Day: January 26, 2024

VOYCE Think Tank tūhono

Recently, the VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai Coast Team hosted a ‘Think Tank’ tūhono so that tamariki and rangatahi had the chance to share what they want to see from VOYCE tūhono in their rohe. This event was hosted in Heretaunga (Hastings) and was all about getting ideas from the young people. Thanks to a koha […]

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.