Day: May 17, 2021

Rising Strong Tūhono

Rising Strong was a Tūhono the Õtautahi team put together for Youth Week 2021 (the theme of Youth week 2021 was “Stronger Together”). We had several workshops throughout the night, beginning with mau rakau exercises, then some kickboxing strike combos, some BJJ tap out moves and an MMA session with by Shane Young (who we […]

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.