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Managing kōrero with whānau: Supporting conversations on vaccination

Build your confidence in navigating vaccine hesitancy and having challenging conversations with whānau. This interactive workshop, delivered by Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC) educators and the Pinnacle Immunisation Team, is designed for registered nurses, allied health professionals and kaimahi supporting immunisation conversations.

Next session

Tuesday, 18 August 2026
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
4 sessions — see full schedule below

Location

47 Molesworth Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310

Who should attend

Nurse practitioner, Primary care assistant, Practice/business manager, Practice owners, Allied health, Nurse

Duration

3 hours

Pricing

Free

  • Registration available online

Sessions

This event runs over 4 sessions. Each session covers the same material — register for the date and location that suits you.

  • Tuesday, 18 August 2026
    3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    47 Molesworth Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310
  • Wednesday, 19 August 2026
    8:30 am - 11:00 am
    47 Molesworth Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310
  • Wednesday, 19 August 2026
    2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    Stratford Site
  • Wednesday, 19 August 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    47 Molesworth Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310

Register for this event

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.

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)

Multiple session dates

This event runs on 4 dates. Choose the session that suits you in the schedule above and use that session's registration link.

What's included

  • No course fee
  • In-person as published
  • 3 hours

Registration Details

Cost:Free
For:Nurse practitioner, Primary care assistant, Practice/business manager, Practice owners, Allied health, Nurse
Format:In person
Register now: Up to 25 slots only per session

You'll be directed to a secure form to complete your registration

Need help?

Have questions about this event or need assistance with registration?

Jessica Knight - nursing@pinnacle.health.nz

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