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Flourish - Well into the Future

Monday, 30 July 2012 from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (NZST)

Christchurch, New Zealand

Flourish - Well into the Future

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Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
First 100
Early Birds move fast... the first 100 tickets for general admission are at a discounted rate - this ticket does not cover the evening event
Ended NZ$50.00 NZ$0.00
Christchurch Residents
Be inspired and be connected - a special rate to support recovery and revitalisation for our Christchurch residents - this ticket does not cover the evening event
Ended NZ$50.00 NZ$0.00
General Admission
Don't miss out - join us for a day of inspiration and innovation - this ticket does not cover the evening event
Ended NZ$75.00 NZ$0.00
Evening Event
Join us and unwind. The evening event includes drinks and nibbles, a very special Guest Speaker and 5 fun Pecha Kucha's - we welcome everyone including those who may not have attended the day's event
Ended NZ$15.00 NZ$0.00
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Event Details

This year the  Mental Health Foundation is bringing its national forum on flourishing and wellbeing to Christchurch as a commitment to the recovery of New Zealand’s Garden City.

 

Date: Monday 30 July 2012
Time: 9am – 4.30pm for day event & 5pm – 7pm for evening event
Venue: 
La Vida Centre, Riccarton, Christchurch

 

Building on the success of The Mental Health Foundation’s 2010 Flourishing event, Flourish – Well into the future forum will include novel presentations from experts in the field, networking opportunities and energetic discussions.

 

For more information about presenters, programme and poster presentations go to the Mental Health Foundation website.

Programme:

 

8.00am

Doors open
Please feel free to arrive in good time. Early birds and travellers will be welcomed with coffee, tea or juice and fresh fruit to kick start your morning.

8.30am

Registrations
The days of conferences with heavy cumbersome bags filled will paper and pens are numbered. Helps us to achieve a zero-waste event and bring your own pen.

9.00am

Opening of Forum
Our day will begin with Karakia so please be seated by this time. You’ll be introduced to our MC Lindon Puffin and hear from the Mental Health Foundation’s Chief Executive, Judi Clements, before Dr Aaron Jarden will begin our first presentation for the day.

10.10am Morning Tea
Is served in the foyer, feel free to engage in the activities around you throughout the day.

11.10am Forum continues
A further two presentations from Dr Eva Neitzeit, and Materoa Mar and Wayne Blissett, will capture our attention.

12.20pm Lunch
An opportunity to fuel the body and fuel the mind with conversations about the morning, about your work and hear from others. There are spaces to sit and chat or feel free to jump into the cinema room for a snippet of some innovation in schools. Mindball will be operating for those who like to win by relaxing!

1.40pm Forum continues
Two presentations from Dr Monique Falafea and Dr Niki Harré will continue to engage us.

3.00pm Afternoon Tea
Continue your connections!

3.40pm

Forum continues
Our last presentation of the day is from Dr Tony Fernando.

4.30pm

Closing
There is nothing like finishing a full day like this, on time. We will close with Karakia and for those who are moving onto the evening function, you will make a short walk down to the next venue.
   

 

Evening Function: Joe's Garage, 7 Leslie Street, Upper Riccarton

4.30pm Doors Open
Come in from the weather and be warmed by our hosts.

5.10pm Welcome
Our event MC Lindon Puffin will bring you into the fold of the evening proceedings and guide us through the remainder of the day.

5.20pm Steve Gurney
Will deliver an enthusiastic, entertaining and motivating presentation.

5.50pm

Pecha Kucha style presentations x 5
Five local heroes in our eyes, exploring the digital alternative to traditional presentation styles, engaging emotions rather than just relating facts.

7.00pm  Close

 

When & Where


34 Hansons Ln
Christchurch, 8041
New Zealand

Monday, 30 July 2012 from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (NZST)


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Friday, 13 July 2012 - 11:11 AM

Tena koutou katoa,

Welcome all, we are on the countdown to a day of Flourishing!

For more information on Programme or Day Presenters and Evening Presenters go to the Flourish - Well into the Future site.

All participants are invited to arrive at the venue early, get settled in, enjoy a delicious breakfast with coffee and tea available on arrival.  Beautiful filled croissants, fruit and scones from the Sauce Kitchen

Travellers and early risers, come early and avoid traffic and ease into the day.  

Doors open at 8am and the forum starts at 9am.

Spread the word to your colleagues and friends who haven't registered yet, it's not too late.

Looking forward to seeing you all!

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