Please note: SEEN the film (Parent TV) special screening is open to the community, as well as conference participants. If you register for the Stronger Communities Conference, you do not need to register separately for the film.

Two days of insight, inspiration, and connection.

Calling all community service professionals and volunteers! Don’t miss Waimakariri’s second annual 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

Thursday 18th June

9.15am 9:30am	Doors open for registration and cuppa Welcome and housekeeping
9.45am – 11am	Connection and First Engagement - Establishing Whakawhanaungatanga Janelle Riki-Waaka (Kaihautū / Director Riki Consultancy Ltd)
11am Break	Morning tea provided
11.30am – 12.30pm	Innovative Approaches to Suicide Prevention Michael Hempseed (Author, TedX Speaker)
12.30pm - 12.45pm	Training and Services Signpost Laura Cook (Community Wellbeing North Canterbury)
12.45pm - 1 pm	Q&A Session Michael & Laura
1pm Break	Lunch Provided
1.30pm - 3pm	Self-Care and Preventing Burnout Jackie Moore (Wellbeing Consultant)
3pm - 3:10pm	Somatic Movement Jan Campbell (Community Wellbeing North Canterbury)
3.10 pm	Closing of Day

Friday 19th June

9.15am	Cuppa and welcome
9.30am - 10.30am	Personal Insights for Relationship Harm Prevention Nortessa Montgomerie (Survivor, Advocate, Speaker)
10.30am Break	Morning Tea provided
11.00am - 12.45pm	Family Violence Panel - Service Pathways in Waimakariri SHE, Aviva, Willliams McKenzie Law, Te Whare Hauora, Police, Pet Refuge (via online).
12.45pm Break	Lunch provided
1.15pm - 2:30pm	SEEN Film Screening watch trailer here
2:30pm - 3pm	Accessing Support - Health Promotion Practitioners Molly Owens (Te Tumu Waiora) and Leanne Willet-Hall (Pegasus Health)

18th - 19th June | John Knox Church, Rangiora
$100 for employed staff | $300 multi-buy for organisations | 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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