Practice approach
Our practice approach
Our practice approach is framed by te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) and supported by a mana-enhancing paradigm for practice and draws on Te Ao Māori principles of oranga (wellbeing).
Care, Intake, Assessment and planning
Safe sleeping and Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI)
We support whānau or family and caregivers to protect pēpi from Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) by following safe sleeping practices and providing a smoke-free environment, and we help them address any concerns.
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Request for interstate transfer of casework tasks – template
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Template covering the casework assistance requested.
— download (PDF 1.1 MB)
Te Ao Kohatu: a literature review of indigenous theoretical and practice frameworks for mokopuna and whānau wellbeing
Discusses this literature in relation to Te Toka Tūmoana.
— download (PDF 226 KB)
Our shift in practice is framed by te Tiriti o Waitangi – background paper
Occurs on: Te Tiriti o Waitangi frames our practice approach
Recognising the significance of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) for framing the relationship between the Crown and Māori
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Gateway in CYRAS and at the DHB
Occurs on: Gateway assessments
A step-by-step guide to creating a referral in CYRAS.
— download (DOCX 41 KB)
Site manager approval form for a without notice application for a section 78 custody order – template
Occurs on: Without notice application for interim custody of a tamaiti or rangatahi
Use this template to record the required approvals.
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Request for interstate assessment of parent/s for reunification – template
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Template with examples of possible areas to be covered in the assessment report.
— download (PDF 76 KB)
Substances and choices scale (SACS)
Occurs on: SACS, Kessler and Suicide screens (SKS)
The SACS is only to be used by health professionals working with young people who are engaged in a treatment agency.
— download (DOCX 79 KB)
Higher fostercare allowance (HFCA) template with outcome letter
Occurs on: Higher fostercare allowance
Template and outcome letter for proposed higher fostercare allowance.