Articles tagged with Child Poverty Reduction
New Zealand Launches Inter-Agency Hub and Mandatory Training to Protect Vulnerable Children
2 days ago | 38 viewsThe New Zealand Government has launched an inter-agency hub at the Oranga Tamariki National Contact Centre and begun mandatory foundational training for core children’s workers to better protect vulnerable children, especially those with sole carers facing imprisonment. This hub facilitates rapid information sharing among key agencies to assess and address risks within 48 hours, ensuring tailored responses to each child's safety and wellbeing. These initiatives follow recommendations from the Dame Karen Poutasi Review and the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care, complementing public awareness campaigns like Mana Mokopuna’s "Dear Children" to enhance child protection nationwide.
Tags: Louise Upston Dame Karen Poutasi Oranga Tamariki Mana Mokopuna Child Poverty Reduction New Zealand Police Ministry of Social Development Ministry of Education Department of Corrections Health NZNew Zealand Government Strengthens Child Welfare on World’s Children Day 2024
2 months ago | 256 viewsThe New Zealand Government, on World’s Children Day, reaffirmed its commitment to improving the lives of young Kiwis through its Child and Youth Strategy, focusing on supporting early childhood, reducing child material hardship, and preventing harm. Key initiatives include tax relief for families, affordable early childhood care, targeted funding for parenting programs, and prioritizing children with complex needs through the Social Investment Fund. Additionally, the government has accepted all recommendations from the Dame Karen Poutasi Review, enhanced child protection systems, increased financial support for families, and invested in social housing and community food programs to address child poverty and safety.
Tags: Louise Upston Dame Karen Poutasi Child Poverty Reduction Minister New Zealand Government Child and Youth Strategy Social Investment Fund Budget 2025 FamilyBoost KidsCan Whānau Māori