a key part in addressing the theme of the conference: How to deﬁne social work. As captured by the ANZASW’s historical record, it was Ephra who voiced the feelings of the conference in suggesting there was a need for a code of ethics which could and should be a charter of client’s rights, give the social worker professional standing and bind social workers together. In addition to her role with the BSW degree, Ephra pioneered the ﬁrst of many women’s studies papers at Massey University. Later, she helped set up Te Rau Puawai, a partnership between Massey and the Health Ministry to boost Maori mental health workforce development, and assisted the psychology department to develop bicultural approaches to teaching. She served on a huge collection of committees both within and outside the university, including the Massey Alumni Association. In 1993 Ephra’s achieverments were recognised with an honorary Doctorate and in 1997 she was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal. She will be remembered, as noted in a tribute from Professor Robyn Munford, as an outstanding academic, a person who cared and brought people together, and whose inﬂuence will endure. (Sources: Manawatu Evening Standard, Mary Nash)

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NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL OFFICE Media Releases & Submissions

New members

Media releases distributed since March, and available on our website, include a release about the new Code of Ethics, a joint statement based on Cindy Kiro’s address to the ANZASW Congress last month and a release to celebrate World Social Work Day on 15 April.

On behalf of the Association the National Executive extends a warm welcome to the following new members of ANZASW.

This last release drew a “thank you” email from the President of the International Federation of Social workers, David N Jones, who gets updates about news releases sent to him by local website Scoop. Another indication of the small world we live in - and the importance of being interconnected. On 28 April a submission was made to Parliament’s Social Services Select Committee on the Children, Young Persons and their Families Act Amendment Bill (No 6). Subseqent to this the ANZASW may be invited to make a supporting oral submission. This latest submission drew heavily on the Association’s earlier response to a review of this legislation which was published in full in the June 2007 issue of Notice Board. Both the submission and the response to the initial review are available on our website - www.anzasw.org.nz

June 2008 Social Work Notice Board The June Social Work Notice Board will be published on Thursday 05 June. The deadline for copy is 12 noon on Friday 30 May. Copy can be emailed to [email protected]

ANZASW Governance Board Meeting Schedule for 2008 21 May

Teleconference, 4pm

13-14 June

Meeting, Wellington

23 July

Teleconference, 4pm

22-23 August

Meeting, Christchurch

24 September

Teleconference, 4pm

17-18 October

Meeting, Wellington

21-22 November

Meeting Invercargill – includes AGM

10 December

Teleconference, 4pm

Publications Received Skylight Catalogue 2008/9 “Helping children, young people and their families / whanau move forward through tough times”

Analesha Ahma Sharon Cogan-Beck Yvonne Needham Hiromi Kominami Aroha Taylor Glenn White Clive Simonsen Brenda Bosman Donna Ball Petite Nathan Jennifer Goodall Robert Van Dijk Toktam Mirzaabbsi Roxane Hughes Jan Sturgeon Shelley Plummer Harriet Xavier Tatjana Karaman Te Orion William Tui Houia Paula Smith Helen McCormick Steven Staunton Lance Pihema Eugene Puohotaua Nicola Ismail Adele Sherry Jan Gillanders Dianne Chalmers Regan King Thomas Ngaruhe Anne Gardner Therase Apatu Patricia Robinson Susan Jane Steven Hickey Sarah Thomas Sridhara Mysore Michelle Gavin Pamela West Conrad Bezuidenhout Meril Abraham Sunil Castilino Byron Parker Savita Winter Mary Anne Patterson Rae Norman Michaela Antico Pamela Puke Rachel Lennon Lagavalu Tagavaitau Nadine French

Auckland Auckland Wellington Auckland Otautahi Waikato Auckland Auckland Otautahi Tai Tokerau Auckland Waikato Auckland Auckland Wellington Auckland Auckland Auckland Waikato Roopu Tai Rawhiti Tauranga Moana Roopu Canterbury Northland Wellington Otautahi Wellington Canterbury Canterbury Coromandel Waiariki Manawhenua Wellington Manawhenua Tamaki Makaurau Manawhenua Manawatu Manawhenua Auckland Manawatu Manawatu Auckland Otago Otago Auckland Auckland Waikato Tai Tokerau Nelson Waikato Waikato Auckland Canterbury

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NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL OFFICE Resignations

Addresses Unknown

The following have notiﬁed their resignation from ANZASW during April 2008. We thank them for their support of the Association and wish them well for the future.

National Ofﬁce would be pleased to learn the current address for the following members.

Kevin Lacey Josephine Cliff Jesse Graham Patricia Chivers Victoria Farry Michael Dick Jessica Douglas

Hawkes Bay Auckland Tauranga Moana Taranaki Auckland Canterbury Canterbury

Reinstated Rangitaia Crowley Mere Hadﬁeld

Waikato Roopu Waikato Roopu

Deletions Pamela Scott Antje Giese Phil Williams Mandy Lewis Andrew French Christina Galeata Kimberley Devlin Simone Henderson Anita Waitoa Margaret Ruck Donna Truman Ingrid Altena Sastry Rambhatla Lee Ashford-Nuku Erina Ata Michele Banse Karen Bast Barbara Birch Fiona Broadbent Leah Burson Jenny Grzeda Raymond Lightband Michelle Brueckner Dawn Kururangi Sarah Laird Wendy Moore Mapihi Raharuhi Andrew Smith Beryl Te Moananui Sheree Wallis Kevin Watene Feroza Wiseman Peter Wolf

Wanganui Wellington Nelson Auckland Taranaki Taranaki Otago Wellington Tairawhiti Wellington Hawkes Bay Auckland Auckland Manawhenua Wairarapa Auckland Kahu Ora ki Wairarapa Canterbury Taranaki Auckland Tai Rawhiti Manawatu Waikato Tairawhiti Tamaki Makaurau Auckland Waiariki West Coast Tamaki Makaurau Otago Te Whanau O Rongokako Auckland Auckland

Wendy Geerling Leeann Loughlin Leigh Kerrisk Janna Kay Sarah Hay Sandra Evans Andrew Ririnui Raewyn Sanson Natasha Head Jill Raea Kathryn Pihema Chappy Harrison Susie Shaloe Craig Hughes Marie Timo-Booth Christina Warren Joseph Pene Robyn Hooper Grant Gaston Jynine Berryman Te Orion Williams Elizabeth Nelson Glenda Gillgren Anne Marie Doyle Vanessa Furze Paul Root Christine Winbush

Previously Christchurch Previously Taupo Previously Hawera Previously Auckland Previously Christchurch Previously Tauranga Previously Waikato Previously Napier Previously Auckland Previously Masterton Previously Auckland Prviously Kaikohe Previously Masterton Previously Christchurch Previously Auckland Previously Papamoa Previously Te Kuiti Previously Tokoroa Previously Napier Previously Christchurch Previously Huntly Previously Whangarei Previously Tauranga Previously Canada Previously Wellington Previously Nelson Previously Masterton

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Your statutory declaration, police vetting and membership obligations Do you remember the various forms you completed on joining ANZASW or renewing membership recently? These included declarations regarding any previous convictions or complaints and an undertaking to advise the Association of any matter be it a conviction (including driving convictions) or subject to any complaint action in respect of practice as a social worker.’ As much as these forms were essential to meeting immediate requirments for police vetting, they also place an onus on each member to inform the Association during the term of membership of any subsequent offence, diversion or complaint action. This is an ongoing responsibility and not just a one-off event. Therefore it is an obligation which is just as important as paying membership subscriptions etc and completing competency assessment requirements. So, apart from the occasional parking ticket, don’t forget to fulﬁl the requirement of notifying the Association of any conviction or complaint. Remember our job at National Ofﬁce is to not only assist and advise you in respect of your membership obligations but to also ensure you know of the distinct beneﬁts of ANZASW membership and make the most of them. We look forward to hearing from you.

