Day: October 14, 2020

VOYCE launches 6 Promises for 6000

VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai exists to amplify the voices of tamariki and rangatahi (children and young people) and ensure they are at the centre of all conversations and decisions made about them during their time in care. The organisation was co-designed by young people with care experience for young people with care experience. VOYCE worked […]

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.