— download (DOC 171 KB)
Request for family/whānau caregiver assessment in Australia template
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Use this template when requesting that an Australian state or territory undertakes an assessment of prospective whānau or family caregivers living in Australia.
Use of electronic communication in residences
This key information outlines how to help keep children and young people safe when using media, music, games and electronic devices.
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.
— download (PDF 396 KB)
Guide – Intercountry Hague Convention adoptions
Occurs on: Facilitating the adoption of a tamaiti from overseas
This document helps adoptive parents navigate the tasks they need to complete with DIA after the adoption certificate has been issued.
— download (PDF 466 KB)
Va'aifetū – working with Cook Islands Māori families
Cook Islands Māori cultural framework for practice, including key principles.
— download (DOCX 63 KB)
Self-assessment for caregivers – form
Occurs on: Assessing and approving caregivers and adoptive applicants
Use this form to see how prepared a caregiver is and how we could support.
— download (DOC 112 KB)
Request for overseas assessment of caregivers (holiday placement) – template
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources, Domestic and overseas travel
Template and guidance to use when an overseas holiday is proposed for a tamaiti or rangatahi.
— download (PDF 422 KB)
Va'aifetū – working with Samoan families
Samoan cultural framework for practice, including key principles.
— download (PDF 219 KB)
Reflecting team exercise
Presenting practice stories to colleagues and tuning into their reflections.
Care
Tamariki All About Me plan — child-friendly version
The Tamariki All About Me Plan describes how the needs of tamariki and rangatahi in care will be supported, as set out in the All About Me Plan, in a form appropriate to te tamaiti or rangatahi.