A stunning welcome

Come together, reignite the       passion- the conference theme.

The conference began with a welcome. It was held at the Treaty Grounds at the site  Hobsons Beach in front of the Waka House  where the Waka are launched every Waitangi Day. 

           Another stunning day in Paihia.

One of the highlights of day one for me was listening to Doctor Lance Sullivan, who was recognised as the New Zealander of the year for his work in the far north in Health Education.

He was told

'You can't treat people that don't have money', that was the ignite to start his own practice.  

He now has the opportunity to provide fairness in the system-he can break the barriers, with a focus on access to care for Maori who are 95% of his patients.

He said- ' Schools not just venue for learning but health as well. 

Healthy children-optimal learning.'

He set up school based health service two years ago. It's exciting! '

He spoke about his current initiatives in schools to identify and treat children who are sick. He spoke about the correlations between the Health and Education Sectors and the use of digital tools to facilitate change.

The passion for him has been reignited!