Managing kōrero with whānau: Supporting conversations on vaccination

Join the IMAC education team and the Pinnacle Immunisation Team for an interactive workshop focused on building confidence and practical skills for responding to vaccine hesitancy and navigating challenging conversations with whānau.

Designed for registered nurses, allied health professionals and kaiāwhina, this bespoke workshop has been developed using current evidence, expert guidance and real-world experience. Through case-based scenarios and group discussion, participants will:

• explore practical approaches to responding to vaccine hesitancy

• strengthen communication skills for challenging conversations

• share ideas and learn from colleagues' experiences

• examine current research and evidence to support practice

• develop holistic approaches to engaging with whānau.

After discussing vaccine hesitancy we will shift focus to

1. IMAC latest Vaccine updates and legislation

2. Case studies around complex catch ups and international Tamariki

3. Guest speakers

The workshop aims to strengthen confidence, support the wider health workforce, and enhance the way we engage with whānau to improve immunisation outcomes.

Workshop dates

• Tuesday 18 August | 3.00–5.30 pm | Pinnacle New Plymouth office

• Wednesday 19 August | 8.30–11 am | Pinnacle New Plymouth office

• Wednesday 19 August | 2.00–4.30 pm | Stratford (venue to be confirmed)

• Wednesday 19 August | 6.00–8.30 pm | Pinnacle New Plymouth office (Teams option may be available – to be confirmed)

Presenters

• Immunisation Advisory Centre educators

• Pinnacle Immunisation Team (including Chantel Punter)

• Gill Freeman (Immunisation Coordinator  - Taranaki cold chain )

• Rachel Court (LIPL Ministry targets 24-month imms)