We modify our usual social work practice approach in the context of a measles or whooping cough outbreak to prevent the transmission of the viruses. Measles, whooping cough and immunisation

Page URL: https://practice.orangatamariki.govt.nz/
Printed: 22/12/2024
Printed pages may be out of date. Please check this information is current before using it in your practice.

Kia ora. Welcome to the Practice Centre

A resource for Oranga Tamariki practitioners for must-dos, how-tos and guidance in their work with tamariki and their whānau or family.

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Practice framework

Navigate your way around the practice framework and click through the areas you want to explore more deeply.
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Tangata whenua and bicultural supervision model

Explore our new supervision model.

Updates

Practice notes

Updated 13 December 2024
Chief Social Worker's practice note on privacy and meeting professional and legal obligations through the careful management of personal information concerning tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.

Measles, whooping cough and immunisation

Updated 28 November 2024
The guidance now covers whooping cough as well as measles.

Key links

Practice Framework

Practice approach

Our practice is framed in te Tiriti o Waitangi, and draws from Te Ao Māori principles of oranga.
Transitions

Practice for working effectively with Māori

Respecting the concepts of mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whanaungatanga in our practice.
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Working with Pacific peoples: Va'aifetū

Integrating Pacific cultures into practice for best outcomes for children of Pacific descent.
Policies

Practice notes

Prompts around specific areas of practice as they relate to current practice trends and findings.
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National contact centre – quick links

Easy-access information for NCC kaimahi.
Youth Justice

Youth justice – quick links

Easy-access information for youth justice kaimahi.
Residences

Residences – quick links

Easy-access information relating to residences.

External resources