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NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL OFFICE Call for Expressions of Interest in Governance Board vacancy for Branch representative The ANZASW Governance Board includes one position that is selected by the Branches. At the end of 2008 this position will become vacant, and following a selection process a new representative will be conﬁrmed at the Nov. 2008 Annual General Meeting. To allow time for this process to take place expressions of interest are now being sought from members of the Association who would be interested in joining the Governance Board as the Branch representative. If you are interested then please send a letter to National Ofﬁce explaining what skills and experience you are able to offer the Governance Board, a brief biography for circulation and a copy of your CV. This information will then be circulated to the relevant Branches, who will hold meetings in July to select a local nomination to go forward for a nationwide ballot. After putting together a summary of nominations from all Branches a ballot form or booklet will be published and circulated in September which will allow members in each Branch area throughout the country to ‘vote’ for their top three candidates, in preferred order, by the end of October. National Ofﬁce will then tally up the votes and the winner of the ballot will be conﬁrmed in time for the AGM. If you have any queries or would like further information about the selection process then please contact Dominic Chilvers at National Ofﬁce. Please note that a different process is held for Roopu, coordinated by Tangata Whenua Takawaenga o Aotearoa. All expressions of interest in the vacancy for Branch representative must be received by National Ofﬁce no later than June 27th and can be sent to ANZASW, PO Box 14230, Christchurch 8544 or email [email protected]

and in need of help, each of us has a leading role to play in supporting human rights and we need to step up to that responsibility to promote the welfare of individuals, families and communities”. “In recent years the proﬁle of social work has been growing as part of a renewed global interest in human rights and social justice, which are essential to community well-being and economic stability,” says Rose Henderson. “It is notable that the United Nations holds a parallel social work day every year in recognition of the frontline role that social workers have in the battle to implement human rights. In his statement for the day IFSW President David N. Jones said that all social work is now international and that governments are increasingly looking to social work for answers to social crises, ranging from mass migration and ethnic or religious conﬂict to other impacts of globalization”. “The range of activity undertaken by associations of Social Workers is inspiring. In Latin America the focus is on access to social services as a human right, and our colleagues in Canada have chosen to make the issue of women and poverty a national priority”. “The important message for social work in New Zealand, as reﬂected in our newly released Code of Ethics, is that human rights and social justice are as central to the profession of social work in this country as anywhere else. We look forward to highlighting this message when we celebrate our own Social Workers Day here on 24 September 2008, and at the ANZASW Conference in Wellington in 2009,” says Rose Henderson. Since its establishment the IFSW has grown to represent social work associations in 84 countries with a total membership of more than 500 000 social workers. This year’s theme for World Social Work Day – “Making a World of Difference” – continues a promotion IFSW launched on its 50th anniversary in 2006. The special gathering of 900 Social Workers and students at the United Nations this year included 98-year-old Kathleen Kendall, the ﬁrst Social Worker employed by the UN. Fiona Robertson, from New Zealand, attended this gathering in New York in her capacity as IFSW Treasurer. See also www.anzasw.org.nz

Copy of MEDIA RELEASE

500,000 social workers unite for World Social Work Day! The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) joins today with the 83 other associations around the world that belong to the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) to celebrate World Social Work Day – 15 April 2008. “This event was recognised at the ANZASW’s Congress in Christchurch earlier this month, where it was also noted that 2008 marks the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,” says Rose Henderson, ANZASW President. “As we take the opportunity on this day to put social work into an international context, it is becoming more and more apparent that professional associations for Social Workers can make a world of difference through co-operation and mutual support. Regardless of internal country deﬁnitions of which populations are most vulnerable

The Certiﬁcate of Competency, statutory registration and ANZASW membership The Certiﬁcate of Competency is awarded by ANZASW on the successful completion of competency assessment and is the main basis for Full membership of the Association. The Certiﬁcate is additionally recognised by the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) as meeting the competency requirement for registration. ANZASW is only able to afﬁrm that you hold a valid competency certiﬁcate while you remain a ﬁnancial member of the Association. Should your membership lapse or you resign from ANZASW, the certiﬁcate of competency becomes invalid for purposes of ANZASW membership. Should you wish to rejoin the Association at a later date you would then be required to

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NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL OFFICE undertake a full face-to-face competency assessment once again, unless you had completed the requirements to be a registered Social Worker prior to resigning or lapsing your ANZASW membership and you have remained registered. By retaining membership of ANZASW, the life of a Certiﬁcate is preserved for a full ﬁve years at which time you would be required to complete your recertiﬁcation. The costs of recertiﬁcation are substantially less than the initial competency assessment. Maintaining your membership brings many beneﬁts to social workers including involvement in an organisation which models a Bicultural partnership, networking, afﬁliation with IFSW, access to regular publications, professional indemnity insurance, opportunities for professional advocacy and continuing professional development.

Frequently Asked Questions – ANZASW Ofﬁce Manager Are you having trouble accessing forms or discussion groups on the website? It is necessary to obtain a log-in ID and password before you are able to access forms and discussion groups on the website. In the “Membership Services” area of the website, under “My Account” there is a “request a password” option. If, after obtaining your password and following the necessary steps, you are still having trouble please contact National Ofﬁ1ce. Are you paying by direct credit? Please ensure that your regular payments are enough to clear your invoice within a 12-month time frame. If you have fallen behind, please increase your payments. If you are ahead, please cease or reduce your payments. If in doubt, please contact us at National Ofﬁce. Would you like to set up a direct credit or pay by Internet banking? Please contact National Ofﬁce and we will post / email you a copy of the Automatic Payment form. It is also possible to pay us via Internet banking. Our bank account details are on both the invoices and statements. Please ensure that your customer code and/or name appear as a reference on our bank statement. Do you want to pay your account by credit card? Please contact National Ofﬁce, and we can either fax/email you a form to complete, or alternatively we will take down your card details over the phone. Does your workplace pay your invoice? Please ensure that we have the correct information in our system to allow your workplace to pay your invoice promptly. If they are paying by direct credit, please ensure that they make reference to you on our bank statement, or ideally, post/email us a remittance advice. If you are still receiving a statement it means that we have not received payment from your employer as yet - please follow this up with them. Do you work for Child Youth & Family? MSD policy does not allow ANZASW to add your membership fee / competency assessment / indemnity insurance to a bulk invoice without a current “Authority for Payment” form, which has been authorised by your manager. This is the fastest way to

have your invoices cleared from your account. Are you receiving ANZASW Statements? On the last business day of each month, ANZASW posts statements out to all members that have a balance on their account. These provide an update of the balance of your account at that time and should not be confused with invoices. Please remember that it is your responsibility to ensure that your invoice is paid. What do I do with the Insurance and Declaration forms received with my invoice? It is now a requirement of our Insurer, that all declaration forms are updated on an annual basis. Please ensure that your forms are completed, signed and returned to us straight away. If they are not received and you need to make a claim via the Insurer, you may not be covered. Please note that for membership renewals, the forms do not need to be witnessed. Have you had a change in employment circumstances? Please note that it is vital that you advise National Ofﬁce as soon as possible if your circumstances change with regards to your employment – especially where it affects invoicing. This applies if you are on long-term leave (e.g. maternity leave; sick leave; or working/living overseas); undertaking full-time Social Work study; become unemployed; or retire. When must my Competency Assessment be paid by? Please ensure that your Competency Assessment invoice is paid by the 20th of the month following invoice. For those that have set up a direct credit payment schedule, the full amount must be paid within 12 months of the date of the invoice. This will affect when your date is set, and the issuing of your Competency Certiﬁcate. You are invoiced for this on conﬁrmation of your membership, and have from that date to commence payments. If in doubt, please contact us at National Ofﬁce. Are you anxious about completing your Competency Assessment? Please contact National Ofﬁce if you have any concerns or anxiety about completing your assessment. We are here to assist, and may be able to simplify things by answering your queries; helping ﬁnd a mentor; advising of pre-assessment workshop dates in your area or working through an issue. Do you wish to resign from ANZASW? Please note that National Ofﬁce must be advised in writing, of all intentions to resign from the Association. Please also ensure that your account is up-to-date, as this may affect your ability to rejoin the Association should you wish to do so in the future. The Association has many members that have transferred to non-practicing status. They still receive all of the Associations publications, and have access to the website. Before resigning from the Association, please consider discussing with us whether or not you may ﬁt into this category of membership.

