Information sharing
Information sharing
Sharing information helps us determine how we can help tamariki and rangatahi.
Information sharing
Supporting definitions — Information sharing
Definitions of terms relating to information sharing from legislation, including the Privacy Act 2020, the Children's Act 2014 and the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.
Information sharing, Policy
Sharing information
Sharing information is a key part of a practitioner’s role when working with tamariki and rangatahi and their whānau or family to ensure we're keeping tamariki and rangatahi safe. We respect the mana and dignity of the people the information is about.
Information sharing
Consulting about sharing information
We must consult with te tamaiti or rangatahi about disclosing their information. It is also good practice to consult with others whose information we are sharing if it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Information sharing
Sharing information about tamariki and rangatahi
Requesting and disclosing information helps us determine whether tamariki and rangatahi are in need of care, protection or assistance and to understand the support and services that they need.
Information sharing
Requesting information
The provisions make it clear we can request information if we believe it’s in the best interests of tamariki and will support their wellbeing or safety.
Information sharing
Disclosing information
Any decision to disclose information should be done to help support and protect tamariki or rangatahi, or assist their whānau or family to help tamariki or rangatahi as early as possible.
Assessment and planning
Family Violence Act 2018 and Family Violence (Amendments) Act 2018
Changes introduced under the Family Violence Act 2018, together with the Family Violence (Amendments) Act 2018, have important implications for the work we do as we build and deepen our understanding with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau or families.
Assessment and planning
Responding to concerns involving extremism or radicalisation
What we need to focus on when we respond to oranga, care, protection or youth justice concerns for tamariki or rangatahi who are or may be engaged with or connected to extremist or radical groups or ideology where violence or threats of violence feature.
Policy
Case recording
Case recording helps us uphold the mana and understand and tell the story of those we work with, including tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau or family. It also helps us understand our engagement with wider networks including hapū and iwi during a case.