Day: August 19, 2024

Jumpin’ Tūhono Nelson

Recently, the VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai Whakatū (Nelson) crew threw an epic trampoline tūhono at Jumpin’ Nelson! This event was all about bringing together tamariki and rangatahi in care or with care experience, along with their caregivers and kaimahi, for an afternoon packed with fun, laughter, and good vibes. The goal? To build stronger connections […]

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.