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   Weekly Media Roundup
   MSD: Family Violence and Sexual Violence Update
   Deadline extended for social work pay equity data collection
   He Waka Eke Noa | Māori Cultural Frameworks for Violence Prevention & Intervention Roadshow
   Regulations published to support tenancy laws for victim/survivors
   ACLC: 2023 Know Your Rights Education Series
   ‘Folau He Vahanoa’ legal education programme – Auckland
   MPHS: Free Whānau Fun Day!
   Oranga Tamariki Evidence Centre Seminar: February 2023
   Traumatic Brain Injury Conference: Across the spectrum of interpersonal violence – Whanganui
   Weekly Media Roundup
   MSD: Family Violence and Sexual Violence Update
   Brainwave Online Conference - Last Chance To Book
   Family violence is making Kiwis sick, research shows
   E Tū Whānau Pānui: Funding and support for communities affected by cyclone and floods
   An ongoing duty to care: Responding to survivors of family violence homicide
   Whakamanawa 2023 | The National Social Services Conference
   Child Matters: Train Online 24/7
   Resene Wall Worthy Competition
   Using Indigenous research methodologies to end domestic and family violence - ANROWS - Webinar
   Weekly Media Roundup
   Strengthened protections and improved processes for partners of migrant workers
   Te Rā o ngā Tamariki | Children's Day
   WEST Community Hub: FREE Ready to Rent Programme
   Have Your Say: Auckland Council Annual Budget 2023/2024

Weekly Media Roundup

May 29, 2014 at 10:48 AM

Vulnerable Children:

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced the locations of eight new Children's Teams that are rolling out over the next year. Bennett says that Children's Teams are a key part of the government's Action Plan to reduce child abuse and neglect. THey bring together professionals and NGOs from across the sectors to address the needs of vulnerable children and their families.   

Children's Teams Announced

This week has also seen the release of a report into CYF Caseloads. It found that frontline social workers did not have enough time or resources to manage their caseloads properly.

Report: Admin over children at CYF

However, Minister Bennett has refuted the notion that more cash is the answer to the issue.

Cash not the answer for vulnerable kids: Bennett

 

Parties adopt women-specific policies:

The Green Party and Maori Party have ammended their policies to align with some of the recommendations from a women's affairs group.

Parties adopt women-specific policies

 

Roast Busters:

Click below for a Radio NZ interview with Louise Nicholas about the police handling of media enquiries into the roastbusters scandal.

Police apologise for mistakes made in the roastbusters scandal 

 

Legal Highs:

Synthetic Cannabis ban is starting to bite

 

Good news for coffee drinkers in Henderson:

A new cafe is being launched at ZEAL by two enterprising young people keen to brew great coffee while giving back to the community.

Teenage pair brew up a job they enjoy

 

 

 

 



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