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COVID-19: implications for our practice

Page URL: https://practice.orangatamariki.govt.nz/
Printed: 08/12/2021
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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

Case recording

Updated 08 November 2021
Kaimahi can now access unique prompts that link this policy directly to the practice framework domains, help us see how the practice shift fits into our day-to-day mahi and call attention to significant practice considerations when applying this policy.

Allegations of harm towards rangatahi aged 18 and above by transition caregivers

Updated 27 October 2021
New policy for when there is an allegation that a rangatahi aged 18 and over has been harmed by a transition caregiver.

Talking to tamariki, whānau or family and caregivers about the COVID-19 vaccine

Updated 03 December 2021
Information has been added to support conversations around the importance of the COVID vaccination.

Quick links

Practice Framework

COVID-19: implications for our practice

New Zealand has moved to the COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic lights). 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.
Intake processes

National contact centre – quick links

Easy-access information for NCC kaimahi.
Youth Justice

Youth justice – quick links

Easy-access information for youth justice kaimahi.
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
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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