In August 2008 the Midland Region was involved in the consultation process undertaken by the Ministry of Health to develop its strategy for people with mental health and addictions problems. The Midland region workshop had over 60 people attend and contribute towards the strategy.
The Ministry of Health has released two key documents that will support the implementation of the Co-existing Problems strategy:
Coexisting Problems Workshops Take-Off In The Midland Region
Co-existing Problems Workshop - Lakes District
The Coexistiing Problems workshop was held on Wednesday the 23 June at the Millennium Hotel in Rotorua. Over 30 particpants attended the 1 day workshop which was supported by Marita Ranclaud in conjuction with Jenny Wolf (MoH), Terry Huriwai (Matua Raki), Tania Waitokia (Te Pou), Dr Helen Warren (CEP Project National Coordinator), Dr Fraser Todd & Dr Alan Russell.
The agenda was aimed at supporting the development of co-existing problem capable services with great speakers who gave the Lakes area opportunities to look at how they are able to take the project forward locally. The day was dominated by Kiwi Scotsman, Dr Alan Russell who shared his experiences and insights within the Lakes MH&A sector was amusing and informative.
Lakes followup will centre around reviewing the current continnum and develoing skill sets or service configuration that fits with contemporary practices.
For an insight into the presentations please refer to the following:
* Te Ariari O Te Oranga - presented by Matua Raki
* Some thoughts on Lakes AOD/Psych Services - presented by Dr Alan Russell
Dates for delivery of Co-existing Problems Workshops in the Midland Region
Tairawhiti District: 15 June - Kawakawa Room, Child and Adolescent Service, Gisborne
Waikato District 29 June - Kingsgate Hotel, 100 Garnett Avenue, Hamilton
Taranaki District: 30 June - Taranaki DHB, David Street, New Plymouth
Bay of Plenty District: 05 August - Kiwi 360, Main Tga - Rotorua Highway, Te Puke
For more information please contact Akatu Marsters
On the 6th May 2010 a workshop was held with key leaders across mental health and addictions within the Midland region being invited. The workshop was hosted by the Ministry of Health to discuss the implementation of the Integration Solutions across the Midland region. Although it was a small group (due to apologies) it was dynamic and provided some great feedback. It was agreed by those present that Midland will roll out after the Central region with work commencing in June with local workshops being held in each of the districts.
Dianne Healey (Matua Raki), Jenny Wolfe (MoH) and Peter Kennerley (MoH)
Helene Stols, Hester Hattingh, Tess Ahern, Lesley Watkins, Connie Hui (BOP), Haehaetu Phillps and Marita Ranclaud (Lakes)
Anne Ridgway (Taranaki), Maureen Emery (Lakes), Simon Evans and Eileen Hughes (Waikato)
Co-existing Problems Workshop Minutes
Check this page regularly for information pertaining to workshops in your district.