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TANGATA WHENUA TAKAWAENGA O AOTEAROA Kaipurongo Tena koutou te whanau whanui o te Motu he mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa mo tenei ra. This report is coming to you in the new format, under the new Governance Board, following the ﬁrst National Congress in April. It was during the National Congress that Tangata Whenua, through caucus, addressed issues and ways forward for Tangata Whenua Governance Board members to better represent our membership. This was timely as Tangata Whenua Governance Board members have stated in previous reports we are ‘mindful of tangata whenua takawaenga o Aotearoa and it is our intention to maintain the aspirations and integrity of this collective, whom we represent.’ In line with this, regular updates will occur through this monthly publication. Items and updates for the wider membership’s information. 1. Lines of Communication Tangata Whenua Governance Board members were supported by caucus to establish processes of communication to roopu and Tangata Whenua members throughout the motu. 2. Kupu Maori Use of kupu Maori on ANZASW publications will be monitored to ensure appropriate use. The removal of ‘Kaiwhakahaere’ from these reports is replaced with the term ‘Kaipurongo’ (Recorder/ Reporter). 3. Choice of Competency process Further discussion needs to continue regarding ways to promote both choices to Tangata Whenua provisional members for competency assessment. 4. Representation on Committee Nominations of Tangata Whenua on committee to come through Roopu (or Branch where no Roopu are established). All caucus members are encouraged to panui this out to the wider membership, including the process for nomination. Tangata Whenua Takawaenga are mindful that tangata whenua representation on committee must come from and be endorsed by the caucus. This aligns to the bi-cultural commitment of ANZASW. 5. Indigenous Conference 2010 Tangata Whenua will receive regular updates regarding this event. Watch this space.

6. Tangata Whenua Takawaenga o Aotearoa National Hui 2009 Tairäwhiti registered their interest to host this event. Kia ora ki a koe Tairäwhiti. However Tangata Whenua Takawaenga caucus are also aware that the tono is subject to further discussion within Tairäwhiti. 7. Tautoko to Roopu development An issue raised in caucus about areas that either don’t have a Roopu, or the Roopu is in recess, for members in this situation please let us know who you are and we will endeavour to link you into the caucus. I am excited by the enthusiasm and momentum that is occurring out there and want to remind you all that the Tangata Whenua Governance Board members are here to respond to any queries or feedback. Take care. Mauriora! Bella Wikaira: [email protected] Awhiora Niania: [email protected] Graham Black: [email protected] Claudine Tule: [email protected]

Te Whanau o Rongokako Tena koutou katoa, Tenei te mihi aroha ki a koutou me tou whanau hoki. Tenei te mihi, tenei te mihi, tenei te mihi katoa. Te Roopu, Te Whanau o Rongokako would like to inform you of our new Roopu Komiti Members; Tiamana: Rawinia Hape Kaiwhakarite: Te Rauhina Williams Kaitiaki Putea: Mary Gallagher Meetings are held Bi-Monthly When: 3rd Thursday of the month Time: 3.30pm - 5.30pm Venue: Kahureremoana Board Room Te Wahanga Hauora Maori Maori Health Services HBDHB, Omahu Road, Hastings. Ropata Williams has also stood down from the position of Roopu Panel Coordinator on behalf of Te Whanau o Rongokako. Rawinia Hape will be the contact person and Roopu Panel Coordinator on behalf of Te Whanau o Rongokako. Would appreciate it if you could please update your records accordingly. Please direct all correspondence and communications pertaining to our Roopu Te Whanau o Rongokako to me direct. Mauri Ora ki a koutou na, Rawinia Hape

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TANGATA WHENUA TAKAWAENGA O AOTEAROA Tai Tokerau Roopu

Te Roopu o te Tairawhiti

Meetings dates for 2008 are as follows: June 19th Bay of Islands Hospital, Kawakawa August 14th Whangarei (venue to be conﬁrmed) October 16th CYF, Kaitaia December 11 Whangarei (venue to be conﬁrmed) All meetings commence at 4pm For any additional information, please contact Heta Erueti 021 071 0726

Tena koutou katoa, nau mai haere mai.

Waiariki Roopu

The Waiariki Roopu welcomes and invites all Takawaenga and prospective members of ANZASW to our monthly meetings. Nau mai Haere Mai. Roopu Meetings Roopu Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 2.30pm. Venue: Waiariki Polytechnic Waiariki Roopu Chairperson: Hariata Kohunui, (07) 346 8836 Secretary: Tracey Tumata (07) 348 6996 Roopu Assessment Coordinators Heather Farr – (07) 866 9430 or (027) 432 4435 Roopu Competency Assessor Annette Twyman (07) 348 0325 or (021) 349 410

Manawhenua Roopu The meeting dates for the Roopu are: 5th June, 3rd July, 7th August, 4th September, 2nd October, 6th November, 11th December (Christmas Party).

Te Roopu o Te Tairawhiti Social Workers extends a warmth invitation to all current and prospective Maori social workers to attend our monthly meetings. Currently we are enjoying the korero regarding the individual mahi that our members are involved in. One of our members has started a local mantra “I love my job”, thank you Ra, it certainly helps to bring humour to our role. Our Roopu meetings are held on the last Tuesday of every month. We are currently moving our venues around the agencies to assist members to attend hui. Chairperson: Tauha Te Kani, e-mail Tauha. [email protected], Ph (06) 867 5614 Secretary: Kay Symes No reira, tena koutou, tena koutou kia ora no tatou katoa

Kahu Ora Roopu o Wairarapa Kahu Ora now holds their monthly hui Every second Wednesday of the month at Ngati Kahungunu Ofﬁce Park Street, Masterton Starting at 3.00pm Agenda Karaki Timatanga, Mihimihi, Apologies, Minutes Business Arising, Correspondence, Financial Report General Business, Karakia Whakamutunga

Tamaki Makaurau Roopu Tena koutou katoa, nau mai haere mai. The Tamaki Makaurau O te Aotearoa ANZASW caucus invite all new and prospective Maori Social Workers who are interested in becoming a member of the ANZASW to attend out monthly meetings. Change of date for this months meeting This Months meeting will be on Thursday the 22nd of May from 1.00pm – 3.00pm Venue: Greenlane Hospital Building 15 (Ex National Womens), Level 6 Ofﬁce holders elected at AGM Chairperson: Sandy Tito-Evans Email: [email protected], Phone: (09) 276 0000 Extn 4873 Vice Chairperson: Miriama Scott Secretary: Tara Joe and Whitiao Paul Email: [email protected] and [email protected], Phone: (027) 5896604 Treasurer: Moana Herewini

INTERNATIONAL Council of International Fellowship (CIF) Aotearoa/New Zealand Branch

Would you like to visit Argentina? What about Italy, Slovenia, India or Tanzania? If you are interested in travelling, learning about Social Work, and other cultures, these countries are offering CIF programmes in 2008. Deadlines for applying are 28 February for Tanzania, 1 March for Argentina and Italy/Slovenia, and 1 July for India. For details on these, and many other programmes offered internationally, look at www.ciﬁnternational.com. Alternatively, email Ann-Marie Hearl, Secretary of the CIF Aotearoa/New Zealand Branch at: [email protected]

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CONFERENCES AND COURSES Interactive Drawing Therapy “Working with the language of the unconscious”. For further details of course Programmes see www.InteractiveDrawingTherapy.com 09 376 4789, [email protected]

* * * CPS - Child Protection Studies Programme CPS is a national charitable trust, dedicated to preventing harm and violence to children in New Zealand. As a strong advocate for the rights of children, CPS promotes, encourages and supports prevention activities and efforts at the local and national level, through individual and community programmes. For course location and information, or to enrol, contact: Michaela – 07 838 3370, [email protected] * * * “Narrative Practices” Workshop with Michael White June 1-7 2008, Venice, Italy www.italyseminars.com

