Past events

In the past eight years, the Cross-Cultural Interest Group has presented over 60 topics. Below is a list of past events. NB: Some of the event items provide access to PowerPoint presentations or recorded sessions, based on presenters' permissions. Click to view the past topic of your interest.

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"Dying Well with Dementia"

"Dying Well with Dementia?", is a 1.5-hour webinar, presented on Tuesday, 18th October 2022, by Dr Michal Boyd, Honorary Assoc. Prof., The University of Auckland, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences & Nurse Practitioner, Equinox Health Ltd.

"Are the kids alright? - Impact of COVID on the Mental Health of Young People

"Are the kids alright? Impact of COVID on the Mental Health of Young People ", a 1.5-hour webinar was presented on Tuesday, 20th September by our guest speaker: Dr David Bettany, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Starship Hospital, Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai Auckland

An update on the Caring for People with Dementia Together 護腦同行 (CPT) project

"An update on the Caring for People with Dementia Together 護腦同行 (CPT) project", a 1.5-hour webinar was presented on Tuesday, 16th August 2022 by:

Kalusugan ng Kaisipan - Shining the light on Filipino mental health

"Kalusugan ng Kaisipan - Shining the light on Filipino mental health", a 1.5-hour webinar was presented on Tuesday, 17th May 2022 by :

The Application of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) within Maternal Mental Health

"The Application of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) within Maternal Mental Health" 1.5-hour webinar was presented on Tuesday, 15th March 2022 by Fiona Smorag, Registered Nurse, Maternal Mental Health, Waitemata District Health Board.

A culturally responsive health improvement practitioner & health coach service

"A culturally responsive health improvement practitioner & health coach service" 1.5-hour webinar was presented on the 16th of November 2021 by:

End of Life Choice Act 2019

The "End of Life Choice Act 2019" 1.5 hour webinar was presented on19th October 2021 by:

Overview of Sleep Disorders

"Overview of Sleep Disorders" was presented by Dr Tony Fernando. The one and a half hour in-person session was also broadcasted live via zoom.

Addressing the needs of Chinese with dementia: a cross-community organisation and academic approach

"Addressing the needs of Chinese with dementia: a cross-community organisation and academic approach" was presented by:

e-Cigarettes and Vaping - a panacea or a bane to smoking in current times?

"e-Cigarettes and Vaping - a panacea or a bane to smoking in current times?" presented by Guna Kanniah, Senior Specialist Mental Health & Addictions Clinical Pharmacist at Waikato DHB on 17th November 2020. 

Culture, Capacity and New Zealand Capacity Law

"Culture, Capacity and New Zealand Capacity Law" presented by Dr Alexa Srzich on 20th October 2020.

"What is frailty? Perspectives from Chinese clinicians and older immigrant in New Zealand

"What is frailty? Perspectives from Chinese clinicians and older immigrant in New Zealand." presented by Dr Gary Cheung on 25th February 2020