Improving outcomes for tamariki through sport and physical activity
Sport NZ and Oranga Tamariki are teaming up to improve access to sport and other forms of physical activity for all tamariki and rangatahi.
News
Wellbeing Budget 2019
The Wellbeing Budget includes $40.8 million over four years for Oranga Tamariki to expand sexual violence services for children and young people.
Finding strength together as mothers
Huntly mother, Pamela South, shares her life-changing experience alongside other mothers involved in a prevention service for rangatahi in youth justice.
Gráinne’s latest update
Gráinne talks about where we’re at two years into our journey to rebuild the Ministry, and the central role of our partners.
Crown responds to the Royal Commission
The Minister of State Services, Hon Chris Hipkins has released a Cabinet paper setting out the Crown’s approach to the Royal Commission.
What do the National Care Standards mean for caregivers
What do the National Care Standards mean for caregivers?
Waikato-Tainui Strategic Partnership
The relationship between Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children and Waikato-Tainui has taken a significant step forward.
Parenting Resource - Phase 2
The Parenting Resource website has extended its scope for those working with young children 0 - 3 years, to 5 years.
Enhanced training for caregivers
New training programs are being developed to help caregivers support tamariki with challenging behaviours who have experienced trauma.
Independent Oversight
A new system of independent oversight for the Oranga Tamariki Act and the children’s system is being established.
Dedicated service for caregivers
We now have 11 regionally based Care Teams whose sole focus is finding and supporting loving caregivers for tamariki and rangatahi.
Gráinne’s update – March 2019
Chief Executive Gráinne Moss reflects on the month that's been, and talks about the Oranga Tamariki response to the tragedy in Christchurch on March 15.
Care Standards give tamariki in care a voice
Part 4 of the National Care Standards is about supporting children and young people to express their views and contribute to their care experience.
Indigenous service award for Mahuru
The Ngāpuhi-led remand service, Mahuru, has received an international award for supporting tamariki Māori to make positive life choices and cultural connections
Tamariki are the greatest teachers
Sharon and Tame are caregivers, teachers and mentors in Ruakaka helping tamariki overcome trauma and learn about their true self and culture.
Celebrating our caregivers
It’s Foster Care Awareness Week and we’re celebrating our incredible caregivers.