Te Kōrero mō ngā Tamariki: Exploring middle childhood (5-12 years) in Aotearoa

Date:

21 January 2026 - 21 January 2026

Time:

12.00pm - 1:00pm

Discover why middle childhood is a powerful “window of opportunity” for shaping children’s future. This inspiring webinar introduces Te Kōrero mō ngā Tamariki resource, explores key aspects of growth in the middle years, and showcases initiatives that are making a real difference for tamariki and whānau. Join us to reflect on your own mahi and learn how you can help maximise outcomes for children during this vital stage.

Supported decision-making and the PPPR Act: How they work together

Date:

28 January 2026 - 28 January 2026

Time:

10.00am - 11:00am

Join us for an insightful overview of supported decision-making, focusing on rights under the UN Convention and how they relate to the PPPR Act. The webinar will cover how to respect individuals' will and preferences, including non-verbal communication, and clarifies the role of Welfare Guardians. You’ll gain practical tools and more confidence to ensure decisions genuinely reflect an individual’s wishes.

Supporting kinship and whānau care: Principles for practitioners

Date:

04 February 2026 - 04 February 2026

Time:

12.00pm - 1:00pm

This webinar shares insights from recent research on kinship and whānau care in Aotearoa New Zealand, commissioned by Family for Every Child. It explores the complex relationships within kinship care, highlights the support needs of carers, and presents practical principles for practitioners. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of these care arrangements and learn how to better support whānau and kinship carers.

ARTFUL ENGAGEMENT: How arts can help transform assessment and reflective practice in Social Work

Date:

19 February 2026 - 19 February 2026

Time:

12.00pm - 1:00pm

This engaging webinar, presented by a trained arts therapist, discusses creative and arts-based approaches that enrich assessment, encourage authentic expression, and support your own reflective self-care. An offering of fresh, accessible ideas to energize your work.

Social Workers' Implementation of the Social Model of Disability within Practice

Participation Criteria: I am inviting you to participate in my research if you are a registered social worker who has experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Kotahitanga! ANZASW demands change as health Social Workers join strike for better pay and conditions

ANZASW stands firmly with social workers and every kaimahi across health and education who will strike today. Despite the weather disrupting rallies across the motu, our resolve stands unwavering, and our message remains clear.

Māori whānau and cancer care

Participation Criteria:

1. Identify as Māori
2. Whānau Māori caring for their loved ones with cancer, whānau Māori who have been living with a cancer diagnosis and current and professionals working with Māori patients, current and past Māori social workers, Whanau Ora navigators, supportive care coordinators, nurses, team leaders/managers, cultural advisors and (tāne and wahine)
3. Over the age of 20 years old
4. Participants from the North and South Island, Aotearoa New Zealand
5. A mixture of wāhine mā and tāne. To further enhance the kaupapa from a male viewpoint

Emotional Harm in Early Childhood as a Developmental Risk Factor: Bridging Research, Policy, and Practice in Aotearoa New Zealand

We are looking for professionals who work directly with tamariki and whānau in roles where concerns about the emotional harm of children may arise and need to be recognised or responded to. By sharing your experiences, you will help build understanding of how emotional harm in early childhood is identified and addressed in practice, as well as the challenges and opportunities professionals encounter in this work.