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COVID-19: implications for our practice

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Printed: 01/08/2021
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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.

Updates

Identity and culture – Tuituia domain

Updated 27 July 2021
Updated section on gender and sexual identity.

Strengthening our response to unborn and newborn pēpi

Updated 22 July 2021
Updated guidance about our additional considerations when we receive a report of concern for an unborn or newborn pēpi.

Safe sleep

Updated 29 July 2021
Updated policy – all tamariki under 2 years who are in the care or custody of the chief executive must sleep in a safe, age-appropriate bed at all times.

Quick links

Practice Framework

COVID-19: implications for our practice

New Zealand is at Alert Level 1. Please read the guidance.
Transitions

Practice for working effectively with Māori

Respecting the concepts of mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whanaungatanga in our practice.
Children in care

Working with Pacific peoples: Va'aifetū

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

Caregivers

Assessing, supporting and reviewing our caregivers.
Interventions

Care standards

What tamariki and caregivers can expect while tamariki are in care.
Assessment and planning

Assessment and planning

How to conduct assessments and make plans.

External resources

Our Māori cultural framework
Te Pae (staff intranet)
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See and engage tamariki

“I see my social worker and she listens to me – not just adults…and when things get hard, she’s there to help me.”

Learn about this practice standard