External training opportunities
The following training opportunities are offered by organisations who have either provided a discount to dapaanz members, or have paid to advertise training with dapaanz. If you are interested in advertising your training opportunity through dapaanz, please contact office@dapaanz.org.nz.
Please note that a listing on this page does not constitute a dapaanz endorsement.
Dapaanz does not advertise on behalf of anyone who holds any role (paid, voluntary, governance) with the tobacco, gambling or alcohol industries.
5-Step Method practitioner training
This is a 2-day, online workshop facilitated by Steve Staunton. Practitioners who complete the training are recognised as 5-Step Informed Practitioners.
23 – 24 September 2026
To register, contact steve.staunton@outlook.co.nz, or scan the QR code in the link below.
Supervision skills for helping professionals
This is a 3-day interactive workshop co-facilitated by psychiatrist, Helen Austin and social worker, Kereama Carmody.
24 – 26 August 2026, Waiora House, Taupō.
To register, contact helen@mindfix.co.nz
Working effectively with Pasifika clients
Enhance your cultural competency in working with Pasifika clients through our specialised workshop. Gain the skills to demonstrate culturally appropriate engagement processes specific to Pasifika clients in counselling. Our training focuses on understanding Pasifika cultural values, beliefs, and applying Pasifika practice models with confidence. You will also learn Pasifika greetings in their language to facilitate better client engagement.
Online – Friday, 2 October 2026, 9:30am – 2:30pm
Facilitator: Misa Fia Turner (MNZAC I MRINZ)
Dr Leah Giarratano offers several highly practical, evidence-based workshops that will underpin your clinical practice with both adult and adolescent trauma clients.
Click the image above to access Dr Giarratano’s website, or this link outlining training programme details.
The Grief Centre provides training to care professionals who support people through any form of significant loss and grief.
Dapaanz members can claim 10% off Grief Centre training using the code DAPAANZ22.
LaNae Fisk is a registered psychologist with two decades of experience working in mental health and addictions. In this online course, you will complete self-paced modules and watch filmed group discussions featuring conversations with professionals from different fields such as nursing, social work, psychology, health and wellness, fire and emergency services etc. You will gain a deeper understanding of the factors that influence both burnout and well-being, and will create a self-care plan that supports your individual life and circumstances.
Dapaanz members can claim 20% off Recharge and Renew: Self-Care Training Course using the code Dapaanz20, and once registered, have 12 months to complete the course.
Workforce Development Centres
The workforce development centres offer a variety of training opportunities for the addiction workforce. Please visit the sites below to explore available opportunities.
National workforce centre for addiction and mental health
Te Rau Ora seeks to improve Māori Health through leadership, education, research and evaluation, health workforce development and innovative, systemic transformation.
Le Va’s purpose is to support Pasifika families and communities to unleash their full potential and have the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes.
Infant, child and adolescent mental health and addiction workforce development centre