Page URL: https://practice.orangatamariki.govt.nz/
Printed: 29/11/2022
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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

Travel

Updated 09 November 2022
New policy for when tamariki and rangatahi we are working with are travelling with Oranga Tamariki kaimahi including contactors, such as resource workers, or when we are arranging travel on their behalf.

Escorting tamariki and rangatahi

Updated 09 November 2022
New policy covering what we must do when we organise and carry out escorted travel for tamariki and rangatahi.

Transitions within care

Updated 28 October 2022
The policy has been strengthened with regard to information sharing, planning and recording, the rights and voice of te tamaiti or rangatahi, and providing additional supports where required before, during and after the transition.

Key links

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.
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Disability

Ensuring disabled people receive the supports and services they need to flourish.
Policies

Practice notes

Prompts around specific areas of practice as they relate to current practice trends and findings.
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.
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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.

External resources