This workshop is for Health Professionals to attend and is not suitable for family members/ whānau looking after relatives or friends in a community setting.

Disabled people experience inequitable physical and mental health outcomes and levels of distrust of health care are high within the community. This workshop will equip health providers with tools to communicate with, and work alongside disabled people in their health journey in an equitable manner.

Target audience: Health Care Professionals in all settings

Date: Wednesday 29 October 2025

Time: 0900 - 1500 hrs. * Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign in as this workshop starts promptly.

Cost: $80.00 per person (incl. GST & Booking fee ) Lunch is not included, please bring your own. (Tea and coffee is supplied and a light morning tea) or you can purchase light refreshments at our onsite cafe 0900 – 1300 hrs.

Presenter: Dr Lea Galvin Ph.D. Clinical Services Manager/Clinical Psychologist Nelson Tasman Hospice

Limited attendees: Registration is essential

This forum will explore:

Disability as an identity and culture
Our implicit bias we all are conditioned to hold about disabled people
Language – what to say, what not to say
Legislation that is relevant to health professionals when working with the disabled community
Practical approaches that will ensure your practice is equitable for disabled people

For further information contact the Nelson Tasman Hospice Education Team:

P: (03) 546 3950

E: Barb Thomas Education Administrator: education@nelsonhospice.org.nz

POSTPONED UNTIL 2026 Disability & Equity Workshop