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The National Screening Unit (NSU) is pleased to be hosting this event in Wellington. The meeting will focus on breast and cervical screening for Māori, Pacific and Asian women. The aim of the hui is to provide a platform to discuss a shared direction and actions to help achieve equity in the NSU’s current cancer screening programmes.

The hui is open to all working to support and increase Māori, Pacific and Asian women’s participation in the breast and cervical screening programmes.

The two-day hui will:
• Provide up-to-date information on new developments in the NSU
• Build a shared understanding of successes and challenges in achieving equity
• Inform programme development
• Provide an opportunity for networking between providers
• Provide a forum to discuss ways to increase participation and improve women’s screening experiences.

The programme will include open sessions for presentations on local initiatives to improve equity in the breast and cervical screening programmes. The programme and the call for abstracts are available at www.nsu.govt.nz/news/national-cancer-screening-hui-and-workshops-2016

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FAQs

Is there a cost to attend the hui?
There is no cost to attend, but attendees will need to cover their own travel and accommodation costs.

Where is the venue?
University of Otago, Wellington School of Medicine, 23A Mein Street, Newtown, Wellington - located beside Wellington Hospital.

Go to the School of Medicine main building, through the main entrance and up the stairs to the Nordmeyer Lecture Theatre.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There are frequent buses from central Wellington to Newtown/Wellington Hospital, go to https://www.metlink.org.nz/#timetables to check routes, times and fares.

Public paid parking is available at Wellington Hospital. Pay and display parking is available on Mein Street, Newtown.

The map below also provides walking, bus and car travel options.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Please direct any queries to screening_huifono@moh.govt.nz

What if I can no longer attend the hui after I have registered?
Please email the organiser to let them know you can no longer attend.