Workshops

An Introduction to Working with Older People in the Addiction Sector

Matua Raki will be running some workshops on An Introduction to Working with Older People in the Addiction Sector in April 2012. These workshops are for addiction practitioners who want to know more about working with the older people who appear to be accessing addiction services in greater numbers as our population ages. These workshops will attract a different audience to the Kina Trust Alcohol and Older People workshop in the Hawkes’ Bay.

The workshops will cover:
 • Values, attitudes and stigma associated with older age
 • Engagement and communication
 • AOD use and older adults
 • Screening, assessment and intervention
 • Loss and grief associated with aging

The workshops will be facilitated by Suzy Morrison and participants will earn DAPAANZ continuing education points.

The workshops will be held in three venues around the country.

Wellington
     Date:  Tuesday 17 April 2012
     Time:  9.30am to 4.30pm
    Venue:  Tui Room, Blueprint for Learning
            Level 3, 147 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington

Christchurch
     Date:  Monday 23 April 2012
     Time:  9.30am to 4.30pm
    Venue:  Terrace Lounge, Russley Golf Club
            428 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch

Auckland
     Date:  Friday 27 April 2012
     Time:  9.30 to 4.30pm
    Venue:  Room 112-1002, Ground Floor, Unitec NZ
            Gate 4, Carrington Road, Mount Albert, Auckland

Patricia Rainey
Training and Events Administrator
Matua Raki
patricia.rainey@matuaraki.org.nz
www.matuaraki.org.nz
P O Box 25-056
Level 6, Aviation House
12 Johnston Street
Wellington