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Big Latch On 2024

Join us to celebrate breastfeeding/chestfeeding across Aotearoa from 12th – 14th April.
Host an event or attend one local to you.



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Join our friends at the Inclusive Maternity Research Forum on Tuesday 23 April 2024, 9am-5pm, at AUT University South Campus. Hear from a diverse range of speakers and participate in this vital wānanga-style exchange, as we explore how maternity research in Aotearoa can be more inclusive of diverse communities.
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Please RSVP to priya.naiker@aut.ac.nz (including dietary requirements) 🌸

Join our friends at the Inclusive Maternity Research Forum on Tuesday 23 April 2024, 9am-5pm, at AUT University South Campus. Hear from a diverse range of speakers and participate in this vital wānanga-style exchange, as we explore how maternity research in Aotearoa can be more inclusive of diverse communities.

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Are you a midwife looking to return to practice?

There’s now more funding and extra support to help you get back into the workforce. The fund is available to midwives in Aotearoa as well as those looking to return, so share with your whānau here and overseas! To be eligible to apply for funding, you must: • have spent three years or more away from practice• hold New Zealand citizenship or residency• fall into one of the categories here: www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-the-health-sector/midwifery-2/#midwifery-return-to-practice-fundingHow much funding you may get, and what recertification you will need to do, depends on the length of time you’ve spent away from practice. ➡️ Find out how to apply here: www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-the-health-sector/midwifery-2/#midwifery-return-to-practice-funding ... See MoreSee Less

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#endometriosisawareness

#endometriosisawareness💛 March is international Endometriosis Awareness Month 💛

At least 120,000 girls, women and those assigned female at birth are living with endometriosis in Aotearoa. Endometriosis a painful condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus, is found in other places in the body. Early diagnosis and treatment are important.There are a range of resources available online on how to find help and support those living with endometriosis:💜 Endometriosis New Zealand: nzendo.org.nz/💜 Endo Warriors Aotearoa: www.endowarriorsaotearoa.com/💜 Insight Endometriosis: www.insightendometriosis.org.nz/💜 Women's Health Action Trust: www.womens-health.org.nz/endometriosis/💜 Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand: info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/sexual-reproductive/endometriosis/Thank you to the organisations and individuals supporting those impacted in their community and across the health sector 💜💜Keep an eye out for more resources, info, and stories during March. ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago
Get in quick, starts at 7pm!!

Get in quick, starts at 7pm!!Our first webinar of 2024 is on Triple negative breast cancer and it is on tonight.

You can still register to join us at 7pm and don’t forget to bring your questions for our Q&A session at the end.See you online: ow.ly/3LFE50QztaB ... See MoreSee Less

3 weeks ago
Check out the incredible line up of speakers at the La Leche League NZ Conference taking place 19th - 21st April! Celebrating 60 years ✨
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Check out the incredible line up of speakers at the La Leche League NZ Conference taking place 19th - 21st April! Celebrating 60 years ✨

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3 weeks ago

A lot of women especially Maori & pacific, tend to not want to have their smear due to not liking the clamp, the invasion of someone in that area or even just the time it takes going in to get it done. ... See MoreSee Less

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