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Jul
26
News Media
The latest links to media articles on issues that impact on the family violence sector
Jul
26
Government
The Ministry of Social Development's (MSD) latest email update for family violence and sexual violence service providers covers a number of areas of work, including MSD's new approach to the funding of family violence services
Jul
26
Events
A conference on exploring how whanau and families can be assisted to sustainable resilience. 17 - 18 October 2019, Ellerslie, Auckland
Jul
26
Events
21-22 October 2019, Dunedin. Organised by SSPA (Social Service Providers Aotearoa)
Jul
26
Research
Article from Dr Ian Lambie, Chief Science Advisor for the Justice Sector, on family violence prevention
Jul
26
Government
Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice Jan Logie has announced a package of reforms to improve the justice response for victims of sexual violence. This includes legislative changes to processes around evidence, specialist sexual violence training, updating the classification of sexual crimes, and a number of operational initiatives
Jul
26
Events
Two esteemed Wāhine Māori will present on the theme of indigenous healing. Saturday 5 October, 1.00pm-5.30pm at Whaiora Marae, Otara
Jul
26
Government
The Government has announced plans to reform the statutory framework governing New Zealand’s Public Service
May
31
News Media
The latest links to media articles on issues that impact on the family violence sector
May
31
Government
Government Press Release - The Wellbeing Budget will continue the Government’s drive to make New Zealand into the best place in the world to be a child, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says
May
31
Government
Government Press Release - Budget 2019 delivers on many of the recommendations contained in the Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction, He Ara Oranga.
The Inquiry revealed that a new approach to mental health and addiction is needed in New Zealand which the Government is starting to deliver.
May
31
Job Vacancies
The Ministry of Social Development are seeking registrations of interest from people for the roles of Pouwhakataki/Community Connectors (previously known as Kairaranga). As a Pouwhakataki, you will lead, connect and support providers in your local and regional community to co-design Whānau Resilience services – these are services that focus on long term healing and recovery interventions, strengthening whānau to live free from violence and help our communities thrive. The closing date is Thursday 13 June 2019
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