Gráinne's Update - December 2018
Chief Executive Gráinne Moss reflects on the progress made in 2018 and the opportunities ahead.
News
Changes I want to make
Lakiesha Cummings talks about her journey from being in care to studying to be a social worker.
Exceptional rangatahi recognised
Activities and a moving awards ceremony brought together twenty exceptional care-experienced young people for The Prime Minister's Oranga Tamariki Awards.
Gráinne's Update - November 2018
Chief Executive Gráinne Moss talks about the signing of a new agreement with Ngāi Tahu, recognising public service, and the Royal Commission announcement.
Our Māori Cultural Framework
Introducing our Māori Cultural Framework, designed in partnership with others, for all of Oranga Tamariki.
Preventing family harm
An interagency team in the Horowhenua has won a Department of Corrections Bronze award for its efforts to help prevent family harm.
Everyday superhero
Nelson-based mentor Sean Thomas champions the role of an everyday superhero.
Royal Commission of Inquiry
Information about the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions, and the role Oranga Tamariki
Gráinne's update - October 2018
Chief Executive Gráinne Moss highlights two major events for Oranga Tamariki - the first Annual Report, and our inaugral hui with iwi and Māori organisations.
Teddies for tamariki
Children in Manawatū experiencing anxiety will be comforted by weighted teddy bears after a generous donation from a local charitable trust.
Pay equity ratification
A pay equity deal delivering significant pay increases to Oranga Tamariki social workers has now been ratified.
Learning to be myself
Lakiesha is a young aspiring social worker. She shares with us some of the values and life lessons she learnt living in a kaupapa-Māori home in Whangarei.
Building on the commitment to tamariki Māori
We gathered with iwi and Māori organisations for the first national hui since Oranga Tamariki was formed.
A new way to support tamariki
We're partnering with Ngāpuhi Iwi Social Services to support tamariki who have offended to make positive life decisions and cultural connections.
Working together with iwi
Collaboration between an iwi health and social services provider and Oranga Tamariki is helping provide better support for whānau in need.
Gráinne's update - September 18
Gráinne thanks social workers for the work they do every day in communities across the country.