* * * Supervision Training – Course 1 Christchurch, July 16-18 2008 Facilitated by Margaret Morrell This workshop suits social workers and other professional practitioners who want to start supervising, and supervisors with some experience who want to learn about models and frameworks for supervision. The workshop covers: Deﬁnition, purpose, beneﬁts and components of Supervision; How to establish and maintain a positive Supervision relationship; A practical guide to the negotiated agreement or Supervision contract; The Supervisor’s “tool box”; How to promote reﬂective practice in Supervision sessions; How to manage ethical dilemmas in supervision. Cost: $375 (GST incl) For more information visit Margaret’s website at www.margaretmorrell.co.nz. To enrol, Email: [email protected] for a registration form * * * IFSW World Conference 2008 Salvador – Bahia, Brazil 16-19 August 2008 Website: www.salvadorconvention.co.br

* * * The Australian Association of Social Workers Strength in Unity Conference 2008 9-12 November 2008, Luna Park, Sydney To ﬁnd out more about registering or speaking at this event please visit: www.iceaustralia.com/strengthinunity2008 * * *

Psycho / Oncology New Zealand / Conference 17 & 18 November 2008 Palmerston North Convention Centre Theme: “Winds of Change” Additional workshops on Sunday afternoon 16th November For more information contact Sue Peck SP Conference Management Email: [email protected] * * * 3rd Annual He Mana to ia Tamaiti / Every Child Counts Conference and Awards Ceremony Wellington 10 & 11 September 2008 www.everychildcounts.org.nz 2008 conference theme: “For our children: a better today, a better tomorrow. What’s it going to take?”

* * * Skylight Training courses available: Increasing the bounce – building resilience in young people facing tough times Trainer: Hazel Neser Tauranga – Friday 2 May 2008 – 1.00pm to 4.00pm Auckland – Friday 1 August 2008, 1.00pm to 4.00pm Christchurch – Thurs. 13 November 2008, 1.00pm to 4.00pm www.skylight.org.nz * * * Parent-to-Parent Training Training dates for 2008 are now available Email: [email protected] Website: www.parent2parent.org.nz Phone: 0508 236 236 * * * WAVE “Managing Inappropriate Behaviour and Conﬂict at Work” 2-day workshop, 26-27 June 2008 Dunedin www.wave.org.nz [email protected]

SOCIAL WORKERS REGISTRATION BOARD The latest Social Workers Registration Board newsletter, Onboard, is available on the Board’s website at www.swrb.org.nz If you would like to receive a copy of the newsletter send an email with Newsletter in the subject line to [email protected]

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2 - 3 October 2008, Christchurch presented by Dr Leah Giarratano

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ANZASW SUPERVISORS INTEREST GROUP Future directions for the Supervisors Interest Group Discussions at the recent National Congress in Christchurch raised a number of challenges and opportunities for Branches, Roopu and Interest Groups to develop their services locally for members in line with the strategic direction of ANZASW. As a result, I am keen to convene an initial face-to-face meeting of supervisors or ANZASW members who have an interest in supervision, to discuss future directions for this group, beyond the discussion forum, and including CPD opportunities. Due to resource constraints, this initial meeting will be called in Auckland, however it would be great to hear from any supervisor or member throughout Aotearoa with ideas about the future directions for this group. Your ideas will then be included in a draft document to be circulated for wider discussion and decision-making. If you would like to attend such a meeting in Auckland please also make contact ASAP so that the most convenient time and place for the meeting can be arranged and advised. Now is the time to build on the excitement and energy generated at Congress – and further develop a Supervisors Interest Group that is vibrant and relevant for its members, whilst promoting best supervision practice. I look forward to hearing from you. Vicki Hirst, Co-ordinator [email protected] P.S. Please consider moving your task “Joining the Supervisors Interest Group Discussion Forum” higher on your “To do” list. The steps to do so appear below and are easy to follow. Just make sure you join the ANZASW website as a member ﬁrst! Email Margaret at National Ofﬁce ([email protected]) for your personal logon details to get you started! There are already some very interesting discussion topics posted for you to read, reﬂect on and contribute to!

Additional Supervisors TE AWAMUTU Deb Stanﬁeld 82 Te Kawa Rd RD3, Te Awamutu 07 871 1883, 021 032 2253 deb.stanﬁ[email protected] Qualiﬁcations: BSW, RSW, MANZASW, Grad Dip Supervision Experience: I am originally from western Canada, and came to New Zealand with my (kiwi) partner and children in 1998. Since graduating with my degree in 1989 I have pursued interests in both social work and freelance journalism, and with my husband manage a small orchard in the Waikato. I have social work experience in counselling and crisis intervention, and most recently worked as a social worker and supervisor at Child Youth and Family Service. I currently have a small professional supervision and social work mentoring practice (Hamilton and Te Awamutu), provide contracted social work assessments and still maintain a keen active interest in writing.

Supervision Interest: I believe supervision to be an intrinsic and exciting part of professional support and development that can be inﬂuenced by a great number of ideas, theories, practice tools from across professions. I’m interested in the process of supervision itself – the unique relationship, the “space” that is created, how the time together is shaped. MANAWATU Cathy Custy 131 Savage Crescent, Palmerston North Ph: (06) 3546471 Email: [email protected] Qualiﬁcations: BSW (Hons) - Massey University; Postgraduate Cert, Child Therapy. Practice experience: six years working as clinical social worker/ child and family therapist at hospital-based child, adolescent and family mental health service; two years private practice at Child & Family Development Centre, Wellington providing specialist assessment and therapy for infants, children, adolescents and their families experiencing trauma or loss, behaviour, relationship and emotional difﬁculties and mental health concerns. Key interests: attachment-based observation and working to understand emotional states, behaviour, patterns of communication and dynamics of interaction between infants/children/adolescents and their families. I’m particularly interested in how the helping profession respond to this turbulent environment including how we develop a capacity to feel emotionally contained whilst maintaining our capacity to think; and the importance of good boundaries when under pressure to act. CANTERBURY Caroline Oliver 82 Hackthorne Road, Christchurch 8022 Phone 03 3325690 e-mail [email protected] Female NZ European Qualiﬁcations; B A. Diploma in Social Science(Soc Policy and Social Work ) Massey. P G Diploma in Social Service Supervision (Massey) MANZASW. Registered Social Worker. Experience; 20+ years experience of social work,working in hospitals and community groups mainly in older persons health, mental health, and disability. Supervision Style; reﬂective practice, strengths-based, task and outcome focused. Special Interests; mentoring, professional development, safe practice, health and community social work. NOTE These details have been supplied by each Supervisor. In publishing these details ANZASW does not assume responsibility for the accuracy of the details or the quality of supervision offered. All are members of ANZASW but, as there is not yet a specific competency assessment for supervisory practice, the onus is placed on any person seeking a supervisor to clarify and check the information to their own satisfaction. The list will be further updated from time to time.

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Professional Development Seminars Courses: Term 2, 3 & 4 2008 ‘GRIEF and LOSS’ – Lois Tonkin Supporting and working with children and young people

Tues 17th June 9.15am – 3pm

Social Worker

‘ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT & HEALTH’ - Current Research and Practice

North Community Mental Health Team Dunedin Hospital We are seeking a Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday position.

with Dr Simon Denny, Dr Peter Gluckman & Dr Sue Bagshaw Tues 9th September 9.15am – 3pm

Applicants must have a B-level Social Work professional qualification and have, or be working towards, NZASW certificate of competency

‘A DAY with JUDGE ANDREW BECROFT’

You will need: • excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, or as an autonomous practitioner • proven skills in SW assessment, generic risk assessment and clinical management • a commitment to own professional development as well as to quality service delivery. Please apply on line Marilyn Bartlett, Charge Nurse Manager, North Community Mental Health Team, Dunedin Hospital, phone 03 474 7739 ext 7107, email [email protected] Closing date: 26th May 2008.

on Youth Offending Monday 8th September 10.00am - 3pm

‘A DAY with MASON DURIE’ Thursday 20th November 9.15am – 3pm

All seminars will be held at Auckland University EPSOM Campus, Mt Eden.

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Further details regarding the above vacancy can be found on our website. We may also have opportunities better suited to you - please visit www.otagodhb.govt.nz to apply.

