Upcoming Events
“Celebrating Research Excellence in the Pacific”
Join us as we celebrate research excellence in the Pacific at the Pacific Islands Health Research Symposium (PIHRS) 2025, hosted by Fiji National University’s College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences (CMNHS).
Theme: “Celebrating Research Excellence in the Pacific” a timely space to reflect on and shape policies that drive better health outcomes across the Pacific Islands (Fiji National University)
76th Annual Meeting
Kia ora, Talofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Kia orāna, Bula, Namaste, Nǐ hǎo, Welcome!
We are proud to announce that Kidz First will be hosting the 76th Annual Meeting of Te Kāhui Mātai Arotamariki o Aotearoa in Manukau, ki Taamaki Makaurau, Auckland from 4 - 7 November 2025 at Due Drop Events Centre.
Counties Manukau is home to many vibrant and diverse communities. The kaupapa for the 76th Annual Meeting centres around honouring our cultures and celebrating our communities.
The registration link can be found here.
Drs Sonja Farthing and Gabrielle Ali
Co-convenors for the 76th Annual Meeting, Te Kāhui Mātai Arotamariki o Aotearoa
Aotearoa, New Zealand Infectious Diseases & Pandemic Preparedness Summit 2025 | Hamilton 10 November 2025 - 13 November 2025
We warmly invite you to our annual Te Niwha-hosted Scientific and Mātauranga Māori (indigenous knowledge) meeting: the Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness Summit 2025.
We will return to Tūrangawaewae Marae where only three years ago, together, we launched Te Niwha. Together, we will celebrate the impact and positive outcomes of our research, take stock of what we hold, and chart our resilience pathway forward.
This three-day meeting features a diverse programme including international keynotes, talks, panel discussions, workshops, and a conference dinner where you can kōrero and explore deeper connections with others involved in this crucial mahi.
We look forward to sharing speaker profiles, workshops and talks as we confirm these.
Nau mai Haere mai!
Ngātahi - Together
To Register for this important event, click here.
Pacific Public Health Webinar Series 2025.
The New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine, Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa (Centre for Pacific and Global Health) at Waipapa Taumata Rau, The University of Auckland, and the Pacific Community-SPC, in partnership with the Tonga Ministry of Health and James Cook University, invite you to join us for the Pacific Public Health Webinar Series 2025.
Topic: Dengue in the Pacific Region
Date: Thursday 4 September 2025 at 12 - 1pm(NZT)
🎓 Free AI Training for Pacific Paediatric Association (PPA) Members
🎓 Free AI Training for Pacific Paediatric Association (PPA) Members
We're excited to offer a free online AI training session for members of the Pacific Paediatrics network.
🗓 Date: Tuesday, 26th August
⏰ Time: Choose either 12pm NZT or 7pm NZT
📍 Format: Online (Zoom)
This session is designed to introduce practical and relevant uses of AI in healthcare, tailored to our Pacific context.
🔗 Register here: [Registration link here]
Hosted by: https://www.pacificpaediatrics.com
The Kids Research Institute Australia
In an era where knowledge is increasingly at our fingertips, how do we support our kids as they are exposed to misinformation on social media and online? Embrace at The Kids Research Institute Australia is hosting a free webinar to discuss this important question. Our expert panel will explain how misinformation affects the brain, offer practical advice on ways to support young people to reduce their exposure and manage risks, and share valuable research findings on the benefits and costs of social media on young minds. A live Q&A will follow the presentations. - Wednesday 18 June - 10am-11:15am AWST - Online event Register now: https://lnkd.in/gmaqbHTX
Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto.
The University of Western Australia