Planning your event
Also
• Is the location accessible? See the Be Accessible resource www.belab.co.nz/items/top-tips-events for tips on how to create an accessible event. • Do you have a plan B if: › It’s outside and the weather is bad? › Your option isn’t available or if there is a current rāhui in the area? • If outside, can you ensure all attendees can hear speakers - do you need sound system equipment? • Is it a free event? Is there an expectation for koha? Will you fundraise for an organisation working in the suicide prevention space?
Have an agenda
Most events need an agenda to give clarity for speakers and attendees. Your event could include the following: • Karakia or a blessing to open – invite a local kaumātua or spiritual leader to open the kōrero and acknowledge those who have passed. • Opening remarks – the organiser sets out the rules and purpose of the event clearly. This is a good time to speak about hope. • Guest speaker – invite someone to speak who is knowledgeable about suicide prevention and aware of best-practice language on suicide prevention. • Q&A – with a panel of experts or a single person? Is this an open microphone session for all attendees, or small break-out groups (if so, who will manage this and how?) Will you need microphones? • Closing remarks – reaffirm the purpose and the outcomes of your event, talk about the safety of attendees, discuss potential follow-ups (if any).
• Is it a family-friendly event?
• Closing karakia or prayer .
• Refreshments – you could offer attendees the chance to have refreshments and chat with each other afterwards. This will help build community networks. • After event support – what material will attendees leave with e.g. local support service contact details, information about helplines, resources?
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