Page URL: https://practice.orangatamariki.govt.nz/
Printed: 03/10/2022
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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

Enrolling and engaging tamariki and rangatahi in care in education

Updated 30 August 2022
New guidance about building a shared understanding of the education needs of tamariki and rangatahi, and setting up good relationships and communication with the school.

Enrolling and supporting ākonga Māori in Māori boarding schools

Updated 30 August 2022
New guidance about our need to understand the schools’ enrolment processes and the ongoing support ākonga (students) will need.

Working with rangatahi and tamariki in remand homes

Updated 19 August 2022
New policy about the support social workers and remand home kaimahi provide to rangatahi and tamariki when they are in, or transitioning to or from, a remand home.

Key links

Transitions

Practice for working effectively with Māori

Respecting the concepts of mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whanaungatanga in our practice.
Pacific homepage icon

Working with Pacific peoples: Va'aifetū

Integrating Pacific cultures into practice for best outcomes for children of Pacific descent.
Children in care

Children in care

Looking after tamariki who are in our care.
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