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Family and sexual violence service provider update - MSD, June 2018
News 19 Jun 2018
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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. The June 2018 update provides news about MSD's sexual violence service development and the new...
Government appoints expert panel to welfare review; welfare, poverty and violence
News 19 Jun 2018
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In May, Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni announced an expert advisory group to undertake a broad-ranging review of the welfare system. The Welfare Expert Advisory Group (WEAG) will report to Government on "ways to ensure people have...
Elder Abuse Awareness Week 15-22 June 2018 - It's OK to ask for help
News 14 Jun 2018
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Elder Abuse Awareness Week runs from the 15-22 June 2018, starting with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2018. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2011. This...
Organisations and sectors remain in spotlight on workplace harassment and assault
News 01 Jun 2018
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With ongoing public attention on sexual harassment and assault in the workplace, organisations and sectors remain in the spotlight. In May, the Government released the report from an independent review of the Human Rights Commission. The Law Society...
Government reviewing Charities Act
News 29 May 2018
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Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Peeni Henare, announced the Government is beginning a review of the Charities Act 2005. The review will look at whether the Act is effective and fit for purpose. Peeni Henare said: “A lot has changed...
Government starting work to develop Child Wellbeing Strategy
News 29 May 2018
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The Government has begun work on developing a Child Wellbeing Strategy. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Children’s Minister Tracey Martin held a forum in Wellington on 24 May 2018 with representatives from community groups to discuss children’s...
Cabinet paper and consultation on independent oversight of child care and protection system
News 24 May 2018
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The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) has begun a process to look at independent oversight of the child care and protection system, including Oranga Tamariki. MSD has gathered feedback from government agencies, crown entities and existing...
Budget 2018: Funding for family and sexual violence response, central agent
News 22 May 2018
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Budget 2018 was announced on 17 May 2018. The Budget included funding for a new national agent to lead and coordinate the family and sexual violence system and some increased funding for sexual violence services. Additional funding for family...
Justice Committee reports on domestic violence workplace protections bill
News 17 May 2018
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The Justice Committee has released their final report on the Domestic Violence—Victims' Protection Bill. The Committee was unable to come to agreement about whether the bill should proceed. The Domestic Violence—Victims' Protection Bill is Jan Logie...
Consultation open on police vetting process
News 15 May 2018
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NZ Police are seeking feedback on proposed legislation for the Police vetting process. There is currently no legislative framework governing the Police Vetting Service. The Government is considering introducing an amendment to the Policing Act 2008...
Social media policy
Page 15 May 2018
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This policy outlines NZFVC’s approach to social media and moderation. It applies to all social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, etc. Our specific Facebook terms of use are included at the end of this...
E Tū Whānau launches 2018 song competition
News 15 May 2018
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E Tū Whānau has launched its 2018 song competition. The song competition highlights songs that inspire positive change and incorporate one or more of the six E Tū Whānau values: "Aroha - giving with no expectation of return Whanaungatanga - it’s...
What's the connection? Reading list on abuse/violence, mental health and addiction
News 10 May 2018
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The New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse has published a selected bibliography (reading list) on mental health, addiction, trauma, violence and abuse. The research can be used to support your submissions to the Government Inquiry into Mental...
Mental Health Inquiry consultation opens; reading list on violence and mental health
News 10 May 2018
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The website and consultation document for the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction - Oranga Tāngata Oranga Whānau have been launched. The Clearinghouse has published a reading list on the links between abuse/violence, trauma, mental...
Government consultation on use of data and social wellbeing strategy
News 10 May 2018
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Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni has announced the Government is seeking feedback on its proposed approach to "investing for social wellbeing," and a policy for the protection and use of personal information. From May to August 2018,...
New Government funding for family violence services
News 10 May 2018
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The Government has announced additional funding for family violence services for the first time in 10 years. The additional $76.157 million will be spread over four years. It will primarily go to direct family violence service providers funded by...
Mental health, addiction, trauma, violence and abuse: a selected bibliography
Page 08 May 2018
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Selected bibliography Prepared by the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse, University of Auckland, first published May 2018 For more information contact the Information Specialist Downloads Mental health, addiction, trauma, violence and...
MSD announces work to strengthen funding and delivery of family violence services
News 06 May 2018
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The Ministry of Social Development's (MSD) email update on "sexual harm" service development is now called the Family Violence and Sexual Violence Service Provider Update. These regular emails provide an update on MSD work to further develop...
Family and Sexual Violence Work Programme update, April 2018
News 06 May 2018
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The latest update from the Government’s cross-agency family violence and sexual violence work programme gives information about a number of activities. Key points are summarised below. The update includes information on: A speech about the...
Backbone Collective releases new report on Lawyer for Child
News 03 May 2018
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The Backbone Collective has released a fifth report on the Family Court, focussed on the Lawyer for Child. The report, Seen and not Heard: Children in the New Zealand Family Court - Part Two: Lawyer for Child? (2018), examines how the Lawyer for...