Day: December 11, 2024

Whānau Festive Fun Days: Celebrating Canterbury’s Care Community

To celebrate the end of the year, VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai hosted two unforgettable Whānau Festive Fun Days on the 29th of November and 6th of December in Canterbury. Held at Matawai Park in Rangiora and The Groynes in Ōtautahi Christchurch, these events brought together nearly 90 tamariki, rangatahi, caregivers, and professionals for two Fridays […]

Kākahu Koha: Christmas Pop Up

On Wednesday, 4th December, VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai hosted the incredible Kākahu Koha Christmas Pop-Up at Whanake Youth in Nelson. Over 60 tamariki, rangatahi, caregivers, and whānau came together to celebrate the end of the year with joy, connection, and a unique shopping experience. Thanks to the generosity of Common Equal, we gifted brand-new, branded […]

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.