The independent national advocacy organisation for care experienced pepi, tamariki and rangatahi in Aotearoa, NZ. Amplifying the +6,000 voices of those in care.
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We were gifted these handmade toys by tamariki who wanted to learn more about foster care. We shared what it’s really like, and they were so excited to know that their creations would go to other kids. Thank you Selwyn College!
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Today is your LAST CHANCE to help us #save7AA and make your submission!
Submissions close tonight at 11.59pm 🌃
🔗 parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/make-…
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These two headlines are 41 days apart. In between these two articles, our young people spoke to media and highlighted the importance of keeping the records unit. We’re so proud to see the voices of care experienced young people being heard! 💜💜💜
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🚘 We joined over 30 organisations to oppose the Ram Raids Bill, which criminalises children as young as 12 👎🏽
You can read our full statement on this governments punitive measures in regards to youth crime here:
#youthjustice #careexperience #ramraidbill
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Have you been hearing people talking about 7AA and don’t know what it means or why it’s so controversial? Watch our video to find out why we should #Save7AA
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✍🏽 You can sign the petition here: our.actionstation.org.nz/pet…
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In 2020, alongside care experienced leaders, we set up the 6 Promises for 6000, calling on the state to uphold basic rights for children and young people in their care. These promises reflect the pledge NZ made when we signed up to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child..
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If you’d like to sign the petition to support the #6promises you can do so here: our.actionstation.org.nz/pet…
If you’d like to join us on our hīkoi to parliament, you can do that here: our.actionstation.org.nz/eve… #6promises #youpromised
VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai retweeted
📍Aotearoa, New Zealand
Our member organisation @VOYCENZ are all over the news with their petition for the "6 promises for 6,000" campaign. Have you signed it yet?
Featured on @radionz!
rnz.co.nz/news/national/4949…
In case you missed the news last night, Letter Legends creator and VOYCE National Youth Council Member Albie was featured, talking about the lack of housing for rangatahi leaving care. If you'd like to watch their incredible interview, you can do so here: ow.ly/fbQw50L9zPB
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The OT Oversight Bill will be made law next year, changing how the OT system is monitored and how complaints are heard. Care Experienced young people were vocal about their concerns regarding this Bill and are now invested in helping improve it. ow.ly/bmWo50L8GH5
