Organised by Housing Call to Action. The day will begin with updates from a range of Government (Kāinga Ora, MSD - Ministry of Social Development, and HUD - Ministry of Housing and Urban Development) representatives, and community housing organisations working in the sector. In the afternoon there will be a panel discussion to explore how the sector plans to improve access to long term, sustainable housing in Auckland. Wednesday 3 August 2022, 9.30am - 2pm, Glen Eden

Organised by Barnardos NZ, Social Workers Registration Board | Kāhui Whakamana Tauwhiro and Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers | Te Rōpū Tauwhiro i Aotearoa. Join the organisers for the annual social service symposium showcasing indigenous knowledge, practice and research. A one day Live-Streamed event committed to culturally responsive practice and meeting Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. Wednesday 3 August 2022, 9am-4.30pm, online, $90

Organised by Australian Institute of Family Studies. This webinar is designed to support practitioners to: - understand how childhood bullying impacts on child mental health - understand the importance of prevention and early intervention in limiting the effects of childhood bullying in adulthood - be curious about children’s understanding and perspectives on bullying and why this is important - explore strategies to work with children experiencing bullying or engaging in bullying behaviour. Wednesday 10 August 2022, 3pm - 4pm NZST, online, free

Organised by Pou Tikanga | National Iwi Chairs Forum in partnership with Ināia Tonu Nei. Ināia Tonu Nei and the National Iwi Chairs Forum Pou Tikanga are jointly convening a one-day wānanga to discuss whāngai and atawhai, and how these practices should be treated in the law. Supported by the Ministry of Justice, which is currently leading a reform of adoption laws, the wānanga will explore the impact of adoption laws on the practice of whāngai, what a future might look like where Māori are free to practice this tikanga without any legal barriers, and how to get there. Wednesday 10 August 2022, 8.30am-5pm, Wellington and online, free