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Report Highlights Ongoing Failings To Protect Vulnerable Children
Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 2:51 pm | Child Matters
The findings cover a wide scope, however key areas of concern for Child Matters include the increase in abuse and neglect of children and young people in care, lack of co-ordination across Government agencies. More >>
Infant Homicide A Tragic Start To 2025
Thursday, 2 January 2025, 4:31 pm | Child Matters
Child Matters CEO, Jane Searle, says this latest incident in Hamilton has reinforced New Zealand needs to maintain a focus on identifying what opportunities are being missed to prevent harm to our children and young people – and to understand what ... More >>
Infant Homicide A Tragic Start To 2025
Thursday, 2 January 2025, 4:02 pm | Child Matters
Ms Searle says all too often, by the time New Zealand Police or Oranga Tamariki are involved, a child or young person has already been seriously hurt or tragically killed. More >>
The Time Is Now For Systemic Child Protection Change
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 7:24 pm | Child Matters
“Now is the time for us to say to those making the decisions in Wellington: collectively we know more, collectively we are horrified, and as voters we give you the remit to take the lead, to invest in the care and protection system, and to act now. The ... More >>
Child Abuse Murder Charge Prompts Call For Politicians To Act
Thursday, 12 January 2023, 2:22 pm | Child Matters
A young woman charged with the murder of an infant boy yesterday has prompted national child abuse advocacy group, Child Matters, to ask how many children must die before New Zealand’s politicians act. On average, one child died every five weeks in New ... More >>
Lack Of Mandatory Child Protection Training Contributed To ‘avoidable’ Death Of Malachi Subecz
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 11:57 am | Child Matters
National child abuse advocacy group, Child Matters, says the licence revocation for the daycare attended by Malachi Subecz reinforces the significance of legislating mandatory child protection training in New Zealand. Five-year-old Malachi Subecz ... More >>
Southern Thompson Name Suppression Lift A Reminder Of NZ’s Atrocious Child Abuse Statistics
Thursday, 7 July 2022, 10:35 am | Child Matters
National child abuse advocacy group - Child Matters - says yesterday’s name suppression lift for Southern Thompson, who brutely abused her daughter, leading to her death, is a timely reminder for the need for improved child monitoring in New Zealand. Thompson ... More >>
Leading Expert Makes Urgent Call For Change Following Malachi Subecz Child Abuse Sentencing
Friday, 1 July 2022, 10:24 am | Child Matters
National child abuse advocacy group - Child Matters - says yesterday’s revelation that authorities were never alerted to the extent of Malachi Subecz’s horrific injuries is a stark reminder that government legislation must change – and now. ... More >>
Go Above And Beyond Current Law To Keep Children Safe
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 9:47 am | Child Matters
Reports this week that a convicted sex offender acted as Santa Claus at a daycare Christmas party are yet another startling reminder that the current vetting laws for those working with children are simply not enough, says Child Matters CEO, Jane ... More >>
Child Abuse Continues Unchecked
Sunday, 20 September 2020, 2:49 pm | Child Matters
Child abuse advocacy group, Child Matters, is frustrated that calls to make Police vetting and child protection training mandatory for everyone who works with children have gone unheard Child Matters Chief Executive, Jane Searle, says while changes ... More >>
Mandatory Police Vetting A Must For Working With Children
Wednesday, 29 July 2020, 10:40 am | Child Matters
A child abuse advocacy group is backing calls to make Police vetting mandatory for everyone who works with children – saying the current rules don’t go far enough. Child Matters Chief Executive Jane Searle says the recent case of a convicted paedophile ... More >>
Keep A Watchful Eye For Lockdown Abuse
Sunday, 3 May 2020, 4:56 pm | Child Matters
With some children back at school – and more set to head back when New Zealand eventually moves to Level 2 – teachers, aides and the wider community are urged to keep a close eye on the welfare of children after the COVID-19 lockdown. Child ... More >>
Keep A Watchful Eye For Lockdown Abuse
Sunday, 3 May 2020, 4:56 pm | Child Matters
With some children back at school – and more set to head back when New Zealand eventually moves to Level 2 – teachers, aides and the wider community are urged to keep a close eye on the welfare of children after the COVID-19 lockdown. Child ... More >>
Loyalty no excuse in child abuse
Friday, 16 March 2018, 3:26 pm | Child Matters
Every adult who is part of a child's life needs to take responsibility for the wellbeing and safety of that child, according to child advocacy group Child Matters. More >>
Child Matters offer child protection services
Friday, 26 January 2018, 4:53 pm | Child Matters
New Zealand sporting organisations and clubs are being reminded to review their policies, practices and training in regards to keeping children and young people safe. More >>
Lessons learnt 10 years on from Nia Glassie death
Sunday, 30 July 2017, 2:54 pm | Child Matters
Child advocacy group Child Matters says the 10th anniversary of the death of Rotorua three-year-old, Nia Glassie, is a timely reminder to reflect on the issues of child abuse in our community – and also that a focus on further progress must not let ... More >>
Child advocacy organisation confirms new CEO
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 10:39 am | Child Matters
A former lawyer and child abuse detective has been appointed as the new chief executive of child advocacy organisation, Child Matters. Jane Searle was appointed to the role in March after spending two years as general manager of Child Matters. She takes ... More >>
Attempted abduction an education reminder
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 1:18 pm | Child Matters
The attempted abduction of an 11-year-old girl outside an Auckland school this week is a timely reminder about educating parents, children and the community about how to manage such situations, says child advocacy group Child Matters. More >>
Children pay the price for family violence
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 12:13 pm | Child Matters
Friday’s (sub: Nov 25) White Ribbon day, which aims to end family violence against women, serves as a reminder not to forget the children when it comes to matters of domestic abuse. More >>
Significant growth in training numbers
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 4:10 pm | Child Matters
A record 5,520 people from health, education, justice and the social sector organisations have received training in child protection this year from charitable organisation, Child Matters – a significant increase in attendees of 40.3 per cent over the previous ... More >>