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Agender Conference 2008

“Celebrating Our Gender” Queens Birthday Weekend

Is Gender Identity an issue for your clients or is it an area of particular interest to you?

Lecturer in Social Work (Fixed-term, Part-time)

Department of Social Work and Community Development Applications are invited from suitably qualiﬁed persons for a ﬁxed-term, part-time lecturing position in the second semester, 2008. Applicants should have a postgraduate degree in the social services (preferably a PhD), university level professional qualiﬁcations in social work, proven practice experience, and teaching competence. Any person appointed will be expected to be able to teach from a Treaty-based perspective in the current undergraduate and postgraduate programme, across both practice and substantive areas of knowledge, and in a speciﬁc area or areas of the social services. Applicants will be required to have knowledge of casework and interpersonal practice and the proven capacity to impart knowledge in this area. The particular position will involve teaching the 300 and 400 level papers in family issues and practice.

Then why not join us at the first Transgender Conference in Christchurch and discover how much you have in common with so many others. With sessions on the recent HRC Transgender Inquiry report, topical workshops, our keynote speaker Jacquie Grant MNZM, and entertainment like the fabulous Playgirls, this is your chance to access valuable education and new acquaintances.

Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of a specialist ﬁeld of practice and the proven capacity to impart knowledge in this area. Depending upon qualiﬁcations and experience the appointment will be made at an appropriate step on the non-medical/dental lecturer scale. Speciﬁc enquiries may be directed to Professor Amanda Barusch, Head of Department, Social Work and Community Development, Tel 03 479 5479, Email [email protected] Reference Number: A08/56.

Closing Date: Friday 23 May 2008.

The Playgirls

Jacquie Grant

APPLICATION INFORMATION

30 May to 1 June 2008 Check out www.agenderchch.com or 0800Agender for more details

This conference is presented by Agender Christchurch Inc.

With each application you must include an application form, an EEO Information Statement, a covering letter, contact details for three referees and one copy of your full curriculum vitae. For an application form, EEO Information Statement and a full job description go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs Alternatively, contact the Human Resources Division, Tel 03 479 8269, Fax 03 479 8279, Email [email protected] Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING Research If you are a member of ANZASW undertaking any research, substantial or otherwise, and would wish to access or utilise the Association’s networks please get in touch. It may be merely to share through Notice Board the work you are undertaking or the results you have come up with. It is sure to be of interest to others and may serve some additional value if it is made more widely known. Let National Ofﬁce know and we will undertake to help in what way we can and bring it to the attention of our wider membership.

Email correction for Research Project Recently I sent out a questionnaire to ANZASW members who have identiﬁed themselves as working in health. It has come to my attention that there is an error in my email address. The correct address is [email protected]. I apologise for any inconvenience caused by this.

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The purpose of the (non-identiﬁable) questionnaire is to collect information that will be used: • To determine what Health Social Workers consider to be competent practice in accordance with national standard competences • To develop a practice framework, which is comprehensive and based on research.

A key part of my research explores the importance of the context in which a health social worker practices and basic assumptions about what constitutes good practice. Currently there is no national research based practice framework or competency document for health social workers. On the other hand it could be that health social work is so context dependent that a framework of practice could not be developed that applies to all health social workers. I have extended the timeframe for the return of questionnaires till the 30th May 2008. If you have not returned your questionnaire there is still time. If you have not received a questionnaire and wish to participate, or if you have any further questions regarding the research project, please feel free to contact me. Michelle Derrett MSW Student

WANTED:

I am seeking a retired social worker who is willing to share their experiences and insights of their journey for an oral history research report as partial completion of the MSW Applied Social Work Degree. If you are interested, have suggestions or for more information, please contact Kirsty by email on k.l.e.m@hotmail. com or by phone on 027 467 9118. All enquires will be greatly appreciated.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING ANZASW CPD Programme The following Continuing Professional Development events have been organised as part of the new national ANZASW CPD Service. Full details can be found on the ANZASW website or by contacting National Ofﬁce. Venues and Dates Practice Standard One A social worker adheres to the Code of Ethics and the Objects of ANZASW. “Ethical Dilemmas in Practice”, Facilitator: Robyn Corrigan The format for this one-day seminar is inclusive of all participants in the morning and that the afternoon session divides the attendees into tauiwi and tangata whenua groups where the morning’s presentation is discussed and debated in appropriate groups. This allows tangata whenua participants to address issues where professional practice comes into conﬂict with cultural norms and other participants to discuss prepared case studies. Participants will be asked to bring their Code of Ethics and/or their organisation’s Code of Conduct to the seminar. May 28 Nelson - Whakatu Marae, 99 Atawhai Drive, Nelson June 11 Gisborne - to be advised June 12 Napier - to be advised June 13 Masterton - Kahungunu ki Wairarapa ofﬁce, Park Avenue Board Room Practice Standard Two A social worker demonstrates a commitment to practising social work in accordance with the Bi-cultural Code of Practice and an understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi. “Tangata Whenua and other Diverse Realities”, Facilitator: Paraire Huata The format for this one-day seminar is inclusive of all participants in the morning and that the afternoon session divides the attendees into tauiwi and tangata whenua groups where the morning’s presentation is discussed and debated in appropriate groups. This seminar would be beneﬁcial for overseas trained social workers seeking to develop their understanding of practice in the Aotearoa New Zealand context. May 28 Auckland West/North – Guides North Shore Taitamariki, Auburn Reserve, Takapuna May 29 Auckland Central/South – Pukaki Marae, 161 Pukaki Road, Mangere June 25 Palmerston North – Te Aorangi Marae, Aorangi Road, Feilding June 26 New Plymouth - Maru Wehi Hauora complex, (Tui Ora Ltd Boardroom) 36 Maratahu Street, New Plymouth Practice Standard Three The social worker establishes an appropriate and purposeful working relationship with clients, taking into account individual differences and the cultural and social context of the client’s situation “Working with Maori whanau”, Facilitator: Lisa King This seminar will explore the cultural norms and protocols of Maori society in order to assist social workers establish a positive relationship with Maori families with whom they have a professional interaction. This seminar would be beneﬁcial for overseas trained social workers seeking to develop their understanding of practice in the Aotearoa New Zealand context. Sept 3 Sept 4 Sept 25 Oct 9

Wellington/Lower Hutt - to be advised Porirua/Kapiti Coast - to be advised Blenheim - to be advised Timaru - to be advised

Practice Standard Eight The social worker only works where systems of accountability are in place in respect of her/his agency, clients and the social work profession “Getting the best out of your Professional Social Work Supervision”, Facilitator: Sue Foster This one-day seminar addresses social work supervision from the perspective of the supervisee, ensures the social worker understands the principles of supervision and explores how to receive the most beneﬁt from supervision. July 10 Dunedin - to be advised August 8 Whangarei - to be advised Fees: $90.00 Members, $120.00 Non-members

Continuing Professional Development News

ANZASW branches hosting CPD events around Aotearoa

Paraire Huata’s workshop - Tangata Whenua and other diverse realities was held in Dunedin & Southland branches on April 17 and 18. Feedback from the workshops was overwhelmingly positive. Here are a few excerpts; Paraire is ‘authentic and has a wealth of knowledge and skills’, “valuable day with ‘take aways’ theories, frameworks, and tips”, ‘an excellent day all round, well worth $90’. Hinerangi Rolton who was part of the organising group in Southland comments; ‘I can see why people extol Paraire’s teachings. He is a top class tutor who challenges one’s thinking’. More prosaically a number of responses included ‘great lunch!’ I’m really looking forward to attending this workshop in Auckland later this month. By the time of publication Canterbury Branch will have hosted ‘Tangata Whenua & other diverse realities’ at the Cashmere Club. A big thank you to all Branch, Roopu and core group members who worked so hard getting these events organised. To book your place for future CPD events use the website www.anzasw.org.nz or phone Jacqui on 033586920. Future Seminars & workshops A full list of all continuing professional development workshops available through ANZASW can be found at www.anzasw.org.nz. Some to look out for are; Ethical Dilemma’s in Practice with Robyn Corrigan. 28 May in Nelson 11 June in Gisborne 12 June in Napier 13 June in Masterton Working with Maori Whanau with Lisa King 3 September in Wellington 4 September Kapiti coast Nelson Marlborough (date to be conﬁrmed) Your feedback is essential to providing the CPD that members want. Send your thoughts, opportunities to Jeanne Warmington, contact details below. Have we got your current email contact details? We are planning a regular email update on CPD Events in your area; email your contact information to [email protected] so that we can keep you informed. Jeanne Warmington, Membership Services Manager [email protected]

