Articles tagged with Vulnerable
Budget 2026 Boosts Support for Children with High Needs and Families
1 hour ago | 40 viewsBudget 2026 allocates $93.5 million over four years, plus $0.8 million in capital funding, to enhance support for children and young people with high and complex needs. This investment aims to improve stability in care, prevent placement breakdowns, and provide earlier, more intensive support for vulnerable youth and their families. The government emphasizes that this approach will reduce the need for more restrictive and costly care while addressing the increasing challenges faced by these children.
Tags: Budget 2026 children young people high support needs Karen Chhour mental wellbeing disability specialist care clinical support vulnerableChristchurch Care Residence Upgraded for High Needs Children: Te Oranga Reopens with Therapeutic Focus
7 months ago | 907 viewsTe Oranga Care and Protection Residence in Christchurch is being upgraded and reopened to provide therapeutic, trauma-informed care for children with high and complex needs. Admissions were paused in 2021 due to staffing issues and underinvestment, but the residence will resume operations after undergoing significant infrastructure improvements. Minister Karen Chhour highlights the government's commitment to enhancing care for children, emphasizing the importance of professional standards and investments in facilities to ensure a safe and supportive environment for at-risk youth.
Tags: Christchurch Care and Protection Residence Te Oranga Minister for Children Karen Chhour vulnerable children Oranga Tamariki infrastructure upgrade therapeutic care professional standardsNew Papakura District Court Construction Begins: Speeding Up Justice Processes & Enhancing Infrastructure
10 months ago | 1652 viewsConstruction begins on the new Papakura District Court, aiming to improve court processes and critical infrastructure, according to Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Courts Minister Nicole McKee. The project reflects a modern approach, with half the building being prefabricated off-site to enhance safety and efficiency while addressing demographic changes in South Auckland. The new courthouse, set to open in early 2027 with a $34m budget, will feature three courtrooms, two hearing rooms, and a dedicated suite for vulnerable witnesses, emphasizing the importance of timely access to justice and supporting victims within the justice system.
Tags: Paul Goldsmith Nicole McKee Construction Papakura District Court Court processes Infrastructure Justice Law and order Prefabricated modules Vulnerable witnessesDr. Ang Jury Appointed Chair of Independent Children’s Monitor Board: Enhancing Oversight for Vulnerable Kiwi Kids
10 months ago | 1608 viewsDr Ang Jury, ONZM has been appointed as the Chair of the new Board for the Independent Children’s Monitor, a key oversight body for the Oranga Tamariki system. This appointment is a significant step towards fulfilling commitments to vulnerable children, as highlighted by Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston. Dr Jury's expertise in the social and Oranga Tamariki sectors will be instrumental in establishing the new Board, with her five-year term beginning on August 1, 2025.
Tags: Dr Ang Jury ONZM Louise Upston Women's Refuge Arran Jones Oranga Tamariki Independent Children’s Monitor Children’s Commissioner Ombudsman vulnerable children