Day: June 10, 2024

He Tūhono Whakapakari Tinana

Recently, the VOYCE Ōtautahi team held a series of tūhono (events) called He Tūhono Whakapakari Tīnana – the aim of this tūhono was to create open activation spaces for our care community to come together, connect and explore new physical activities that they might not have tried before, interweaving with aspects of Te Whare Tapa […]

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.