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COMPETENCY SERVICE NEWS AND NOTICES Competency Service News Tena Koutou tena Koutou tena Koutou Katoa Nga mihi mahana ki a koutou April has been a busy and interesting month beginning with the National Assessor Hui in Christchurch, providing my ﬁrst opportunity to meet many of the team. We enjoyed a productive and challenging day where we discussed current issues and potential development areas for the service. As you will have read in last month’s NoticeBoard we are working to draft a paperbased assessment process based on our current recertiﬁcation process. Lainey Cowan (National Assessor) Dominic and I met with Karin Brown of Te Kaiawhina Ahumahi (Social Services ITO) recently to begin the process. Dominic is working on a draft process to present back to members and the Social Work Registration Board for feedback and comment. The day after our Hui, the ﬁrst National Congress of ANZASW provided an opportunity to hear Cindy Kiro and Mike Doolan’s presentations and to meet your branch and roopu representatives. Afternoon workshops resulted in ideas and initiatives, the outcomes will be incorporated into our Strategic Planning. Turoa Haronga and I were back in Christchurch again the following week interviewing for the South Island Tangata Whenua National Assessor with Lin Mason. Great applicants and watch this space for information on our new Assessor. Karen Shepherd, who has been our National Assessor in Manawatu has completed her work with us and handed over to Autumn Bell Cooke from Wairarapa. Autumn and Turoa Haronga will continue to conduct assessments until we can appoint a new person. See the advertisement in this edition. Thank you Karen for your contribution and commitment to Competency and to members working through the process. I’m working with Roopu and Branches in Rongokako and Waikato / Bay of Plenty to recruit two additional National Assessors and we are looking for new people to cover the Taranaki and Manawatu areas. If you are interested in these contracted roles please contact the local Branch/ Roopu Carolyn Ravek in Taranaki, and in Manawatu Turoa Haronga or Tepora Pukepuke to discuss, or give me a call. I was warmly welcomed to Tai Tokerau Roopu’s April meeting which gave me the opportunity to meet members and to hear feedback about the service. It was great to be part of the Auckland branch meeting which was well attended with about 30 prospective and current members focussing on planning for 2008-2009. Membership numbers are as follows: ANZASW Membership numbers: May 2008 Tauiwi Tangata Whenua Full members 2110 492 Provisional 468 153 (incl. 12 months +) (178)* (66)* Non practising 208 25 Student 44 19 Life members 16 4 Applicants (waiting on Police check return) 61 19 Total 2907 712

Total 2602 621 (244)* 233 63 20 80 3619

* This includes members in training, those with legitimate extensions or who have changed status from Non Practicing to Provisional as well as those who are ‘out of time’.

Details of how to complete Competency, Workshops and participation in a Competency panel are available on the website or contact a National Assessor (details herein), our ofﬁce team Jacqui, Margaret or Amy Lee on 033586920 or; Jeanne Warmington [email protected] or ph 0275831029. Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa National Assessors Name

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Pauline Ward Bella Wikaira Sarah Alden

Northland Auckland Auckland

[email protected] [email protected] Sarah.Alden@barnardos. org.nz [email protected]

Merrill Simmons Hansen Tauranga, Coromandel, Waikato Janetta Findlay Hawkes Bay, Gisborne ziggy.ﬁndlay@xtra. co.nz Turoa Haronga Manawatu and Tangata [email protected] Whenua NA Autumn Bell Cooke Wairarapa & Manawatu [email protected] Jane Brook

Wellington

Lainey Cowan Penny Salmond Mike Kempt

Nelson, Blenheim Otago/Southland Canterbury

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Recertiﬁcation Coordinators Mary Ann Baskerville North Island Jane Stark South Island Turoa Haronga Tangata Whenua

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Competency Assessment Full members

The following have recently completed their competency assessment and are now Full members of ANZASW. Congratulations! Lynda Coley Clarke Millar Anjini Singh Janet Marie Jocelyn Malcolm Sandra Hardie Rose Lythe Lucy Ennis Terry Taumaa Melissa Knowlton Hera Rei Susan Booth Susan Marsh

Bay of Plenty Auckland Auckland Wellington Wellington Wellington Auckland Auckland Hamilton Waikato Bay of Plenty Canterbury Auckland

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COMPETENCY SERVICE NEWS AND NOTICES Laura Jones Elizabeth Furness Christopher Pickering Lisa Lafaele Rachel Bromley Karen Burns Glenda Prendergast Sean Parker Adrianna Firaza Jacqueline Broughton Paul Hausia Alica Richardson-Marr Stacey O’Regan Joana Tevaga Marta Embid Soro Ramacake Penilynn Norman Raymond Clark Sylvia Beacham Anne Natoli Leah Cooper Anne Woodside Amitha Krishnamurthi Jaymee Wells Victor Viray Shelley Brown Annalisa Cairns Lauren Allott Moana Herewini Bill Holland David Wood Kelly Feng Lora Lee-Jones

Canterbury Blenheim Nelson Auckland Wellington Blenheim Canterbury Manawatu Manawatu Manawatu Manawatu Bay of Plenty Otago Auckland Auckland Northland Tai Tokerau Tai Tokerau Rotorua Wellington Wellington Wellington Auckland Auckland Bay of Plenty Bay of Plenty Southland Southland Tamaki Makaurau Auckland Auckland Auckland Auckland

Recertiﬁcations The following members have recently had their Full membership recertiﬁed for a further ﬁve years. Congratulations! Joan Rundle Judith Morris Julie Mechen Robyn Ford Adrienned Baird Vivianna Fon Bronwyn Webster Marie Haywood Kathrine Snowdon Kerri Dewson Peter Craig Fiona Woodcock Sonia Wilson Michelle Pascoe Glenda Light Catherine Gemmell Jude Wastney Philip Robert Manhire Karen Kelly Denise Arpel Jan Young Nathan John Jaquiery Phyllis Beatrice Kohe

Hawkes Bay Auckland Bay of Plenty Auckland Gisborne Weliington Bay of Plenty Bay of Plenty Waikato Hawkes Bay Auckland Hawkes Bay Bay of Plenty Coromandel Auckland Auckland Canterbury Canterbury Canterbury South Canterbury Southland Canterbury Nelson

Northland Branch Competency Assessment Workshops Pauline Ward, Northland National Assessor Workshops can be arranged at workplaces or groups of social workers within Tai Tokerau. To arrange a date please contact Pauline Pauline Ward, 027 257 2552 pauline.ward @xtra.co.nz

Canterbury, South Canterbury and Westland Competency Assessments I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself as the new National Assessor for Canterbury, South Canterbury and Westland. I will be running pre-assessment workshops throughout the year. These workshops will assist you as you prepare your portfolio and give you the opportunity to ask questions about the competency process and assessment. The initial dates for these workshops will be: Wednesday 14th May 2008, Wednesday 11th June 2008 and Thursday 17th July 2008 at 530-630pm Social Work and Human Services Department, University of Canterbury, Clyde Road, Christchurch. We are currently fully booked for competency assessments through until the end of June 2008. If you are ready to submit your portfolio and would like to reserve a date for your competency assessment before the years end, please contact me. Mike Kempt 021 434733, or 03 3373852 [email protected]

Nelson/Marlborough Branch Calling all provisional members! If you are considering going through the competency process this year come along to a competency support session as a way of working through the steps towards the panel assessment. The sessions are only an hour long and support for individuals or groups is available. The sessions are held at 193 Milton Street, The Wood, Nelson. If you want more information contact: Linda Glew, 0274 476 435

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COMPETENCY SERVICE NEWS AND NOTICES East Coast

