Welcome - Introducing the Chair for the Midland Addcitions Leadership Network

Clinic Director of Hanmer Clinic Tauranga, which is an NGO providing outpatient alcohol and drug addiction treatment services

After training in the United States, he held positions as an Alcohol and Drug Counsellor for Founders Hall Outpatient Service in Vermont, USA, as well as a counsellor and tutor at Lyndon State College, part of the University of Vermont.  Returning to New Zealand, he was Programme Director for the Salvation Army Bridge Programme on Rotoroa Island, a well known Treatment Centre for Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

His next position was as Manager of the Auckland Methadone Service - the largest in New Zealand. Here he was responsible for initiating and setting in place the first training programme for GP’s prescribing Methadone.  Moving to Tauranga, he worked with the Community Alcohol and Drug Service for a year, and then began and co-ordinated the Lakes Methadone Programme in Taupo and Rotorua for ten years

He was a member of the Trust Board set up by the Goodfellow Unit, Auckland University, to oversee Training for Opioid Treatment by General Practitioners, and was the Northern Region Facilitator for that project for the seven years of its existence.  He was the founder and elected Chair of the National Association of Opioid Treatment Providers for ten years, and has served on the Organising Committee of the Cutting Edge Conference for the last eight years.

He has been a key note speaker at the Dual Diagnosis Seminar in Tauranga (2002), and at the Cutting Edge Conference (2003), and has presented papers at International Methadone Conferences in New York and San Francisco, the New Zealand Association of Counsellors Conference, and the Cutting Edge Conferences in Wellington (1998), Rotorua (2000), and Napier (2001), and Palmerston North (2004), and Auckland (2007).

He has been involved in Programme Development, Staff Training and Supervision, developing and maintaining Quality of Service, the development of Training Packages for GP’s, and of course, delivery of services to clients.  As well, he has conducted numerous educational and training groups on all aspects of Alcohol and Drug work for GP’s, alcohol and drug workers, community support workers,  Workplace training, etc, and has been a tutor for the Central Institute of Technology's Dual Diagnosis Training Programme, and for the Alcohol and Drug and Drug studies Post Graduate Certificate of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Auckland University.

David is a member of the Drug and Alcohol Practitioners’ Association Aotearoa New Zealand (DAPAANZ), with whom he is a Registered Competent Practitioner. He is also a member of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychodramatists (ANZPA).

He has a Masters degree in Health Science, endorsed in Mental Health, awarded by the Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago.

 

MR Addictions Leadership Network Terms of Reference Nov 2012

 

 

Role:  Project Leader, Matua Raki

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Profile:

I began work in the AoD field in the early 1990's, starting out in the UKs 'wet and dry' house setting.  After intermittent years of travel, study, travel, work and more study, New Zealand became my home.  Over the last 18 years I have worked in a number of roles within the sector including mental health, residential treatment, DHB’s as a clinician/counsellor, a supervisor, lecturer and in supporting research.  My passion lies in promoting addiction related research, working to build CEP capability and building the skills of the workforce to best meet the needs of their clients.

Skills:

Role:  Senior Nurse, Mental Health & Addiction - Tui Ora

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Profile:

I have worked in the area of Early Intervention first time psychosis, Acute Mental Health & CommunityMental Health.

After completing my certificate in Dual Diagnosis (PGrad) I took a role as a Dual Diagnosis Nurse in the Alcohol & Drug service.

From there I moved to the Team Leader, Alcohol & Drug service at TDHB.  I have now commenced a Senior Nurse position at Tui Ora an NGO in Taranaki – overseeing clinical service delivery of CAMHS, AOD & CEP contracts.

I am very keen to work closely with my colleagues from Midland to network, learn from and share A&D  information, especially in service development.

Skills:

I bring experience which has been working in both A&D and Mental Health working from a CEP perspective.

 

 

Role:  Clinical Team Leader, Bay of Plenty Addiction Services

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Profile:

I have worked in the Addictions field for 13 years, beginning in CADS Auckland, then CADS Hamiltonand now the BOP Addiction Service (previously CADS Tauranga).  I have enjoyed a variety of roles including Triage, OST Case Manager, Clinical Advisor and Team Leader and also some project work.  I very much enjoyed being involved in the pilot programme for the Addiction Assessor at Court in the District and Magistrates Courts at Tauranga.  There was a great deal of learning in working from a health perspective within a justice setting.

