NZFVC Quick Reads: 22 November 2024

NZFVC Quick Reads: 22 November 2024

Welcome to our Quick Reads format. Each week we share selected news bites relevant to family violence and sexual violence in Aotearoa. See all past NZFVC Quick reads. 

Submissions open on Responding to Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Bill

The Social Services and Community Committee are calling for submissions on the Responding to Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Bill. The Bill aims to improve safety and wellbeing for children, young people, and adults in care. Amendments would be made to the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, the Children’s Act 2014, the Crimes Act 1961, and Public Records Act 2005. The Bill is available to be read online. Submissions are due Wednesday 11 December 2024.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and 16 Days of Activism and White Ribbon Day 2024

Monday 25 November 2024 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The United Nations have announced this year’s theme as, “Every 10 Minutes, a woman is killed. #NoExcuse. UNiTE to End Violence against Women”. This day also marks White Ribbon Day 2024 in Aotearoa, a day dedicated to ending men’s violence against women. A list of participating events has been compiled by the White Ribbon organisation. ACC have also organised a webinar to mark the day, Primary prevention in action with Dear Em - HELP Auckland.

New reports on abuse of older people

Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora | Ministry of Social Development commissioned 2 reports on the abuse of older people (AOP) which have now been released: Abuse of older people in Aotearoa New Zealand: An examination of potential data sources (2023) and Review of screening and assessment tools for abuse of older people (2024). The New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse held a symposium on AOP in September 2024.  Recordings of the presentations, copies of slideshows, and links to related resources can be found on the symposium’s webpage.

Rangatahi Well 

Rangatahi Well is a website designed to support the wellbeing of young people by sharing health and wellbeing information with them as well as with those working alongside them. Rangitahi Well have compiled searchable lists of informational resources and services for young people covering a wide range of topics from general worries to specific challenges. Users can also curate a syllabus of resources of by adding them to their Rangatahi Wellbeing Kete.

Pay Gap Calculator toolkit launched

Manatū Wāhine | Ministry for Women have launched the Gender Pay Gap toolkit. In a media release, the Minister for Women announced that the voluntary toolkit aims to encourage employers to take action against the 8.2% gender pay gap that exists in Aotearoa. The toolkit includes:

• A pay gap calculator.

• A downloadable action plan, tailored to individual organisations.

• Guidance material to support employers throughout the process.

The Pay Gap Calculator uses a common methodology developed in consultation with organisations and business leaders.