Te Tau Ihu - Nelson - Marlborough

Competency Assessments Competency Assessments will be scheduled on receipt of portfolios. I am also available to meet with groups of social workers who are interested in preparing for their competency assessments

Provisional members are urged to make contact with me, preferably by email, to indicate when they will complete preparation of their material. Also feel free to contact me with all queries about your competency preparation:

Janetta W. Findlay, National Assessor

For enquiries please contact me on: (06) 8358132 or 0210404828 or ziggy.ﬁ[email protected]

Wairarapa Competency Assessments Pre-assessment workshops I am available to assist you with preparations for undertaking competency assessments. Contact me for details. Competency panels Are you a full member of ANZASW? Ever sat on a panel? I’m interested in hearing from you. There are still a number of provisional members in the Wairarapa who will need to complete competency, so here’s an opportunity for you to evidence your own professional development. For enquiries, please contact: Autumn Bell-Cooke, National Assessor Email [email protected] MOB 027 296 0621 PH 06 3049945/FAX 06 3049943 Social Work & Supervision Services PO Box 129, Greytown

Hawke’s Bay Branch Janetta W. Findlay, National Assessor

Lainey Cowan, National Assessor

August panels are being arranged NOW. If you are preparing and wish to be assessed before August please contact me to book in NOW with the estimated date for submitting your portfolio. Contact details: [email protected] 6 Herald Terrace, Berhampore, Wellington 6023. Phone 04 973 3882.

Wellington Branch

Competency Assessment Presentations Jane Brook … National Assessor … Wellington Pre-assessment Workshops I am available to present on the requirements for undertaking your competency assessment and will assist you with your own preparations. Open to both Provisional members of ANZASW and others who are interested in the competency assessment programme. Competency Panels I am interested in setting dates with Provisional members on receipt of their portfolios. I am also available to meet with groups of social workers who are interested in the competency programme. Contact:

Competency Assessments Competency Assessments will be scheduled on receipt of portfolios. I am also available to meet with groups of social workers who are interested in preparing for their competency assessments

Work: 04 939 6760, Mobile: 027 319 4640 Email: [email protected]

For enquiries please contact me on: (06) 8358132 or 0210404828 or ziggy.ﬁ[email protected]

Manawatu Branch Karen Shepherd, National Assessor

Recertiﬁcation Panellists South Island

ANZASW members who are interested in becoming Recertiﬁcation panellists are invited to contact Jane Stark for further details. 5 Rawhiti St, Sunshine, Dunedin Ph- 03-455-5449 Email [email protected]

Competency Assessments Competency Assessments will be scheduled on receipt of complete portfolios. Manawatu Branch also have competency assessment mentors if you would like individual support and guidance in putting your portfolio together. Contact: PO Box 231, Rongotea, MANAWATU 021 2580 191, [email protected]

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COMPETENCY SERVICE NEWS AND NOTICES Bay Of Plenty, Hauraki, Rotorua, Waikato Tena koutou Do you wonder how the ANZASW practice standards relate to your Social work practice? Are you a prospective social worker looking for a professional identity and to be part of building community? Have you been worrying about progressing to full membership? In the Bay Of Plenty, Hauraki, Rotorua and Waikato areas, I will work to enable you to reﬂect on your work relating this to the ANZASW Practice standards, then work with you to organise your portfolio, and assist you in a safe respectful assessment interview. I would like to hear from you. Contact me by email [email protected] leave a message 07 5715282 . Nga mihi nui, Merrill Simmons-Hansen.

Auckland Branch

ANZASW NOTICES African Social Workers With the ever-increasing numbers of African immigrants to New Zealand, which includes many social workers, I am exploring the possibility of setting up a support/interest group based initially in the Auckland region. The main purpose of the group would be to give African Social Workers the opportunity of coming together to share experiences they may have in adapting to their new country and to enlist support fom others with similar backgrounds. I would anticipate establishing a network, which could support social workers in their professional development, obtaining qualiﬁcations and registration and improving their knowledge and understanding of resources, etc. African Social Workers who have an interest in being part of such a group are invited to contact me to discuss this further. Enquiries may be directed to: Marcelle Lamont, email [email protected], Tel. 09 914 1157.

Competency assessment and Panel Members Workshops Bella Wikaira and Sarah Alden

Competency Assessment Workshops These can be arranged at workplaces or for groups of social workers. Please contact Bella or Sarah to arrange. Workshops are also run monthly throughout the year. Either by Bella Wikaira or Sarah Alden. Venue: St Lukes Community Centre, 130 Remuera Road, Remuera. Times: Pre-assessment workshops from 2-3.30pm. Panel member workshop from 1-2pm. Dates for 2008 Wed. May 21st, Wed. June 25th, Wed. July 23rd, Thurs. August 21st, Wed. September 24th, Wed. October 22nd, Wed. November 26th. Panel members presentations are for all full members, including Tangata Whenua , these workshops clarify the roles and expectations of panel members. Contacts: Bella Wikaira; [email protected] Phone; 09 8389261; Mobile; 0274305305 Sarah Alden; [email protected] Phone; 09 6365842; mobile; 0275375710

West Coast & South Canterbury Competency Assessments If you wish to set a date for your competency assessment, or have any questions regarding the process please contact National Ofﬁce - 03 358 6920.

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ANZASW NOTICES Chinese Social Workers Interest Group (CSWIG) Working with Chinese Clients ---- Understanding the Chinese Culture ---Chinese Social Workers Interest Group (CSWIG) is offering workshops in your local area to support you in your work within your community. Topics will include: Chinese population in NZ; Who are Chinese people?; Eastern vs. Western Culture; Chinese Migrants and their issues; Working with individuals/families/community; Case studies; Speciﬁc local Chinese issues. The workshop will be delivered in an engaging and interactive way, allowing opportunity for questions and discussion. Facilitator/s are Chinese social workers who have lived and experienced life as a Chinese migrant/New Zealander themselves. For further enquiry, please contact John Wong (Chairman CSWIG), Email: [email protected]

Private Practice Interest Group The Private Practice Interest Group members have not been particularly active in the past year apart from ﬁelding a few concerns and assisting members with applications for registration and general ACC issues. I continue to represent the Association on the Sensitive Claims Advisory Group, which meets 4 times a year. At the last meeting a few weeks ago, the long awaited Massey Guidelines “Sexual Abuse and Mental Injury: Practice Guidelines for Aotearoa NZ” were presented and each counsellor should have their own copy by the end of March. ACC will begin a national Road Show in the main centres to answer questions concerning the new Guidelines. ACC is hoping for endorsements from the Professional Bodies- I am happy to collate feedback from members before we do so. Technical reports from the study are available on the Massey website. One of the recommendations of the Massey Guidelines is the increased use of group-work for survivors of sexual abuse in conjunction with individual therapy- this may be of interest to our members. Professional bodies have also been requested to make submissions for increase in fees later this year. There are also new ACC forms now available either on line or through Wickliffe’s. It is now possible to submit them on line. Any concerns about either private practice or ACC issues - please e mail me at [email protected] Cathy McPherson Private Practice Interest Group and ACC Representative for ANZASW

Wairarapa Branch Wairarapa Branch is having the second meeting for the year: May 13th, 3:30pm at Masterton Christian Child Care (St Lukes facility, corner of Dixon street and Worksop Ave, across the street from Woolworths). The guest speaker is to be conﬁrmed but the topic is ‘How can we keep our practice safe from complaints”. We plan to have someone come and talk with us about litigation against social workers and indemnity insurance. For those who are registered you will get professional development points for your participation! The dates for the year are May 13th, July 29th, and October 29th. Times and topics to be announced. If you are interested in being on the committee and for further information contact Susan at: [email protected].

