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'Safe to Talk' sexual harm and violence helpline launched nationwide
Workshop: Engaging with Trauma
What are the Important dates for COGS Funding in 2018?
Parent Aid Waitakere: On-Call Casual Fieldworkers Wanted
Government appoints panel to review Whānau Ora
Developmental differences in children who have experienced adversity
2018 Like Minds, Like Mine Community Grants Fund
Free Wellbeing Support Groups
UN Committee reports on economic, social and cultural rights in New Zealand
Term 2 courses at the Auckland Women's Centre
Weekly Media Roundup
The Fono Community Service Open Day
Dayspring Trust Term 2 Programme
Trauma Informed, Outcome-Focused Workshop
Gender Attitudes Survey
Workshop: Working with Clients from a Refugee Background
Job Vacancy at Taranaki Safe Families Trust: Co-Ordinator
Pasefika Proud: Samoan Family Violence Training
Massey Community Fund
Open Door Breakfast on Homelessness
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Law Commission seeking submissions on Evidence Act and abortion law reform
Weekly Media Roundup
SSPA Alert: Social Workers and Pay Equity
MSD developing national care standards
March 09, 2017 at 5:52 PM
*From the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse*
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is developing draft national care standards to outline quality of care for children and young people.
In a recent press release, MSD said the draft national care standards are being developed after consultation with young people, caregivers, social workers, providers and whānau.
Jo Harrison, who is leading the work, said:
"The standards sit within a context - including things like how we do our procurement, the assessments and approval process, and making sure caregivers have the training and support they need to understand, manage and think beyond the behaviours.
While they’re not yet finalised, they provide a flavour of what we're looking to achieve. They can start to influence the system-wide change needed and give us a platform for continuous improvement."
The Government has previously announced the intention to develop national care standards as part of the reforms for care and protection services.
Logo for new Ministry
The logo and branding for the new Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Vulnerable Children has been unveiled. The logo draws on imagery of a pou (a pillar / support) and realising potential. A panel of young people formerly in state care were involved in developing the design.
Related media
Youth-designed logo for Oranga Tamariki Ministry for Vulnerable Children unveiled, Stuff, 08.03.2017
Social worker shortage leaving children at risk, say lawyers, Radio NZ, 20.02.2017
