Christchurch - 17 Nov - Tobacco Control Seminars 2011

Oct 18 09:44 NZDT

SFClogo.jpgTobacco control seminars 2011

Sponsorship for Māori and Pacific delegates

The Smokefree Coalition will sponsor registration for 40 Māori and Pacific
delegates. To apply, please describe in 300 words or less your role, and the
difference you will make in helping Māori and Pacific communities to become
tobacco free.

Sponsorship for Youth Development delegates available

The Smokefree Coalition will also sponsor registration for 10 delegates working
with youth and their prevention of smoking uptake. To apply, please describe in
300 words or less your role and the difference you hope to make preventing
children from taking up smoking.

Please note you do not have to be a health worker to apply. If you know of
Māori and Pacific leaders or anyone working with youth who wish to champion
tobacco control in their community, please forward this information to them and
encourage them to apply.

All applications for grants to be sent to Prudence Stone at <email obscured>
or Executive Director, PO Box 12 084 Wellington. Applications close Thursday
October 27th. Successful applicants will be notified on Monday October 31st.

The November tobacco control sector seminars will take place in four regions
around the country. The seminars will provide an excellent chance for tobacco
control workers to gain an insight into the Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 goal and to
contribute to building a strategic approach to tobacco control while you
catch-up with your colleagues.

The seminars will run from 9am to 4pm and will be held in:

·         Auckland – Wednesday 2 November 2011, Holiday Inn, Auckland Airport
<http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/auckland/aklap/hoteldetail/directions>

·         Rotorua – Thursday 3 November 2011, Holiday Inn, Rotorua
<http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/gb/en/rotorua/rothi/hoteldetail/directions?>

·         Wellington – Wednesday 16 November 2011, Copthorne, Oriental Bay
<http://www.millenniumhotels.co.nz/copthorneorientalbay/index.html>

·         Christchurch – Thursday 17 November 2011, Copthorne Commodore,
Christchurch Airport <http://www.commodore.net.nz/> .

To register for a seminar near you click here
<https://www.formstack.com/forms/hsc-seminar> .

Find out more about the agenda and presentations here
<http://www.hsc.org.nz/sites/default/files/Nov%202011%20TC%20Sector%20Seminar%20Agenda%20and%20Info-fnl-110922.doc>
.

Please note: Registration is not open to individuals who have any current or
previous affiliations with any tobacco company.