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There are outstanding New Zealanders who contribute to the recovery of those affected by addiction in multiple ways. Research, science, and policy when translated into clinical practice make a considerable contribution to the service-user experience. Also, health and allied health professionals and people in the community, who walk alongside the person on their recovery journey, contributing to the best possible outcomes.   The...

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There are many people with lived experience who are working to improve outcomes for New Zealanders affected by addiction.   The ‘dapaanz Excellence in Peer Support Award’ will be awarded to a person (not an organization) working in a peer support or consumer role who has made a significant contribution to improving outcomes for people effected by addiction.   Congratulations to 2018's winner: Bessina...

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Newcomers to the sector often bring fresh insight and energy, yet are rarely acknowledged for their contributions.   The dapaanz newcomer award trophy acknowledges excellence for those new to addiction practice. Any dapaanz member who has been in the addiction sector for two years or less can be nominated.   Congratulations to 2018's winner: Turaukawa Bartlett, Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki   Criteria...

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Every year six top scoring abstracts relating to educational value; relevance to theme; quality of content; and application to practice are reviewed by the Abstract Selection Panel for the following additional criteria    New or innovative thinking Solution-focused Likely to enhance practice Person / whānau focused Culturally inclusive    From this process the...

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Dapaanz makes an annual award for the best poster contribution to clinical practice. This year the conference attendees get to vote for the best poster.   Congratulations to Bo Roe, Te Utuhina Manaakitanga,...

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In encouraging the emerging addiction research workforce and recognising  the value of evidence into practice, Matua Raḵi is pleased to support the New and Emerging Researcher Award.   This cash award will be presented for an oral or poster presentation at Cutting Edge carried out by an individual or group who have undertaken a research initiative.   Matua Raḵi New and Emerging Researchers Award 2018 Lisa...

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This award seeks to showcase innovations in work practices that contribute to improving workplace wellbeing and staff engagement.   This initiative focuses national attention on addiction treatment organisations and services engaged in best workforce practices. Matua Raḵi’s desire is to promote better jobs for our workforce resulting in better services and outcomes for tāngata whai ora.   Click here for more...

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