Skills:

For the last six years the BOP Addiction Service has hosted the BOP AOD Networking Forum bringing together all the addiction service providers on a regular basis to network and be updated on issues affecting the region.  Feedback from providers at that forum coupled with information gleaned from my work as Clinical Team Leader for a large regional service allows myself, alongside David Benton from Hanmer Clinic, to provide a thorough perspective of the region to the Midland Regional Network.

 

Role:  Alcohol & Drug Clinician, Ngati Porou Haoura

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Profile:

Mental Health, Home Support Worker, 2004-2007, Ngati Porou Hauora, Early Intervention Youth AOD, 2007-2011. In both these roles and in current role, developed bi-culturally centred programs that encompass the Te Whare Tapa Wha model, as well as integration of Western models of practice.

Alcohol and Drug Clinician Youth, current.

BA Social Work, Completing Graduate Diploma in Addictions, Mental Health Certificate, Takarangi Assessor, CPI instructor.

Marae trustee, Maori Incorporation Committee member, Kaitiaki of Customary Seafood for Coastal Marae.

Father of 4 Boys, eldest is Whangai.  Keen fisherman, diver, gardener, and practice Maori protocol within these and other activities.

 

Role:  Senior Clinical Cousnellor/Therapist/Reigstered Practitioner, Arc Counselling Services, Taupo

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Profile:

I began working in this field ten years ago and continue to be passionate about this field.  I initially worked at Hanmer clinic IOP programme as an assistant/student counsellor role and soon after got a position at Care NZ where I worked for four and a half years.  I was employed initially in the DTU at the prison running group therapy, and then as a clinical counsellor in the outpatients clinic.  For two years I worked in an outpost role in the Paraparaumu clinic with one other clinician where we were autonomous in our client work, but continued to work collaboratively with other services, including running education groups for hospital staff and schools.

My husband then moved to Taupo with his work, and I applied for a job at Arc Counselling where I have been for the last five years.  I enjoy working in this region and have formed many strong collaborative, professional relationships with other services and have a lot of links and networks that I refer into and out of.

I particularly enjoy collegial discussions and listening to different viewpoints both systemically and relationally.  I firmly believe that continuing to up-skill is important as it is vital to keep up with ever changing trends and ways of working.

At the moment I am looking at enrolling in a postgraduate diploma within a CEP framework.

Before undertaking this career I held several positions involved with special needs as well as fostering children from age two to seventeen years.  I also worked in retail and sales for approximately ten years.

In my spare time I love hanging out with my mainly grown up children and grandchildren, and helping around the farm.  I am an avid reader and enjoy photography.

Skills:

Role:  Service Manager, Lifewise Trust, Rotorua

Credentials:

Sector Linkages:

Local:

  1. Service representative Lakes DHB, Mental Healthand Addictions provider forum
  2. Member, Ngati Whakaue Wahine Leadership forum
  3. Deputy Chairperson, Te Waiariki Purea Trust
  4. Community Leadership, Youth Mental Health and Addictions.

 Regional:

  1. Member, Midland Regional Network MRAOD forum

 National:

  1. Service Manager, Lifewise Trust
  2. Te Rau Matatini Maori Mental Health and Addictions Workforce Development.  Maori Leadership Trailblazer (2005 to current)

Profile:

  1. Service Manager, Mental Health and Addictions, Lakes DHB Community Provider (2010 to current)
  2. Regional Mental Health and Addictions, Workforce Development Coordinator (2008 to 2010)
  3. Manager, Kaupapa Maori Mental Health, Adult Residential service provider (2006 to 2008)
  4. Manager, Kaupapa Maori Mental Health,Tamariki and Rangatahi. (2001 to 2006)

Skills:

Management and Leadership:

  1. Proven change and transformational leadership skills (Bainbridge House Charitable Trust transition to Lifewise Trust, July 2012)
  2. Proven strategic leadership across theMental Healthand Addictions sector
  3. Proven success for Innovative Leadership 2008-2012
  4. Competence in building infrastructure capacity leading organisational transformation
  5. Recognised sector advocate for building theMental Healthand Addictions Workforce Development
  6. Change agent for Quality Improvement and Effective Practice
  7. Sound Management experience in theMental Healthand Addictions Sector
  8. Cross Sector Relationship management expertise
  9. Effective presentation and communication skills
  10. Sound Kaupapa MaoriMental Healthleadership skills
  11. Robust relationship with Maori Health service providers
  12. Staunch Advocate for the MoH, Let’s get real Values and Attitude framework
  13. Community Leadership in Rangatahi and Family/Whanau programmes to reduce Co-Existing Disorders.

