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Waimakariri Stronger Communities Conference 2025

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John Knox Presbyterian Church Rangiora
Rangiora, New Zealand
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Please note: Matt Brown's (She Is Not Your Rehab) keynote presentation is open to the community, as well as conference participants. If you are interested in attending, you can find tickets for this evening session, under "Register"


Two days of insight, inspiration, and connection.

Calling all community services professionals and volunteers! Don’t miss Waimakariri’s inaugural 2-day conference designed to strengthen and support the incredible work happening across our community.

With a line-up of sought-after speakers, engaging sessions, and networking opportunities, Stronger Communities is a must-attend conference for anyone working or volunteering in the sector.


CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Wednesday 25th June

9.15am


9:50am

Doors open for registration and cuppa

Welcome and housekeeping

10 – 11am

Panel - Collaborating to reduce family harm
Inspector Craig Scott (NZ Police), Jade McArthur (Aviva), Eden Brooks (Williams McKenzie Lawyers), Georgia Allen (Lotus Law)

11am
Break

11.15am – 12.30pm

Increasing Community Connections to Prevent Suicide

Annette Beautrais (Senior Advisor Suicide Prevention, Health NZ)

12.30pm Lunch

1.30–3pm

Self-Care and Preventing Burnout Denise Quinlan (Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience)


EVENING SESSION
7pm - 8:30pm Matt Brown (Founder "She Is Not Your Rehab, Author, TEDx speaker)
Venue open from 6.30pm, supper on offer. 
More information below


Thursday 26th June

9.15am

9:50am

Doors open for cuppa

Welcome

10-11am

Addressing Alcohol and Drug Harm and reducing stigma
Charmaine Diver, (AOD Clinician, Odyssey House Trust &  Toolkit Training & Support)

11am
Break

11.15- 12.30pm

Sensory Issues and Neurodiversity  
Michael Hempseed (Author – Being a True Hero)

12.30-1pm

Breathing Workshop 
Catherine George (The Lung mechanic)






Your conference ticket includes an evening with She Is Not Your Rehab founder, author and TEDx speaker, Matt Brown. Supper included.

25 - 26 June | John Knox Church, Rangiora
$100 for employed staff | free for volunteers
Any questions? Contact community@wmk.govt.nz  

Hope to see you there! 

We would like to inform all attendees that photographs and videos will be taken throughout the conference. These images and recordings may be used for promotional purposes, including on Waimakariri District Council's website, social media, and other marketing materials.

If you have any concerns or prefer not to be included in these photos or videos, please contact community@wmk.govt.nz

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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John Knox Presbyterian Church Rangiora
Rangiora, New Zealand