This brand new training seminar will equip emergency workers with the skills needed to adequately deal with the effects of stress and other psychological issues both during and in the aftermath of a disaster or traumatic situation using practical examples and case studies including acts of terrorism, natural disasters and more to clearly illustrate the impacts of stress on emergency workers and victims, and how it can be combated effectively.

Amy Stephenson

Position(s):
University of Canterbury Chapter President, IEMSA, Oceania Region
Student Member, International Association of Emergency Managers (2008 - current)

Location: University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
Status: Provisional - final paperwork in progress.
Formed: April 2008

Chapter Purpose: The Chapter is organised and will be operated for professional and educational purposes to benefit and support its members, the Council and the IAEM by promoting the following:

• Support for the vision and mission of the IAEM and the Council;

Dates: 26-27 February, 2008
Location: Duxton Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand
Website: Conference website

Description

From the conference website:

Position: Emergency Management Officer
Reference: J1062764
Organisation: Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
Location: Nelson, New Zealand
Recruitment Agency: Brannigans Human Capital
Salary: Not listed
Applications Close: Tuesday 5 February 2008

Dates: Thursday 4 October - Friday 5 October, 2007
Location: Wellington Convention Centre, Wellington, New Zealand
Website: Keeping Pace: Technology and Modern Emergency Management

Description

The 2007 emergency management conference combining the annual conferences of the Institution of Fire Engineers (NZ Branch) and the North Island Civil Defence Emergency Managers will be held in Wellington October 4 and 5 at the Wellington Convention Centre.

Dates: Rangitoto Field Trip 5 September, Workshop 6-7 September
Location: Mercure Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand
Description
How will your organisation cope with a future volcanic crisis?
this two day course will present a state-of-the-art assessment of volcanic hazards in New Zealand, and will help you better understand how your organisation can better prepare for, and mitigate against, a future volcanic crisis.
The course is designed for those involved in all aspects of natural hazard management

Dates: Friday 20th July 2007 0800-1000hrs
Location: New Zealand

Description

Manawatu District Council is holding a series of workshops on psychological aspects of disaster training. The sessions are:

• Friday 6th July 2007 0800-1000hrs, Preparing helpers for disaster work;
• Friday 13th July 2007, 0800-1000hrs, Disaster and crisis management;
• Friday 20th July 2007, 0800-1000 hrs, Managing the consequences.

For details contact Trevor.Auld@mdc.govt.nz

Dates: Friday 13th July 2007 0800-1000hrs
Location: New Zealand

Description

Manawatu District Council is holding a series of workshops on psychological aspects of disaster training. The sessions are:

• Friday 6th July 2007 0800-1000hrs, Preparing helpers for disaster work;
• Friday 13th July 2007, 0800-1000hrs, Disaster and crisis management;
• Friday 20th July 2007, 0800-1000 hrs, Managing the consequences.

For details contact Trevor.Auld@mdc.govt.nz