Well-Being Study Presentation

WHAT  

- Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand (HPF) 

- Is the umbrella organization for all those who identify health promotion as part of their work

- A non-profit organization

- Online Forum for information and education

WHO 
- The Forum is made up of over 100 organizations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders.  

WHEN 
- Since April 1997 to current

WHERE 
- Online throughout New Zealand

WHY

- Health Promotion aims to identify ways to build population health.

- To empower people and communities to take control of their health and wellbeing. 

HOW

-  This is done by acknowledging factors that influence our health. 

+ Where we live, our environment, genetics, education and relationships (All have a great influence on our health and wellbeing).

- Ranges from action at a community level to developing policies in work places

+ Training, Workshops, Events, Certificate, Other Training

- This workshop introduces health promotion and the issues affecting older people’s health

- And the reasons why we undertake health promotion with older people.

It will be of particular interest to those working as health promoters and those working in social services and organizations that support older people; 

- It will also be of interest to members of the community hat recognize their role in promoting wellness.

- Gain an understanding of what we mean by health promotion

- Identify the issues affecting older peoples health

- Gain knowledge and effective approaches to undertake health promotion with older people