Mobilising Communities Tobacco-Free Aotearoa Conference 2010 Waipuna Conference Centre, Auckland Thursday 04 November 2010

About Tala Pasifika The Service has been developed to ensure Pacific people: Have their say on tobacco issues Are actively involved in eliminating tobacco from their communities Have a way of coordinating important tobacco control information and activities

Target Audience Pacific Children Pacific Adolescents (13-19yrs) All Pacific Males Pregnant Women Cook Islands Females

Our Goal and objectives Goal: Pacific input into the Maori Select committee enquiry: Objectives: 1)To raise the awareness of the Maori Select Committee enquiry 2)To mobilise as many Pacific written submissions 3) To mobilise Pacific provider and community support for the Pacific oral submissions in Auckland.

The Plan Deliberately use the information and evidence we had on Pacific people. Understand our Pacific Principals Select priority advocacy issues Fast pace a build up of credibility and trust Have a clear position

Key tips Build relationships Have clear and simple key messages Make yourself relevant Identify your “influencers” Focus on what your ‘best’ at

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The Goals of the service focus on: 1.Service infrastructure. 2.Strong relationships and strategic alliances. 3.Community leadership 4. Pacific voice 5.Elimination of tobacco-related disparities 6.Best evidence

Some Key Stakeholder Groups 1.Pacific communities Pacific Health and Welfare PACIFICA SPAN 1.Tala Pasifika Advisory Group 2.National Tobacco Control Working Group 3.ASH, Smokefree Coalition, Maori Providers (TRM, THMM)

Activities 1.National workshop led by ASH, Smokefree Coalition and Te Reo Marama. 2.Face to face visitations to: Early Childhood centres Pacific youth services 3. Presentations to: Pacific Health and Welfare Inc PACIFICA womens 4. Tala Pasifika written and oral submission

Our top priorities for Eliminate exposure to second hand smoke 2.Prevent Pacific young people from smoking 3.Eliminate tobacco related disparities with a focus on our target audiences