Day: July 23, 2021

Flip Out and Pizza Party Nelson

This event was organised by VOYCE Whakarongo Mai with huge support from Oranga Tamariki who provided funding and Caring Families Aotearoa who did the catering. On Wednesday 21st July our team went up to Nelson to start building the presence of VOYCE Whakarongo Mai in the Upper South. Being the school holidays we thought it would […]

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.