Day: February 16, 2024

VOYCE welcomes Auditor General’s Report

16 February 2024  VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai welcomes the Auditor General’s report: “Meeting the mental health needs of young New Zealanders”. Tracie Shipton, CEO of VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai, says, “We are heartened to see that the Office of the Auditor General has directed attention to our care experienced community in their report, highlighting the difficulties […]

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.