5 September, 2008
It’s not OK community funding tops $2 million
More communities are getting funding to support the change required to prevent family violence.
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5 September, 2008
Ministers Welcome Disability Report
The Ministers of Health, Mr David Cunliffe and Disability Issues, Ruth Dyson today welcomed the Social Services Select Committee Report into the Quality of Care and Services for Disabled People.
Read full release >>3 September, 2008
Changing Attitudes to Older Workers
The age of the New Zealand workforce is changing and employers need to take this fact into consideration.
Read full release >>3 September, 2008
Disability Bill Passed
The government is moving ahead to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, following passing of the Disability Bill.
Read full release >>28 August, 2008
2008 Social Report
The 2008 Social Report finds that New Zealand’s overall wellbeing is improving
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28 August, 2008
$5.8 million for innovative, grassroots ICT projects
The 2008 / 2009 funding round of the Community Partnership Fund will open on 6 October 2008 and the government looks forward to receiving applications.
Read full release >>28 August, 2008
Social Report 2008 Release
For the first time since 1988 we’ve seen the gap between the rich and poor close. Working for Families is providing invaluable assistance for families and creating a more level playing field
Read full release >>18 August, 2008
ADD/ADHD Week Launched
Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a health issue which affects approximately five percent of the population which equates to around 200,000 people.
Read full release >>18 August, 2008
Bureaucracy cut for long-term sick
The Minister for Social Development and Employment, Ruth Dyson, is welcoming a cut in unnecessary administration for elderly, sick and disabled people.
Read full release >>17 August, 2008
Lives of disabled people in NZ continuing to improve
The report is an independent review into the progress made by central government agencies implementing the strategy from April 2001 to June 2007.
Read full release >>15 August, 2008
Storm clean up with Enhanced Taskforce Green
Enhanced Taskforce Green funding to help with the clean-up of the recent storms affecting the Horowhenua and North Canterbury regions was announced today.
Read full release >>14 August, 2008
Significant Step Forward for Youth Justice Rotorua
The Parekarangi Trust is a valued partner of Child, Youth and Family.
Read full release >>12 August, 2008
Minister welcomes Social Report findings
For the first time since 1988 we’ve seen the gap between the rich and poor close. Working for Families has made a significant impact, providing invaluable assistance for families and creating a more level playing field.
Read full release >>12 August, 2008
Launch of non-profit sector research welcomed
New research revealing that volunteers make up an impressive two-thirds of the workforce in the non-profit sector has been welcomed by the Minister for Community and Voluntary Sector.
Read full release >>7 August, 2008
Children's Commissioners Report welcomed
The Government welcomes the release of the Children's Commissioners Report 'A Fair Go for all Children'
Read full release >>7 August, 2008
New Zealand Economy in good hands
The quarterly Household Labour Force Survey released today shows that the New Zealand economy is weathering the harsh global economic challenges
Read full release >>5 August, 2008
Appointments to Families Commission Announced
The Families Commission, established in 2004, provides a voice for New Zealand families and whānau.
Read full release >>4 August, 2008
Upskilling Partnership Programme Recognition
In March 2006 Cabinet agreed to develop a strategy to upskill New Zealand’s workforce focussing on literacy, language and numeracy skills.
Read full speech >>4 August, 2008
Upskilling Partnership Programme improves basic skill levels
Helping employers improve the skills of their workers is vital
Read full release >>3 August, 2008
Doubling of Special Needs Grants comes into effect
Low income families and beneficiaries have access to further financial assistance from tomorrow.
Read full release >>31 July, 2008
NZ FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES AGM
New Zealanders have a long history of volunteering
Read full speech >>25 July, 2008
NZ FAMILY AND FOSTER CARE FEDERATION
The New Zealand Family and Foster Care Federation is a strong and capable advocate for foster parents and caregivers in New Zealand
Read full speech >>23 July, 2008
Pathway to Partnership funding rolls out
Pathway to Partnership funding is underway with the first of many additional payments going out to community groups this week.
Read full release >>23 July, 2008
New initiatives will make a real difference for families
The opening of this office gives Child, Youth and Family a strong presence in a key community in South Auckland.
Read full release >>17 July, 2008
Speech to the Canterbury Labour Market Strategy
Your commitment and dedication have made it possible for us to come together today to celebrate the launch of this skills strategy for the Canterbury Labour Market.
Read full speech >>15 July, 2008
Pathways to Inclusion making new ground
Thousands of disabled New Zealanders are experiencing improved access to the workplace and community services.
Read full release >>15 July, 2008
Youth Employment News positive
Reports released today show that youth labour market indicators have improved markedly in the past seven years.
Read full release >>11 July, 2008
Launch of the Ministry of Social Development’s Auckland Regional Plan
This year’s regional plan will be supported by the government’s $446 million investment in the Pathway to Partnership model.
Read full speech >>11 July, 2008
Ministry of Social Development Auckland Regional Plan launched
Helping young people and giving children the best possible start in life are two key aims of the 2008/09 Ministry of Social Development Auckland Regional Plan being launched today.
Read full release >>8 July, 2008
Charities Commission Board Appointed
Minister is pleased to announce the appointments to the Board of the Charities Commission.
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Portfolios
- Senior Citizens - Minister
- Disability Issues - Minister
- Community and Voluntary Sector - Minister
- Social Development and Employment - Minister
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