Role:  Manager, Arc Counselling Services, Taupo

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Profile:

My journey in the field of Addiction and Recovery began twenty-five years ago and in 1991 I entered the training in AOD Counselling Certificate through CIT.  My early Training and qualifications were at Te Utuhina  Manaakitanga Trust where I was embraced by Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga and Aroha working for fourteen years alongside my Maori and Pakeha colleagues.  During that time I explored many training directions related to the field and began my four year Gestalt Psychotherapy Training in Christchurch.  This experience changed my career focus. 

My career has evolved over the years by following a passion for people and strong belief in Recovery.  During these years I have developed my own style as Counsellor/Gestalt Psychotherapist and Supervisor.  My skills in working with clients one to one and group settings have been supported by many mentors and have allowed me to share growth and development in my chosen field with family, clients, colleagues and friends.  Life experiences have guided my way.  My latest treasure is my 22 month old Grandson.

I began work at ARC Counselling Services as Clinical Manager in 2008 and recently took on the overall Management of the service.  Currently I am involved with Community Mental Health in the development of a Lakes DHB Detoxification Pathway have been involved as a Lakes district Champion for CEP.  My involvement in various forums over the last few years at local and regional level is related to a strong desire to promote the concepts of recovery and client centred practice amidst the growing emphasis on accountability within our field.

 

Role:  General Manager, Te Utuhina Manaakitanga Trust

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Profile:

For the past 18 years I have worked within the AOD sector beginning my training with CIT in Christchurch before moving to CADS West in Auckland.  From there I moved to Te Atea Marino, Regional AOD Maori service prior to moving to CADS North as a Clinical Supervisor.  This lasted a short eight months before accepting the position as Clinical Team Leader at CADS South. 

In 2006 I moved to Rotorua to take up the General Managers position with Te Utuhina Manaakitanga Trust.  The Trust has developed considerably in the last six years thanks to the support of passionate people within the sector.

I have been privileged to work in the AOD Sector and have witnessed many whanau transformations. 

At present I am taking a break from studies to concentrate on the development of the Te Arawa Whanau Ora Collective and the merger between ourselves and Tipu Ora Charitable Trust.

Skills:

Role:  Pschologist working with Co-existing Problems, Lakes DHB

Credentials:

Sector Linkages:

I am registered as psychologist with the NZ Psychologists Board. I am also registered as a competent practitioner with DAPAANZ.  I am part of the Regional  Dual Diagnosis Collective and representative of Lakes DHB at Midland AOD forum.

Profile:

I have been working as a registered psychologist since 2001.

I emigrated from South Africa to New Zealand in June 2006 after  I accepted a position as a registered psychologist at TeNgako Adult Community Mental health. I have been working with co-existing disorders since 2007.

As a registered psychologist I have been providing psychological assessments and interventions based on comprehensive psychological formulation .Psychotherapy and interventions are consistent with generally accepted theories and techniques, and adhere to the Code of Ethics currently endorsed by the NZ Psychologists Board.   

Skills:

I believe my training and experience in the areas of psychology and dual diagnosis enable me to provide consultation to the network  on a variety of complex issues related to the field of co-existing disorders.

 

Role: General Manager, Tuhoe Hauora, Bay of Plenty

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Profile:

For the past 20 years I have worked within the AOD sector beginning my training with CIT in Wellington.

Mental Health/Addiction Sector Experience:

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What I Bring:

Role:  Waikato Portfolio Manager

Rachael Poaneki returns to the mental health and addiction Portfolio Manager role and will focus on the Waikato Addictions sector.  Rachael has extensive experience and sector knowledge and is well known within the local and regional sector.

Email: rachel.poaneki "at" waikatodhb.health.nz

 

 

Role:  Executive Director, Manager & Clinical Leader - Alcohol & Drug Community Support Trust, Hamilton

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Profile:

Live on a small lifestyle block in Ngahinapouri, 15 minutes south/west of Hamilton. Brought up and educated in Hamilton.  Three grown children.  Never married.

Former client in personal recovery spanning 21 years continuous abstinence.

 

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Other Members are:

The Midland Alcohol and Other Drugs Network is supported by the Midland Regional Network Team:
 
Eseta Nonu-Reid - Midland Regional Director
Akatu Marsters - Midland Senior Administrator
Belinda Walker - Midland PRIMHD Decision Support