We acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), as well as the Tsuut'ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to Metis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
Ko wai tatau? | Who are we?
To connect with Yumiko, Brianna or Karōria, please use the submission form below.
About THINK Hauora
THINK Hauora
Connecting Communities for Wellbeing
THINK Hauora is the Primary Health Organisation (PHO) for the MidCentral region in New Zealand. As a not-for-profit, and with a strong focus on health equity, we work to ensure everyone in our community has access to quality primary healthcare.
We collaborate with health partners, General Practice teams and our local community to improve health services and make sure everyone can access the care they need. Guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) and a commitment to diversity and inclusivity, we drive Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) by supporting Māori, Pasifika, Refugee, Youth, and LGBTQIA+ communities with active collaboration.
Our team also provides a wide range of direct services designed to help people make positive changes and live healthier lives.
Learn more at www.thinkhauora.nz
Speaker Presentations | Nga Whakāturanga kōrero
Presenter: Dr Yumiko Olliver
Workshop: Exploring Creative Approaches to Hearing Silenced Voices
Date: Tuesday 15 October, 2.30pm – 4pm
Yumiko shares her experience working with community groups and exploring creative engagement to hear silenced voices in health research. The interactive workshop provides tools to help build connections, reduce power dynamics, and create lasting community relationships. Great for those interested in innovative ways to elevate community voices.
Exploring Creative Approaches to Hearing Silenced Voicespresentation slides download
Presenter: Dr Yumiko Olliver
Oral Presentation: Sharing purpose, shifting values with liberating structures
Date: Tuesday 15 October, 4.30pm – 6pm
Learn how the Here Toitū service used Liberating Structures to empower cross-organisation collaboration and shift more towards person-centred approach. Yumiko explores strategies for engaging teams, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing integrated care.
'Sharing Purpose, Shifting Values with Liberating Structures'presentation slides.
Presenter: Karōria Johns
Workshop:
Moving from How to Allow – Co-Creation and the Mauri of Collective Wisdom
Date:
Wednesday 16 October 16th, 8am - 9am
Karōria delves into the power of language, equity, and authentic engagement using Māori cultural frameworks. This interactive workshop encourages openness and collaboration, exploring how words can create meaningful worlds. Ideal for all involved in integrated care.
'Pending - Moving from How to Allow – Co-Creation and the Mauri of Collective Wisdom' presentation slides.
Presenter: Karōria Johns
Plenary:
Community-Enabled Population Health and Wellbeing
Date:
Wednesday 16 October, 9.30am - 11am
Karōria highlights the importance of partnerships in shifting from reactive healthcare to proactive community wellbeing. This session focuses on building trust, sharing power, and working together to enable better population health and health equity.
'Pending - Community-Enabled Population Health and Wellbeing' presentation slides.
Presenters: Dr Yumiko Olliver & Karōria Johns
Networking Session:
Innovative Approaches to Designing Engagement and Evaluation
Date:
Wednesday 16 October, 2.30pm - 4pm
Explore best practices for community engagement and evaluation from mana whenua (people of the land) perspectives. Yumiko and Karōria lead a collaborative conversation on gathering silenced voices and co-creating a framework for meaningful evaluation in integrated care.
Innovative Approaches to Designing Engagement and Evaluation' slides.
Presenters: Dr Yumiko Olliver & Brianna Tekii
Oral Presentation:
From Engagement to Delivery – Mapping Place-Based Co-Design
Date:
Thursday 17 October 9.30am – 11am
Yumiko and Brianna discuss the journey from community engagement to delivery, focusing on co-design and collaboration to address access needs from a Te Ao Māori (Māori world view) approach.
From Engagement to Delivery – Mapping Place-Based Co-Design' slides.
Let's Connect
If you'd like to connect for more information, we'd love to hear from you. Please use the form below and a member of our team will get back to you soon.
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