Date/Time
Date(s) - Mon 5 May
8:30 - 18:30
Location
The Grand Hall, Parliament Buildings
Alcohol Healthwatch are excited to be joining E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services, Takanga A Fohe, Le Va, Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka | University of Otago, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, and the Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD) deliver a symposium on alcohol and mental health.
The symposium will be an opportunity to identify key action areas for prevention and early intervention in this important area. Hosted by Aotearoa New Zealand’s first-ever Minister for Mental Health, Hon. Matt Doocey, the time to act has never been better. They will be bringing a range of people together including those with lived experience, young people, professionals, and community champions from the wide range of sectors impacted by alcohol and mental health challenges.
This conference aims to:
• Hear from and build on promising practice in prevention, early intervention, and research.
• Facilitate meaningful relationships supporting the collective goal of taking action on the intersection between alcohol and mental health challenges.
• Produce an attendee-informed consensus statement reflecting people’s experiences to guide future efforts in this space.
Speakers
There will be a topical conference programme forming a basis for concerted action; showcasing mahi already underway in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia and encouraging collective participation and collaboration.
Speakers include:
Hon Matt Doocey, Minister of Mental Health
Jehan Casinader, MC
Zoe Hawke, E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services
Kristie Cocotis, Health Program Director, Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) Australia
Dr. Rose Crossin, Dr. Jude Ball, and Professor Joseph Boden, Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, Pōneke | University of Otago
Matua Pat Mohi, Mokoia Island
Tom Devine, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora