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Breastfeeding – caring for and nurturing a pēpi

There is vast evidence that breastfeeding is an effective and important intervention for the health of both pēpi and mother. The short-term benefits of breastfeeding for tamariki health are clear – breast milk is the normal, natural food for a pēpi. Breastfeeding is one … See more

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Safe sleeping and Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI)

WEBSUDI is the leading cause of preventable death for pēpi aged 28 days to 1 year, with most occurring between 2 months and 4 months of age. Between 60 and 70 …

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Explaining rights and entitlements to tamariki and rangatahi

WEBThe following is a guide on the steps to take: Let te tamaiti or rangatahi know they can raise a complaint or share their feedback: using the online form on the Oranga …

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Consent for medical examinations and treatment Practice Centre

WEBWhen a tamaiti or rangatahi needs a medical examination or procedure we need to get informed consent. Depending on the situation, we might need to get consent from the …

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Responding to whānau or family and rangatahi about sexual …

WEBPurpose of this guidance Rangatahi need support to make informed and safe decisions about relationships and sexual activity with others. This guidance supports …

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Health — Tuituia domain Practice Centre Oranga Tamariki

WEBThe health domain encompasses Māori and western health models, as well as the National Care Standards and other considerations for tamariki and rangatahi in care. Health can …

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Learning and achievement — Tuituia domain

WEBLearning and achieving positively encourages a strong sense of self-efficacy and a high sense of self-esteem, both of which are important factors in promoting resilience in …

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Grammar and punctuation Practice Centre Oranga Tamariki

WEBWe use the Oxford or serial comma only if it makes a list in a sentence easier to understand. Example: The tamariki were users of multiple services, including …

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Assessment Practice Centre Oranga Tamariki

WEBAssessment is a continual and collaborative process used to understand the risks, needs, challenges and strengths of tamariki, their parents/caregivers and their …

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Suicide risk tool — question prompt examples

WEBThe suicide risk tool is a set of questions that can be asked directly to te tamaiti. They are designed to help a social worker to understand what is going on for te tamaiti and …

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Towards Wellbeing suicide prevention programme Practice …

WEBTowards Wellbeing is a risk assessment and monitoring service that supports social workers by providing timely access to specialist advice and support around identifying …

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Colonisation context and impact Practice Centre Oranga Tamariki

WEBColonisation resulted in immense socio-cultural and economic disadvantage for Māori. To practise within the mana-enhancing paradigm, we need to understand the …

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Planning with rangatahi for their transition from care to adulthood

WEBUpcoming changes for this guidance This content will be strengthened so it more completely reflects our commitment to practice framed by te Tiriti o Waitangi, …

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SACS, Kessler and Suicide screens (SKS)

WEBThe screens are: The substances and choices scale (SACS) assesses and monitors the use and impact of alcohol and drugs. The Kessler screen gives an indication of …

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Gateway assessments Practice Centre Oranga Tamariki

WEBWe make a gateway assessment referral: when a referral for a care and protection family group conference is made, or following it if appropriate. within 10 working days of …

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Housing support for whānau or family Practice Centre Oranga …

WEBTo support this, we: recognise the right of whānau or family to have safe, stable, affordable housing that promotes and sustains their oranga. empower whānau or family to take an …

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Report of concern response timeframe

WEBWhen we determine a report of concern requires a statutory response, we must decide the timeframe to complete the safety and risk screen. On this page: Upcoming changes for …

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Caregiver support plan Practice Centre Oranga Tamariki

WEBThe caregiver support plan specifies the general training, resources and supports needed to build their capability to care for tamariki and rangatahi, and where required, the support …

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The historical context of colonisation and statutory social work

WEB2 IN-CONFIDENCE While iwi territory was marked, individual land title and the concept of land ownership were not practiced.ii Post-contact Captain Cook’s arrival to New Zealand …

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