Welcome

Te Pou is New Zealand's National Centre of Mental Health Research, Information and Workforce Development. We have offices in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.

This website is aimed at anyone interested in mental health, but especially those who work in the mental health sector in New Zealand.

Read more about Te Pou.

What's new...

Scott Miller workshop is now free!
There is now no registration charge for next week's workshop by Dr Scott Miller, whose message centres on how to build effective therapeutic relationships in the mental health and addiction fields. Scott will be delivering a two-day workshop on 17-18 March 2010 at the Latimer Hotel in Christchurch. See our events calendar to find out more and download the registration form. The workshop will be limited to 50 participants on a first come, first served basis so get in quick and register now!

Careerforce news
Careerforce is an industry training organisation supporting the health and disability sector. Te Pou is working with Careerforce to disseminate information useful to the mental health and addiction support workforce. Read the latest mental health and addiction update from Careerforce on the Te Pou website.

Page last updated: 9 March 2010

Pacific Health Workforce Awards

Let's get real - Real Skills for people working in mental health and addiction.

Find out about mental health research in New Zealand by checking out our Knowledge Exchange.

Visit the Knowing the People Planning website for details on a practical approach for mental health services to plan for, and meet the needs of, long-term service users.

Visit the new primary mental health website,
Te Pae Kaiāwhā.

HoNOS training online vignettes provide a self-directed learning environment.