Day: November 20, 2020

VOYCE trustees announce Board Co-Chairs

The Trustees of VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai have elected Shayne Walker and Mana Williams-Eade as Board Co-Chairs. Both Shayne and Mana bring tremendous heart and insight to the mahi of the organisation and together represent a formidable Board leadership team. SHAYNE WALKER – VOYCE BOARD CO-CHAIR Shane Walker, a senior lecturer at the University of […]

Tawhitinui Marae Sleepover

VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai were welcomed onto the Marae, and for some of our rangatahi this was their first experience on a marae, but our hosts looked after us so well. Over morning-tea we spent time getting to know each other and then did a small introduction and whakawhanaungatanga. It was then off to Waimarino, […]

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.