Well Kaumātua & Kuia / Elders Online Workshop Series: Promoting wellbeing in older people

Kaumātua & Kuia / Elders thriving through participating and contributing 

Series consists of five two hour online workshops held weekly on Mondays for 5 weeks 

16 August to 13 September  10am - 12pm

Register for all five workshops receive a 20% discount - a saving of $40

The training series is designed as a five workshop training package that provides a comprehensive overview of the research, evidence and latest international thinking on promoting wellbeing in Kaumātua & Kuia / Elders.

There is also the option to  register for individual workshops.

"The Government believes that wellbeing belongs at the heart of policymaking"  - 2019 Budget Statement

The government’s strong focus on wellbeing has created a greater awareness of the fundamental role that wellbeing plays in enabling individuals and communities to thrive.

Become more familiar with wellbeing principles and take the opportunity to look at how to orient services and programmes for older people to a wellbeing approach.

Hear from an experienced wellbeing specialist who has lectured and implemented numerous wellbeing programmes at the local, national and international levels.

As the baby boomer generation age, many will enjoy reasonable physical health, however mental health issues, in particular depression, will be a prevalent health issue.  Therefore promoting mental wellbeing must be a major focus of those with older people.

Informed by social, cultural and environmental determinants, adopting a wellbeing framework enable workers and agencies such as aged care facilities, retirement villages, older people mental health services, primary health, iwi health and social services, older people social services, elder abuse services, older people social and support groups and churches to identify how they can be "agents of wellbeing" and so incorporate wellbeing outcomes into their work.

​Workshop Description

Wellbeing is determined by proven social, economic and cultural factors that positively or negatively impact on the wellbeing of older people. Based on these determinants and frameworks it is possible to develop an evidence-based programme logic with clear wellbeing outcomes and indicators and evaluation tools. An overview of the determinants and outcomes will be covered in the workshop.

While promoting wellbeing is an effective strategy for the prevention of suicide and mitigating the impact of mood and anxiety disorders in older people, it should not be the primary aim of wellbeing promotion.  Emphasis is on ageing well and thriving kaumåtua and kuia/elders

The training does not offer a ready made wellbeing package approach but rather helps participants to:

• understand the underlying theory, principles and best practice in promoting mental wellbeing,
• undertake a Mental Wellbeing Impact Assessment to audit services and programmes
• develop appropriate mental wellbeing outcomes for older people
• critically assess appropriateness and applicability of wellbeing programmes or approaches for older people
• develop a programme logic to guide the planning, implementation and evaluation of the programme
• apply a risk assessment process to the programme activities or overall programme impact

The workshop is ideal training for anyone working with older people in:

• aged care facilities
• churches
• community settings
• older persons' mental healthtaylor-made-training-consulting
• primary health care
• retirement villages

This online-workshop series would be of value for those who plan to attend the in-person Grey Not Blue: Depression and suicide in older people workshops that are being held later in 2021.

Training Series Programme

Workshop 1: (16 August)
Theoretical foundations of mental wellbeing in Kaumātua & Kuia / Elders
Different outcomes for different purposes - the difference between welfare, wellness and wellbeing approaches
Not the same thing - why a mental illness approach and a mental wellbeing approach are not the same

Workshop 2: (23 August)
Teaching an old dog new tricks - Reframing for positive ageing
Well communities and settings facilitating thriving individual - applying a population focus to older people's wellbeing
Transitions, moving on & grief - the role of coping, adjusting and adapting
The emerging social pandemic - loneliness and social isolation in older people

Workshop 3: (30 August)
From redundancy to purposeful and meaningful ageing
Retiring from work not from life - Contented old men
Social and cultural determinants of Wellbeing
The Wheel of Wellbeing

Workshop 4: (6 September)
Agents of Wellbeing 
Collaborative partnerships for wellbeing - collective impact for transformational change

Workshop 5: (13 September)
Overview of Mental Wellbeing Impact Assessment Tool
Introduction to a wellbeing outcomes framework and developing a programme logic for older people wellbeing initiatives.
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Feedback from previous participants

“Barry’s ability to translate research findings into everyday language means I have a much clearer understanding of the principles of wellbeing and how to apply it to my work”  Community Worker

“Barry’s understanding of various cultural models of wellbeing meant I felt included and my culture respected”    Pacific Island Community Leader

“I now have a better understanding of the role of local government in promoting wellbeing and useful strategies on how to apply mental wellbeing outcomes to our Community Plan”            Council Policy Officer

“A holistic approach to wellbeing which included the spiritual dimension” Church Minister

