Aotearoa New Zealand Association for Social Workers
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, or WEAAD, is an annual initiative launched on June 15, 2006, by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization.
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ANZASW today extends our warmest support to the Muslim community and all those that were affected by the 2019 mosque attacks. Two years ago, today (on the 15 March 2019), 51 people were killed while they prayed. Today we remember those that were lost and offer our support and aroha to those who live with the ongoing trauma of that […]
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I began my study journey back in 2009 with Te Manaakitanga o Aotearoa graduating in a Certificate of Māori Performing Arts. While there I was granted the student of the year. I then moved on to study at Waiariki Polytech in 2010 and graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences under Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology.
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Yesterday (Sunday 28 February 2021), Carmel Sepuloni, Minister of Social Development and Employment announced that benefits will increase by 3.1 percent as of April 1, 2021. These increases are in line with the rise in average wage. This follows an earlier announcement (made on February 16, 2021) that those receiving benefit support will be able to earn more through work […]
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A new four-person advisory board will oversee the structural overhaul of Oranga Tamariki. The Advisory Board is made up of high-profile Māori leaders. Mathew Tukaki will chair the board and will be joined by Shannon Pakura, Sir Mark Solomon and Dame Naida Glavish. The Board will report to Children’s Minister Kelvin Davis. Davis has previously explained that the Government is […]
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The first “Day in the Life of a Social Worker” for 2021 features Liam Cunnah. Liam was recently nominated and selected as the 2020 New Zealand Defence Force Civilian of the Year. His nomination recognised his work in the introduction, development and permanency of social work in the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). The award also recognised Liam’s ongoing studies […]
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ANZASW would like to offer our congratulations to those recognised on the 2021 New Year’s Honours list that was announced last week (31 December 2020). Of particular note to ANZASW are the achievements of Brenda Pilott, Sir Mason Durie and Professor Cindy Kiro. Their incredible work in areas that affect both our members and the individuals and communities in which […]
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Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Whakaari volcanic eruption that took place on 9 December 2019. Tragically killing 22 and critically injuring many others. ANZASW extends our sympathies and thoughts to the victims’ family and whānau as well as the survivors who continue to live with the trauma and ongoing consequences of the eruption. We would like to also […]
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ANZASW would like to offer our acknowledgement and support of White Ribbon Day. The theme for this year’s day is Challenge the #Outdated as decided by the White Ribbon organisation. We would like to offer particular acknowledgment of our members who work on both on the frontlines and behind the scenes to reduce the shocking levels of domestic violence that […]
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