The Midland Regional Forums
The Midland Regional Network have established and maintain several regional forums. Each DHB has nominated members for each of the forums mandated through the Local Advisory Groups, Consumer Advisory Group, Maori Advisory Group and AOD Advisory Group. Nominations for membership on the He Tipuana Nga Kakano, Nga Purei Whakaata, Addictions and Generating Action for Families forums is undertaken annually through the LAG, MAG and CAG of each DHB.
The regional forums are accountable to the five DHBs through the Midland Regional Network (Midland Director) to provide strategic advice and support to key strategic developments at a national and regional level. These forums are the mandated voice of the Midland region mental health and addictions network and are responsible for consulting widely with their specific networks to ensure that the advice and support provided accurately reflects the sector that they represent.
Midland Regional Forums
He Tipuana Nga Kakano "Growing the Seeds". The Midland Regional Consumer Advisory Group. Established in 2001and meets four times a year.
Nga Purei Whakataa Ruamano The Midland Regional Maori Advisory Group. Established early in 2001 this forum meets four times a year.
The Midland Regional Clinicial Leadership Forum A forum of Clinical Directors and Provider Service Managers to provide clinical leadership to the Midland Region. Established in 2004 and meets bi-monthly.
The Midland Regional Generating Action for Families Formed in 2002 this group meets four times a year to provide peer support and mentorship to Family advisors, advocates and peer support workers working in the sector.
The Midland Regional Mental Health & Addictions Portfolio Managers Group Formed in 2005 meets bi-monthly to provide support and operationalise activity across the region.
The Midland Regional Generating Action for Families Whanau Forum Formed in 2005 this group will meet four times a year.
The Midland Regional Addictions Forum This is a newly established forum which will have its inaugural meeting in November 2009