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Climate change and the threat of social disaster
Friday, 27 September 2019, 3:36 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers supports protesters gathered around the country to highlight the dangers of climate change. More >>
Social workers speaking for themselves
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 1:53 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
Today the Association celebrates Aotearoa New Zealand Social Workers Day 2019, by amplifying the voices of social workers as they share their knowledge of the profession. More >>
Suicide prevention strategies must address social causes
Wednesday, 11 September 2019, 3:22 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
ANZASW welcomes the release of Every Life Matters , the government’s newly-announced strategy and action plan for suicide prevention, which contains many much-needed initiatives. More >>
To improve well-being, govt must fund NGOs fairly
Thursday, 5 September 2019, 4:39 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The government’s plans to enhance well-being and tackle a number of social challenges in Aotearoa New Zealand are unachievable without the community / NGO sector being properly supported, ANZASW Chief Executive Lucy Sandford-Reed said today. More >>
Real prison justice requires more than punishment
Tuesday, 20 August 2019, 3:24 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) welcomes new proposals for prison reform put forward by the Minister of Corrections and non-government organisations recently. More >>
The system, not social workers, is the issue at OT
Friday, 16 August 2019, 4:14 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Association is disappointed at comments made by Minister for Children Tracey Martin about Oranga Tamariki, Ministry of Children, this week. More >>
Social worker self-care means better services
Thursday, 25 July 2019, 2:36 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
An NGO initiative highlights the need for social worker well-being to be at the centre of efforts to improve services, the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) said today. More >>
Keep spotlight on state care to make it safer for tamariki
Tuesday, 23 July 2019, 4:40 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The latest Safety of Children in Care report reveals the scale of the challenge facing social workers as they act to better protect children / tamariki and young people / rangatahi in Oranga Tamariki in the system. While the statistics cited in ... More >>
Housing shortage about more than just under-supply
Monday, 22 July 2019, 4:13 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The growing housing shortage crisis about more than supply and demand- it is about inequity. Recently released analysis by Kiwibank shows that last year’s “severe” shortage of housing has worsened, with the shortfall growing from 100,000 to 130,0000 ... More >>
A fairer go for carers- but not fair enough
Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 4:42 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) is pleased that the government has corrected aspects of the Funded Family Care policy, but calls for more courageous action. More >>
Better social work for Māori: a personal Matariki reflection
Tuesday, 25 June 2019, 1:46 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
Today is the beginning of a period known as Matariki, heralded by the sighting of seven stars in the Matariki cluster, which can usually be spotted during atapō (before dawn), north of the constellation Tautoro. More >>
ANZASW statement on uplifts
Wednesday, 12 June 2019, 4:29 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
As the professional body for social work in Aotearoa New Zealand, ANZASW feels compelled to offer its perspective on the challenging issue of uplifting children from their family / carers / whānau, which has been the focus of significant attention in the ... More >>
ANZASW response to the 2019 budget
Friday, 31 May 2019, 12:25 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) is pleased to respond to this year’s “well-being” budget. More >>
ANZASW statement on government's response to He Ara Oranga
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 12:07 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) welcomes the government’s acceptance of most of the recommendations contained in He Ara Oranga – the report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction. More >>
ANZASW reflections on the latest state of care report
Tuesday, 28 May 2019, 3:36 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) appreciates the recommendations and insights contained in the latest State of Care report, "Supporting Young People on Remand to live Successfully in the Community," produced by the Office ... More >>
ANZASW observes the International Day Against Homophobia
Friday, 17 May 2019, 10:12 am | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
Today, we celebrate sexual and gender diversity in our communities and welcome the fact that more people than ever are free to identify their gender and love whom they choose. We welcome the progress that has occurred, both in Aotearoa New Zealand and ... More >>
ANZASW on WEAG report and the need for welfare reform
Monday, 6 May 2019, 4:37 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) is pleased to have read the recently published report produced by the Welfare Experts Advisory Group (WEAG). “This report is comprehensive, making many compelling points and containing ... More >>
On Housing crisis in Hawke’s Bay
Monday, 6 May 2019, 10:40 am | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) is concerned about reports of a housing crisis in the Hawke’s Bay area that has affected hundreds of children / tamariki and young people / rangitahi. We are particularly concerned ... More >>
ANZASW response to MSD decision on housing evictions
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 4:54 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) welcomes Housing New Zealand’s (HNZ) decision to clear the debts of those who have been wrongfully evicted for alleged methamphetamine contamination at their homes. More >>
ANZASW on response to Tax Working Group report
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 2:34 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) notes the release of the government’s response to the Tax Working Group (TWG) report this week. More >>