Canterbury Branch Events in Canterbury to look forward to in 2008. Half-day Workshop New and changing Acts of Parliament Practice implications for Social Workers Friday 11th July 2008 12.00 to 5.00pm University of Canterbury Social Work Department, Clyde Road, Ilam. $5.00 Member and students - $25.00 Non Member (Cost includes tea and coffee) See attached ﬂyer for registration details Bi Monthly Social Work Forum A guest speaker or presentation and a social networking opportunity with drinks and nibbles (Gold coin donation) 2nd Tuesday of the Month from 5 – 7pm CPD (Continued Professional Development) training Law changes to a variety of Acts that impact on people we work with. Mid Year (date to be conﬁrmed) Motivational Interviewing. A repeat of the valued 2 day workshop run in 2006 ( Dates to be conﬁrmed) The need for different Gender responses to Social Work service provisions in Violence services, Mental Health and Understanding and working with youth. Later in the year (date to be conﬁrmed) Numbers are limited to the CPD events so watch for the ﬂyer inserts in the future NoticeBoards for registration details.

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ANZASW NOTICES Bay of Plenty Branch

Waikato Branch

25th June 2008 Whakatane Regional Workshop – To advise topic and venue. 16th July 2008 Lunch at the Hillier – Mount Maunganui ( bring your own paperbag lunch ) 12noon-1.30pm. Discussion re the SW Registration Review Document and Education. Followed by review of progress re social work expo.

We welcome you to attend our Branch meeting which meets the third Monday of every month.

3rd September 2008 Tauranga Workshop – To advise topic and venue. Followed by AGM 24th September 2008 Social Workers Day Planet Social Work – Social Work Expo in Red Square, Tauranga – all agencies participation 8th October 2008 Breakfast meeting at Robert Harris Café in Red Square – 7.30am – 9am. Part 2 of social work registration review and evaluate social workers day. 19th November 2008 Lunch at the Hillier at Mount Maunganui 12noon-1.30pm ( again bring your own lunch ) Networking and planning for 2009 17th December 2008 ANZASW Christmas Party at The Hillier – Mount 12noon – 3pm – Shared food Bay of Plenty ANZASW Contacts Vino Ramkissoon at [email protected] Merrill Simmons-Hansen at [email protected] Susan Kennedy at [email protected]

Hawkes Bay Branch Members Meetings 12th June - “Ethical Dilemma’s in Practice” facilitator : Robyn Corrigan this is a one day training seminar NOTE: applications to attend to the National Ofﬁce 11th August - at Napier CYFS - 4pm Speaker - Dave Robertson from Tautoko Services 13th October - at Hastings CYFS - 4pm Speaker - Nina Siers from Settlement Support Group Hawkes Bay Gold coin Koha please Contacts: Fiona Woodcock - 878 8109 x 6750 Vicky Gollner - DDI - 831 0802

Chair Skye Sloper

Deputy Chair Lynne Farrar

Secretary Narita Fletcher

Treasurer Linda Lichtwark Policy Analyst George Holland

For enquiries or apologies, please contact the Waikato Branch Secretary Narita Fletcher at narita.ﬂ[email protected]

Auckland Branch May Meetings Continuing Professional Development by National Ofﬁce. Dates May 28th and 29th. Times 9am to 4pm. Topic, Tangata Whenua and Other Diverse Realities. Presenter, Paraire Huata. Venue 28th, Taitamariki Guide Hall, Aubern Reserve, Aubern Street, Takapuna. Venue 29th, Pukaki Marae, 161 Pukaki Road, Mangere. These sessions are the same, members are encouraged to choose one and send in application to National Ofﬁce as soon as possible. A good opportunity to evidence Practice Standard 2, 3 and 10, for both Competency, re-certiﬁcation and registration.

Marlborough Branch Marlborough welcomes all new, provisional, intending and existing members to local networking meetings which are held on the 4th Thursday of each month. (venues tba – watch this space!) Tea and coffee provided – bring your lunch. Next meeting May 22 hosted by Witherlea House, Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 12 to 1pm. Inquiries to Gerrie Cresswell: [email protected]

Wellington Branch Welcome to our Wellington Branch Meeting Wednesday 28 May 5.30pm at Massey University, Block 7 Meeting Room, Our guest presenter is Dr Lea Kacen, who is taking her sabbatical here from her university in Southern Israel, where her work with students across multi-cultural/religious settings, plus her involvement with social work research and national social work registration issues, will give us a wide ranging menu for discussion!

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ANZASW NOTICES Taranaki Branch May 21: Wednesday: 12 noon at Child Community Centre, Taranaki Base Hospital Guest Speaker: Louise Roebuck We will have a teleconference link for South Taranaki members. June 18: Wednesday: 12 noon at Child Community Centre, Taranaki Base Hospital Business Meeting Contact details: Chair: Carolyn Ravek Te Rau Pani 06 759 7306. Competency Co-ordinator: Melanie Samson Te Rau Pani 06 759 7306 Secretary: Elaine Nicholls, Barnardos 06 7533484

Wanganui Branch Notice of meetings for 2008 May 20th at Child Youth & Family Service, 11am Ingestre St, Wanganui July 15th at Family Support Services, 11am Victoria Ave, Wanganui September 16th at Life to the Max, 11am 2 Harper St, Gonville Community Police Station, Side Door November 18th at WDHB Child Adolescent & Family Services, CAF, 11am Heads Rd, Wanganui Please put these dates in your diaries and make sure we have your email address. Any apologies to Trish Melling (06) 3481234 Ext 5763

Nelson Branch The May Nelson Branch meeting will be held on Wednesday 21st May from 12 noon till 1pm at Nelson Hospital in the medical outpatients lounge, level 4 of the hospital. Items for the agenda include: discussion about Nelson hosting the Ethics Workshop on May 28th and support for provisional members towards competency; networking and catch up - everyone welcome! Calling Provisional Members In Nelson/Marlborough The support workshops for Nelson/Marlborough provisional members will be held on the following dates: Monday 19 May at 12 to 1pm at 193 Milton Street, Nelson Monday 9 June at 12 to 1pm at 193 Milton Street, Nelson Please conﬁrm if you are wishing to attend either/both of these dates. If you are unable to attend at these times and wish to enjoy the support of full members contact: Linda Glew in the ﬁrst instance, 0274 476 435

Panui

Bay Of Plenty Branch Workshop opportunity for your CPD Folder Making Sense Of The Dual Diagnosis Client Guest Speaker: Dr Mani Maharahj Dr Maharaj is a Consultant Psychiatrist who trained in New Zealand and is a fellow of Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatry. He was a GP for 14 years prior to becoming a psychiatrist. Mani specialises in the area of Drugs and Alcohol, also works in psychiatry with older people and in general psychiatry. A dynamic and inspirational speaker not to be missed. When: 25th June 2008 Where: Community Mental Health Conference Room Commerce Plaza, Cnr Pyne & Commerce Streets, Whakatane Time: Registrations and cup of tea 9.30am – 10.00am Workshop and time for questions 10.00am – 11.30am Cost: $5.00 ANZASW members $10.00 non members Please register early to avoid disappointment as seats are limited. Registrations close June 20th 2008 Certiﬁcates of attendance will be issued To register please phone or e mail: Name Anne Kennedy Vino Ramkissoon Waina Araroa Hiria Ratahi

Phone (07)3060967 (07)3084545 (07)3060851 (07)3060833

E mail

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Following the workshop the Regional Executive Committee will have a lunchtime meeting at which all ANZASW members are welcome to attend

Southland Branch Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Hospice Southland Meeting Room. All members very welcome to attend. Meetings currently alternate with a presentation of a community initiative one month, and branch business and discussion the following month. Cup of tea or coffee provided. Next Meeting: Wednesday 14th May, 5:15pm Focus: Follow-up to the recent hui with Paraire Huata. Discussion led by Tracey Wright-Tawha and Hine Rolton. President: Julie Cook, [email protected] Secretary: Helen Goatley, [email protected]

President: Rose Henderson PO Box 6250, Riccarton CHRISTCHURCH Mobile: 027 435 2356 email: [email protected]

Executive Ofﬁcer: Dominic Chilvers National Ofﬁce, PO Box 14-230, Christchurch 8544 Tel (03) 358 6920, fax (03) 358 9503 Mobile: 027 2867625 Email: [email protected] Website: www.anzasw.org.nz

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers National Ofﬁce, P.O. Box 14-230, Christchurch Airport

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