Children’s Day Around the Bays

Time

  • 9:30 am

Date

  • 03/03/2019

Organiser

  • VOYCE

Location

  • St. Heliers Auckland

In support of Childrens Day VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai recognised children in care by organising a team of children, young people, caregivers & trusted adults along with social workers part of the care community to participate in the annual Round the Bays Marathon event in Auckland.  

The team consisted of 35 participants who completed an 8.5km course, the youngest participant of the VOYCE team was seven years old! The youth council of VOYCE were also present at the end to give out ice blocks and drinks and the kids absolutely loved that. 

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.