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Child Poverty Rates Are Not Getting Better: Barnardos Demands Urgent Action
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 2:05 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos believes child poverty is a national issue that requires collective action. Barnardos urges the Government, political parties, iwi, businesses, not-for-profits and communities to work together and commit to real, effective solutions that create ... More >>
0800 What’s Up Helpline At Risk Of Closure: Funding Cuts To Leave Thousands Of Children Affected
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 6:54 pm | Barnardos
“From 1 July, we will be losing all Government funding for our helpline, which accounts for almost half of the total cost to run the service, threatening to close 0800 What’s Up all together,” says Barnardos Aotearoa Chief Executive, Matt Reid. More >>
Barnardos Aotearoa Welcomes Minister’s Support For 0800 What’s Up Helpline
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 4:18 pm | Barnardos
“Barnardos Aotearoa is hugely relieved to know that children and young people will be able to be heard and supported. This is an amazing outcome!” says Barnardos Aotearoa Chief Executive, Matt Reid. More >>
Barnardos Aotearoa Welcomes Regulatory Review Of Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 6:16 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos Aotearoa is pleased to have been heard, alongside other ECE sector leaders and the thousands of submissions, by the Ministry of Regulation who conducted a review of ECE earlier this year. The Ministry has made 15 key recommendations in response ... More >>
Barnardos Aotearoa Welcomes Karl Chitham As Our First Ambassador
Saturday, 30 November 2024, 7:49 pm | Barnardos
Having seen the impact of Barnardos' services on his own whānau and having come, as he says, “from a place that was not aspirational to a place where anything is possible,” Karl is committed to creating spaces where young people can feel supported ... More >>
More Options For Whānau: Barnardos Welcomes Changes To Home Based Early Learning Legislation
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 11:39 am | Barnardos
In the new year, 100 percent of educators will need to be either fully qualified, or training towards a qualification within six months of their employment. More >>
ECE Sector Welcomes ECE Food Programme
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 4:14 pm | Barnardos
Kelly Seaburg, Advocates for Early Learning Excellence, says “by investing in tamariki, we’re building a better future for everyone. We want to provide lifelong experiences that benefit our children’s wellbeing and their long-term ability to positively ... More >>
Community Engagement: Needs And Aspirations Of Māngere Community To Shape Future Use Of Māngere Site
Monday, 1 July 2024, 11:46 am | Barnardos
Barnardos Aotearoa and Māngere: Building brighter futures together More >>
Turua Community Coming Together To Make It A Swing’ing Success
Wednesday, 5 June 2024, 12:37 pm | Barnardos
After meticulously splitting an existing early learning centre building from Hamilton into nine pieces and transporting them to Turua to expand our existing ELC, Barnardos Aotearoa is now looking at the second stage of the project: building our playground. More >>
Barnardos Aotearoa And Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora Partner In Christchurch To Promote Healthy Smiles Among Tamariki
Monday, 27 May 2024, 10:20 am | Barnardos
Barnardos Early Learning Services is thrilled to be working with Health NZ in Canterbury to launch the Waitaha Toothbrushing Programme in our two early learning centres in Christchurch. More >>
ĀTa Whakarongo (Be Heard): Barnardos Aotearoa And VFTN Launch Youth Mural Competition
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 1:35 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos’ counselling service 0800 What’s Up is the only helpline and online chat service in Aotearoa for tamariki and rangatahi aged 5 to 19 years old. It’s free, confidential, available seven days a week, from 11am to 11pm. More >>
0800 What’s Up Opens Helpline To Parents, Caregivers, And Teachers For The First Time During Bullying-Free NZ Week
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 9:53 am | Barnardos
During Bullying-Free NZ Week*, Barnardos’ counselling service will open early from 9am to 11am and will be available for adults caring for children and young people to access advice and support to help tamariki and rangatahi navigate through challenging ... More >>
Statistics New Zealand Reports Concerning Increase In Child Poverty Rates For 2023
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 8:04 pm | Barnardos
Statistics New Zealand's latest report on child poverty in Aotearoa paints a concerning picture of growing hardship for tamariki nationwide. The figures for the financial year ending June 2023, demonstrate a “statistically significant increase” in ... More >>
New Report Shows 0800 What’s Up Service Provides $2 Of Social Value Per $1 Spent
Tuesday, 16 January 2024, 9:45 am | Barnardos
Barnardos’ 0800 What’s Up phone and online chat service for children and young people has been shown by a new GoodMeasure report from ImpactLab to provide $2 of social value for every dollar spent on it, an excellent outcome for this unique service. ... More >>
Rugby Southland Teams Up With Barnardos To Bring Joy To Families: 500 Tickets Donated For Weekend Game
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 11:37 am | Barnardos
<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2308/c936b26a30db1a26e370.jpeg" width="720" height="480"> Photo credit: Debbie Fahey Photography 500 whānau from 21 local schools will be able to watch this weekend's exhilarating ... More >>
Barnardos Teams Up With Stroke Foundation To Launch Their New Online Support Platform
Thursday, 13 July 2023, 11:32 am | Barnardos
The Stroke Foundation of New Zealand has launched a new online support platform to help tamariki and rangatahi whose parents, family members or caregivers have experienced a stroke. When a stroke happens in the family, everything changes in an instant. ... More >>
Barnardos Appoints New CEO
Friday, 10 March 2023, 12:44 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos Is Pleased To Announce The Appointment Of Matt Reid As Chief Executive Officer Board spokesperson and Deputy Chair Katherine Rich says Barnardos is delighted to have someone of Matt’s leadership capability and experience to replace outgoing ... More >>
Let’s Not Forget About The Ongoing Impact Of Cyclone Gabrielle On The Mental Wellbeing Of Tamariki
Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 12:33 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos is concerned about the ongoing impact Cyclone Gabrielle and the recent floods in the Upper North Island will have on the wellbeing of affected tamariki. “While responding to the immediate needs right now is the right thing to do, we ... More >>
Barnardos Releases Emergency Funding For Flood-impacted Whānau
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 8:36 am | Barnardos
Following the devastating floods in Tāmaki Makaurau and in surrounding areas, all Barnardos services are pulling together to support affected whānau. Barnardos is releasing emergency funding to provide extra support to whānau already engaged with ... More >>
Poverty Disproportionally Felt By Māori, Pacific And Disabled Tamariki Is Deeply Concerning
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 12:53 pm | Barnardos
The 2022 Child Poverty Monitor released today reports concerning findings of Māori, Pacific and disabled tamariki still being disproportionately impacted by poverty in Aotearoa. These findings echo the reality and ongoing inequalities Barnardos sees ... More >>