“So glad I came. Going away with heaps of knowledge and know how to apply in our workplace wellbeing plan. Fantastic opportunity to learn from someone so experienced and knowledgeable ” Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager

“Your passion for mental wellbeing made this a thoroughly stimulating workshop”  Health Promoter

“Really appreciated the sociological analysis and your understanding of the impact of inequality, marginalisation and discrimination on people’s wellbeing”    Social Justice Advocate

“Most helpful workshop I have attended in a very long time”  Wellbeing Programme Facilitator
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An opportunity for two days of learning with internationally respected mental wellbeing practitioner and suicidologist, Barry Taylor

Barry has proven leadership over 30 years at local, national and international levels in using community initiatives and strength-based approaches to improve individual and community wellbeing and the prevention of suicide. He has extensive experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of local and national programmes and is recognised for his work in creating collaborative partnerships to promote wellbeing.

Barry has lectured on wellbeing both nationally and internationally and been appointed to numerous government advisory committees on mental wellbeing and suicide prevention.He brings to this workshop extensive experience in advising communities and government on post-disaster recovery in terms of both mental wellbeing promotion / community resiliency and suicide prevention. 

Throughout his career he has been a strong advocate for more focused action on suicide in older people which he termed "the forgotten population." He is the only New Zealand member of the International Suicide in Older Persons Working Group.  As a Health Sociologist and Public Health practitioner, Barry has a long-term interest in the factors that contribute to mental distress and  suicide risk in older people, such as social isolation and retirement and sense of purpose in older men. 

As a Health Sociologist and Public Health practitioner, Barry has a long-term interest in the social and cultural determinants of wellbeing, especially the role of gender and he brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for promoting wellbeing in men. He has examined the impact of discrimination, internalised stigma, social exclusion or inclusion on mental wellbeing along with the role of human rights as an enabler of wellbeing.

He embraces a holistic understanding of wellbeing and has an interest in the role spirituality and ecology contributes to a person's wellbeing.  Before returning to New Zealand his last project was the re-orienting of a local health district's mental health promotion program to a wellbeing framework, established the South Western Sydney Wellbeing Collaboration, and championed a multicultural adaption of The Five Ways to Wellbeing to meet the diverse cultural demographics of the health district.  For this work he was awarded the NSW Mental Health Commissioner's Community Champion Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to mental wellbeing and suicide prevention.

After a number of years overseas, Barry has returned to New Zealand both passionate and enthused to make a contribution to promoting wellbeing in this country.____________________________________________________________

WORKSHOP DETAILS

WORKSHOP PLACES ARE LIMITED. REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Places in each workshop are limited. If the workshop is full please register your name on the waitlist. 

Payment:  Payment is by either Visa or Mastercard.

Organisations can request to pay by invoice. At payment method click on Invoice

Terms for Payment By Invoice

Payment by Invoice is only for NGOs, Government Departments, DHBs, PHOs, Schools and tertiary organisations, businesses.

By selecting to pay by invoice the organisation agrees to the following conditions:

1.  Your place in the workshop is not confirmed until payment has been received. Payment of the invoice must be made within seven days of registering to avoid having your registration cancelled. Late payment fees apply.

2.  A Tax Invoice from TaylorMade Training and Consulting will be sent to you separately which will contain bank details for payment.  

3.  By registering for the workshop, you agree to the cancellation and policy. (refer below).  Organisations who cancel within seven days of the workshop and have not paid the invoice for the outstanding registration fee are still obligated to pay the outstanding debt.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Workshops can fill quickly. If you are no longer able to attend the workshop please cancel your registration as soon as possible. The following refund policy is strictly adhered to. Notice of cancellation must be given in writing.

Cancellation up to seven days prior to the commencement of the workshop:  Full Refund less $35 + GST admin fee

Cancellation within seven days prior to the commencement of the workshop: No refund but registration can be transferred to another person. To transfer your registration log on to your registration and update the name and contact details to the new person attending.

Non attendance:   No refund

Disclaimer: The information and professional advice delivered in the workshop and the associated printed material is provided solely on the basis that before relying on this material, participants should obtain appropriate advice relevant to their particular circumstance to evaluate its accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance for their purposes. TaylorMade Training and Consulting will not be liable for any damages of any kind to any person or entity arising from the use of this information. Your attendance at this workshop reflects your acceptance of this statement.

Organiser Contact Details

Barry Taylor
Principal Consultant |  TaylorMade Training and Consulting
Office:  04 280 0146                           Mobile:  022 104 5060
Email:  registration@4wellbeing.nz   Website:  www.4wellbeing.nz