February 2022 28
Meet the new SYHPANZ Leadership
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It is with great pleasure the SYHPANZ Executive Committee shares with you the exciting news that Anita Balhorn, the SYHPANZ Chairperson for the last four years, has accepted the role of SYHPANZ Director of Operations. This is a…

February 2022 21
Latest Ministry of Health Guidance for Health Practitioners – omicron
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The Ministry has provided the following guidance for critical health services, please click on the following link: https://www.health.govt.nz/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-information-health-professionals/guidance-critical-health-services-during-omicron-outbreak#critical-worker Youth health (which includes School Based Health Services) is included in the list of critical health services,…

January 2022 19
Youth Advisory Group Coordinator Role – apply now
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An exciting opportunity has come up to be part of positive change for Aotearoa’s Rangatahi in 2022.The Society of Youth Health Professionals Aotearoa New Zealand (SYHPANZ) which advocates, promotes, and enhances the development of all…

December 2021 13
Self-Identification Will Support Rangatahi To Make Their Own Choices
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The Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationship Registration Bill has passed. New Zealanders will no longer require proof of medical treatment or need to persuade a court to have the sex on their birth certificate match…

November 2021 02
Brain Development Collective Wānanga
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A recently released report talking about early brain development in Aotearoa captures insights from a two-day wānanga, hosted by the Child Wellbeing Unit, which aimed to build awareness and understanding of mātauranga and tikanga Māori…

October 2021 01
New Webinar Series
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Exclusive three-part webinar series for members of SYHPANZ in Partnership with The Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Pre-register in the member's forum area of this website to secure your spot. Link below. Webinar 1 -…

September 2021 01
$1 million fund for initiatives supporting the mental wellbeing of youth
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The Ministry of Health has brought forward the launch of a fund for grassroots initiatives supporting the mental wellbeing of youth impacted during this time of COVID-19. The Youth Community Mental Wellbeing Fund will provide grants of up to $100,000,…