Registrations of Interest - Training Locations

The Kai Totika, Whakapakari Tinana Service provides six training courses over an eighteen-month period at various locations around the country and is requesting registrations of interest to hold training courses.

The location of training courses is determined by requests from local groups and the need for a regional spread to provide accessible training for Māori health workers across Aotearoa. Density of Māori populations and Māori health need is also taken into consideration when training locations are determined.

The following sets out the process for determing training locations:

1. Te Hotu Manawa Māori set dates for training at least six months prior to start of an eighteen-month training period.
2. These dates are sent out to networks for ‘registrations of interest’ to hold a training within a particular region.
3. ‘Registrations of Interest’ received from a particular region are then asked to complete a ‘Formal Request’.
4. The ‘Formal Request’ must include an outline of the following:

• Why we need this training (e.g. part of a regional workforce development plan, new kaimahi need upskilling in this area).
• Brief description of Māori health status (in relation to CVD, Diabetes and/or other Nutrition and Physical Activity related illness) in the region.
• Indication of the regional scope to effectively recruit Māori health advocates (ie can you get the numbers to attend!)
• Indication of a regional/local coordinator to liase with for further correspondence. (usually the person or organization requesting training).

5. On receipt of a formal request THMM will then advise whether the region is successful/unsuccessful.

6. THMM will then liase with a regional coordinator to set-up training delivery within the particular region.

Who is the course for? | What will I learn about? | Other Details | COURSE OUTLINE | How do I register?

Te Hotu Manawa Māori provides a training course in food, nutrition and physical activity, two to three times per year in different areas throughout the country. The course runs for a total of nine days, usually delivered in three, three-day blocks over a two - three month period.

Who is the course for?

This ‘train-the-trainer’ course has been designed for people working with Māori communities committed to promoting healthy lifestyle changes. They will use the knowledge and skills they gain to influence change within their whānau, hapū and iwi. The majority of past course participants have been Māori health workers who were able to incorporate nutrition and physical activity promotion into their work. You do not need an in-depth knowledge to start with. All you need is a willingness to learn.

What will I learn about?

A wide range of topics are covered. You will learn about the general principles of nutrition and physical activity and how they relate to our health. Also, changes in Māori eating and activity patterns from pre-European times to the present will be explored. We will also cover the special needs for different age groups as well as many other topics (see the course outline below).

Other Details

• The course cost is $100 per person. This includes morning and afternoon tea, lunches and all course material.
• The course runs for a total of 3 x 3 day blocks - a total of nine days
• Those traveling from outside of the rohe will need to find their own accommodation.
• A typical day begins at 9am and ends at 5pm.
• To successfully complete the course you must attend all sessions, and participate fully in learning activities, discussions and group work so that you are well equipped to take the messages back to your communities.
• Everybody that attends the full course will receive a certificate, folder of nutrition and physical activity information and resources, as well as the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions in the field of nutrition and physical activity health promotion.
• Everybody that attends the full course will receive a certificate, folder of nutrition and physical activity information and resources, as well as the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions in the field of nutrition and physical activity health promotion.

COURSE OUTLINE
Kai Tōtika me Whakapakari Tinana

Module 1

• From past to present
• Food and nutrition guidelines
• Nutrients
• Digestive system
• Food labels
• Sports nutrition

• Effective presentations
• Nutrition through the life cycle
• Heart health
• Diabetes
• Cancer
• Food safety
• Nutrition and budgeting

• Health promotion
• Media
• Physical activity and behaviour
• Body’s systems for function and movement
• Effective exercise
• Weight management

If there are any queries or you would like the course to be run in your area please contact:
Matire Seath, 09 638 5806

How do I register?

If you are interested in attending one of the courses on the below list, go to the events calender and download the registration form. Please note - the registration form is customised to each training - check your dates carefully or you may end up registered on the wrong course.