Page URL: https://practice.orangatamariki.govt.nz/
Printed: 07/02/2023
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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

Working with tamariki aged under 5 years

Updated 01 February 2023
New guidance: tamariki aged under 5 years have particular vulnerabilities that impact their experience of oranga.

Family Court

Updated 22 January 2023
The Family Court policy now includes a section covering the requirements of section 135 review of plan reports.

Subsequent child

Updated 18 January 2023
This policy has been amended to reflect the partial repeal of the subsequent child provisions.

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

Gender and sexual identity

The identity and culture Tuituia domain has a section on gender and sexual identity.
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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