Day: February 1, 2024

Our Care System is causing harm – enough is enough!

1 February 2024  Our care system is causing harm – enough is enough!  Re: Aroturuki Tamariki (Independent Childrens Monitor) Report Experiences of Care in Aotearoa: Agency Compliance with the National Care Standards and Related Matters Regulations. Reporting Period 1 July 2022 – 30 June 2023.  VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai acknowledges the release of the latest […]

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.