Day: April 2, 2020

VOYCE Board Deputy Chair Announcement

Kia ora, I’m really delighted to let you know that yesterday, at our Board meeting, the Trustees appointed Mana Williams-Eade as the new Board Deputy Chair. That it happened on our third birthday was the perfect way to celebrate an important milestone. Many of you already know Mana, who is one of our young trustees who […]

Promise Three: Learning

Education as a gateway to dreams, rangatahi are supported to achieve aspirations.

Promise One: Care

Every tamaiti receives nurturing, protection, and provision, as any good parent would offer.

Promise Five: Voice

Tamariki and rangatahi are involved in decisions that affect them, and their voices are honoured.

Promise Four: Wellbeing

Timely, accessible, and culturally conscious health and mental health services are available to all taiohi.

Promise Two: Stability

Young people in care experience consistency, safety, and a sense of belonging.

Whānau care is where a child is being raised by someone in their whānau or extended family. Often it means a child living with their grandparents – but could also be another family member like an aunt, uncle or older sibling. Whāngai is the traditional Māori practice of whānau care.