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We Were Failed And Stripped Of Our Rights

Wednesday, 7 August 2024, 3:05 pm | VOYCE Whakarongo Mai

Children’s Minister Karen Chhour introduced her bill to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act in May, which requires the ministry to consider whakapapa and the Treaty of Waitangi when making decisions about children and young people in state ... More >>

Care Experienced Rangatahi Prepare To Deliver Oral Submissions To Select Committee Over Section 7AA Repeal

Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 5:00 pm | VOYCE Whakarongo Mai

Seven representatives from VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai including care experienced rangatahi and their advocates are preparing to address the Social Services and Community Committee tomorrow, urging the government not to turn their back on them. More >>

Heartbreaking & Shameful - Advocates Outraged At Lack Of Action Around Recommendations Following Death Of Malachi Subecz

Thursday, 1 August 2024, 7:04 pm | VOYCE Whakarongo Mai

There’s also disappointment that the report comes the same week as funding cuts to key providers of frontline services for children and families. More >>

“We Will Not Be Silenced”- Rangatahi Abused In Care System After 1999 Have Voices Heard By Royal Commission Of Inquiry

Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 1:39 pm | VOYCE Whakarongo Mai

The scope of the original inquiry covered the abuse and neglect of children, young people and adults in state and faith-based care from 1950 to 1999, but the investigation also heard from some survivors who were abused since then. More >>

“I Know How Devastating This Will Be” - Opposition Over Repeal Of Treaty Obligations From Oranga Tamariki Act Grows

Thursday, 4 July 2024, 9:58 am | VOYCE Whakarongo Mai

Children’s Minister Karen Chhour introduced her bill to repeal the section in May, which requires the ministry to consider whakapapa and the Treaty of Waitangi when making decisions about children and young people in state care. More >>

Care Experienced Leaders Come To Wellington To Call Parliament To Honour 6 Promises! Here’s Why…

Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 9:53 am | VOYCE Whakarongo Mai

Today, on the 30th August, 2023, young leaders from across the country will gather in the capital to begin a kōrero about the state of State Care. Starting with a Summit in the morning where young leaders will gather to begin dreaming of a care ... More >>

“You promised… Now Deliver!” 4000 strong petition goes to Parliament….

Monday, 28 August 2023, 6:52 am | VOYCE Whakarongo Mai

VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai is the national advocacy agency for care-experienced children and young people. We dream of an Aotearoa where all tamariki and rangatahi live with love and mana. We're all responsible to make this reality! On Wednesday 30th August ... More >>

Child Advocacy Group Renews Calls For Political Leaders To Honour 6 Promises

Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 6:32 am | VOYCE Whakarongo Mai

“You Promised... Now Deliver!” VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai is the national advocacy agency for care-experienced children and young people. We dream of an Aotearoa where all tamariki and rangatahi live with love and mana. We're all responsible to make ... More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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