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Welcome to another edition
of the Nelson Bays Primary Health fortnightly newsletter.
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Nelson Bays Primary Health
News:
Disposal of Unwanted Medicines through
Pharmacies
November 2009
 Nelson Bays Primary Health is
running this campaign with the support of pharmacies, general
practices and various community groups. During November 10,000 DUMP
bags will be available from pharmacies and general practices
throughout the Nelson and Tasman region. People can place
unwanted medicines in the DUMP bag, complete a short anonymous
survey and take it to any pharmacy.
More information is available on the Nelson Bays Primary
Health website: www.bewell.org.nz.
Please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Allen for more
information: Caroline.Allen@nelsonbayspho.org.nz
or 03 539 1651
Introduction to, and working with, the
Whanau Ora Tool
Thursday
19th November - Christchurch
 The Whanau Ora Tool is a practical guide to developing
health programmes where Whanau, Hapu, Iwi and Maori communities play
a leading role in achieving Whanau Ora. It places Maori at the
centre of programme planning, implementation and
evaluation.
For more information and to complete registration go
to the Health
Promotion Forum of New Zealand website.
The Treaty of Waitangi and its
relevance to clinical practice
Media-rich, interactive on-line
course
 This course is especially designed for Health
professionals and others working in the NZ health sector who have
not previously undertaken Treaty of Waitangi training or health
professionals who work in General Practice and may be completing
Cornerstone accreditation.
Download information and website
links
Getting into adolescent heads
An essential tool in working with young
people
Wednesday 25th November
If you work with young people in the education, health or
social services sector, then this training day is for you. The day
will be in two sessions and you may participate in one or both
sessions.
Download more information.
Support Works Te Roopu Tautoko
Community and Home Support services for people with
disabilities
 Support Works has created a resource to
provide referrers with information and to assist them complete
the referral form and facilitate for the client, the assessment and
subsequent allocation of support.
This is available here to
download.
For more information go to www.nmdhb.govt.nz/supportworks.aspx
Samoa Tsunami Aid Relief Variety Show
Saturday 31st October 4pm-8pm - Nelson College for Girls
Hall
Read more here.
Practice Nurse Wanted
St Luke’s Christian Health Centre.
 GP experience and vaccinator certificate
essential.
Medtech.
Come and join our positive team.
Apply in writing with CV to:
Dr Joseph Hassan
105 Waimea Road, Nelson
Phone (03)
548-1858
Applications close today!
The Be Well Community Nurse,
Penny Molnar, is available to assist GPs and
Practice Nurses with accessing services and resources that fall
outside their areas of work.
Andrea
Kelly-Carmody, Be Well Support Worker is also at the Centre
Wednesday to Fridays.
Contact Penny ~ Monday to
Thursdays on 546 8385 or 021 349819.
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