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COVID-19: implications for our practice

Page URL: https://practice.orangatamariki.govt.nz/
Printed: 15/08/2022
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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

Caregiver and adoptive applicant assessment and approval

Updated 27 July 2022
The situation for direct application to the court for an adoption order has been strengthened.

Sharing information

Updated 27 July 2022
New section about proactive disclosure of information and updates about section 66B and considering whether the person concerned knows about the information we hold about them.

Appointing a youth advocate for an intention-to-charge family group conference – section 248A

Updated 27 July 2022
Minor amendments to clarify the process of appointing and paying youth advocates for an intention-to-charge family group conference.

Quick links

Practice Framework

COVID-19: implications for our practice

All 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.
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Working with Pacific peoples: Va'aifetū

Integrating Pacific cultures into practice for best outcomes for children of Pacific descent.
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.
NCC homepage icon

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