New Zealand Ministry for Vulnerable Children

April 22, 2018

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Care standards- Cabinet paper release

We’re proactively releasing the Cabinet paper and Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) on national care standards.

Powerful letter of thanks

A teenager in the care of Oranga Tamariki writes to his social worker, thanking her for the massive difference she’s made in his life over the years.

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Gráinne’s update – April 18

Gráinne talks about the first year as Oranga Tamariki and what’s next in our journey ahead

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National care standards update

National care standards are being developed through wide consultation with care-experienced children and young people, whānau, caregivers and more.

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Achievements from year one

View some of our achievements and progress from year one

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A powerful partnership

A special agreement between the Taupō Collective including Oranga Tamariki and Te Waiariki Iwi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa will improve outcomes for tamariki and whānau.

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Made with love

Children in care know they’re thought about wherever they are, thanks to the generosity of a local group of quilters in Napier.

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Excellence In Foster Care Awards

Ten extraordinary caregivers received their Excellence in Foster Care Awards at a ceremony at Parliament.

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Te Tai Tokerau welcomes Rangatahi Court

A new Rangatahi Court in Whangārei will make a big difference for young Māori in Te Tai Tokerau.

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Seeking help helps

Shaquille’s life could have been much different today if his nana didn’t seek help.

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Waitangi Day

Our people were at Waitangi representing Oranga Tamariki and sharing aroha as thousands of people gathered for our national day.

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Gráinne’s update – February 18

Gráinne talks about what’s coming up and Children’s Day

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All children count!

The lead up to Census Day gives us a chance to help tamariki and rangatahi explore their whakapapa. Everyone has a story, and everyone counts!

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No task too tough for Tia!

Tiamaaria Wehi is an inspiring young woman whose actions speak much louder than her words.

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More funding for tamariki

Minister for Children Tracey Martin has announced additional funding to expand our initiatives to better support our tamariki.

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Meet our new social workers

Recruitment for more people at the frontline continues as we focus on putting tamariki at the heart of everything we do.

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April 22, 2018

General

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Children in NZ Communities Survey

We’ve asked New Zealanders if they feel responsible for kids, both children they are close to, and other children in their communities.

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Safety of children in care report

Innovative research examining the safety of children and young people in care, highlights the importance of the Ministry’s transformation.

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Q & A – Safety of children in care report

These questions and answers are supplementary to the media release prepared in response to the report.

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Focused support for rangatahi

Two tamariki with extreme disabilities are prospering in their disability-supported home.

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Social workers rock

Like many other young people, this 18-year-old aspiring chef from Whangarei has turned his life around thanks to the efforts of a social worker.

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Young people connect on the white water

Twenty-two care experienced young people rafted the rapids at a special event put on by VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai.

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Developing trauma informed support

We’re partnering with others to develop a trauma awareness training package and a new trauma informed remand decision making tool.

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Mokopuna Ora initiative expands

The Mokopuna Ora initiative – a partnership between Waikato-Tainui and Oranga Tamariki – has recently been extended from Waikato into South Auckland.

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Te Toa Matataki youth home launch

The official opening of Te Toa Matataki, an Oranga Tamariki-funded home for youth justice young people.

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Unions ratify landmark pay equity agreement

A pay equity agreement has been signed by union leaders and the Ministry of Social Development and Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki.

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Gráinne’s update – July

Our chief executive Gráinne Moss talks about our work progress and changes that are being implented.

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Regulatory impact statement (RIS)

The RIS – Legislative Changes to Increase the Professionalism of the Social Work Workforce has been prepared by the Ministry of Social Development.

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Oranga Tamariki Bill passes third reading

This signals the second stage of major reform to New Zealand’s care and protection system and supports the Ministry’s new operating model.

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New handbook to better support caregivers

Hand in Hand is a new book for caregivers just released that brings together universal health and education services as one easy to use guide.

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William Wallace Awards nominations open

Nominate a young person in care for their achievements between now and August 4, 2017.

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Oranga Tamariki Bill passes second reading

The second phase of a legislative reform programme, aimed at improving life outcomes for vulnerable children and young people has passed its second reading.

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April 22, 2018

Media

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Coroner’s findings on death of Moko

Our response to the coroner’s findings on the death of Moko Rangitoheriri.

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Pay equity for vocational and disability workers

Ministry of Social Development and Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki vocational and disability support workers are to receive pay equity.

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Release of practice review into infant death

The Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki, has released a practice review into CYF’s involvement prior to an infant’s death.

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No privacy breach says independent review

Release of an independent review into potential privacy breach.

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Ministry welcomes State of Care report

The Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki welcomes the report of the Children’s Commissioner assessing the state of care in secure residences.

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Reducing abuse and assaults on children

The Government has announced refreshed Better Public Services targets, to further improve the lives of New Zealanders.

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Independent client level data review

A review has been commissioned to find out more about issues with collecting individual client level data.

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April 22, 2018

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Headline: Newsletter

L’Oréal Face Your Future

16-18 year-olds in care get inspired about what their future career could be and learn how to prepare to make it a reality.

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Tamariki where they belong

A family of siblings have found a stable and loving home with their wider whānau thanks to a great joint effort by iwi and Ministry staff.

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Child-centred practice

Do adults know what’s best for children, especially when they won’t be the consumers of whatever decision is made?

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Positive findings for Family Start

Recent research has highlighted the positive impact of the Family Start programme for different groups of children.

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Changing our social work practice

A critical part of our transformation begins as we talk with a wide range of people who will help make significant changes to our social work practice.

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More than just a meal

KickStart breakfast clubs in more than 900 schools around the country are delivering much more than just a meal, say the schools and volunteers involved.

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April 22, 2018