Articles tagged with Abuse
Better Later Life Action Plan 2025: Supporting Older New Zealanders' Wellbeing
1 week ago | 67 viewsThe Better Later Life Action Plan aims to support older New Zealanders in living well, maintaining independence, and staying connected by focusing on health, housing, and financial security. It builds on existing government services by introducing new initiatives such as expanding housing options, reviewing driver licensing, enhancing digital training, and strengthening protections against elder abuse. The plan involves a coordinated, cross-government approach to improve access to services and practical support, with details available on the Office for Seniors website.
Tags: Better Later Life Action Plan Casey Costello New Zealand seniors NZ Superannuation SuperGold Card elder abuse driver licensing housing for elderly digital training Office for SeniorsGovernment Marks Anniversary of Apology to Abuse Survivors: Acknowledgment, Remembrance, and Support
3 weeks ago | 126 viewsThe Government marks one year since apologizing to survivors of abuse and neglect in care, acknowledging their suffering and emphasizing the need for remembrance and support. Survivor communities across New Zealand held events supported by the National Day of Reflection Fund, promoting healing and awareness. An additional $2.7 million is allocated for the Survivor Support and Recognition Fund to provide ongoing support services and efforts to prevent future abuse in care.
Tags: Government survivors abuse neglect care Prime Minister Leader of the Opposition Erica Stanford New Zealanders survivors communityImproving Protection in State Care: Responding to Abuse Legislation Amendment Bill Passes
1 month ago | 173 viewsThe Government has passed the Responding to Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Bill to enhance protection for individuals in state care, aligning with recommendations from the Royal Commission. Changes in the legislation include eliminating strip searches of young people in secure residential care, clarifying time limits for placements, introducing new search powers in youth justice facilities, and preventing individuals with overseas convictions from working with children. The amendments also address record-keeping challenges for survivors and extend monitoring powers to improve practices, with a commitment to further progress in safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
Tags: Government Protection Legislation Abuse Care Erica Stanford Children Young People Adults SurvivorsNew Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill Advances: Key Features and Future Considerations
1 month ago | 173 viewsThe Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill passed its first reading, focusing on recognizing abuse in care experiences and providing redress through financial payments, apologies, access to care records, and counseling services. The Bill introduces a framework for independent consideration of financial redress for survivors who have committed serious offenses, aiming to prevent the scheme from being brought into disrepute. The Bill has been referred to the Social Services and Community Select Committee for further review, encouraging input from survivors, advocates, and other stakeholders.
Tags: Erica Stanford Redress System Abuse in Care Bill State redress scheme Financial payment Apology Care records Counselling Wellbeing services Independent decision makerNew Zealand Government Enhances Child Protection System to Prioritize Safety and Wellbeing
1 month ago | 210 viewsThe Government has accepted all recommendations from the Dame Karen Poutasi Review to enhance the children's system and prioritize child safety. Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston emphasizes the need to improve systems to better protect children from harm and ensure every child in New Zealand feels safe. The Government will implement an integrated response overseen by Child and Youth Ministers, focusing on information sharing, supporting children with incarcerated parents, and developing a mandatory reporting regime to enhance child safety.
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5 months ago | 959 viewsOn World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Seniors Minister Casey Costello is urging older New Zealanders to safeguard their rights by establishing Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs). Speaking at Auckland's first-ever Treasuring Our Seniors Expo, Ms Costello highlighted the need for older people to take proactive steps to protect themselves. “Establishing legal protections is an important tool to strengthen the financial position of older New Zealanders and therefore preventing what we know as Elder Abuse.
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