Te Tai Tokerau is at the red setting of the COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic lights), while the rest of New Zealand is at the orange setting. Please read the guidance.

COVID-19: implications for our practice

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Printed: 19/01/2022
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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

Subsequent child

Updated 22 December 2021
New policy covering what we must do when we become aware that the subsequent child provisions of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 (sections 18A to 18D) may apply to a parent and their tamaiti.

Family group conference to consider if a tamaiti or rangatahi is in need of care and protection or assistance – section 28(b)

Updated 10 January 2022
Section 28(b) of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 was amended in 2019 and now allows for a family group conference to consider if a tamaiti or rangatahi is in need of care and protection or assistance.

Allegations of harm (ill-treatment, abuse, neglect or deprivation) of tamariki in care or custody

Updated 14 December 2021
This policy has been updated to cover allegations of harm carried out by any person, including caregivers.

Quick links

Practice Framework

COVID-19: implications for our practice

Te Tai Tokerau is at the red setting of the COVID-19 Protection Framework, while the rest of New Zealand is at the orange setting. 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