From the Chair of the Board Shannon Pakura: As we look back on the year, I recognise that once again our social worker profession, and the communities we serve have faced tough, challenging times. However, it is heartening that we have had some highlights for the profession to celebrate in recent weeks. There was a… Read more »
Author: Patrick
Tribunal decision – Wastney
The Tribunal recently considered a charge against a social worker who was based in Christchurch. She had been employed by an NGO from 2017 at the time of the conduct reviewed by the Tribunal. The charge against the social worker included several factors which were said either individually or cumulatively to amount to professional misconduct… Read more »
Tribunal decision – Lynch
The Tribunal recently considered a charge against a social worker who worked as a social worker at a DHB until July 2019, and then at an NGO as a social worker in their Community Housing team, from November 2019 to July 2020. Her registration and practising certificate were suspended on an interim basis by the… Read more »
Board meeting dates – 2023
The SWRB Board meets throughout the year to approve registration applications. Only a completed application will go forward to the SWRB Board for approval. An application for registration must go through all the required checks and have police results back before going to a Board meeting. Applications that require reviewing prior to approval i.e. Fit & Proper concerns… Read more »
Onboard newsletter – October 2022
He ara pūkenga, he ara tauwhiro, hei whakamana mātā wata As the days lengthen and the sun holds more warmth, and Christmas decorations start to appear in shops I am reminded that the end of the year is fast approaching. With this, we know that many students will be completing their final year of studies… Read more »
Onboard newsletter – September 2022
Kia pai te rā Tauwhiro When I reflect on the past two years, I think of the significant contribution that social workers have made in communities, to different groups, supporting whānau and vulnerable members of our society. The collectivism effort of social workers made a positive difference to the day to day lives of whānau. From… Read more »
Kia pai te rā Tauwhiro
Message from the Board Chair When I reflect on the past two years, I think of the significant contribution that social workers have made in communities, to different groups, supporting whānau and vulnerable members of our society. The collective effort of social workers made a positive difference to the day to day lives of whānau. From… Read more »
Onboard newsletter – August 2022
He ara pūkenga, he ara tauwhiro, hei whakamana mātā wata Tēnā koutou katoa, Greetings to you all, Looking back a year ago, we had gone back into a COVID-19 lockdown. I am not sure if at that time we would have anticipated quite how many of us would go on to have first-hand, personal experience… Read more »
Onboard newsletter – July 2022
Hei mokimoki, hei piripiri, kei ngā manu tukutuku, kei ngā tauwhiro o te whakaaro nui,Huri, huri noa, tēnā koutou katoa! I greet our social workers who do such amazing work and to the many voices in our sector! As the country experiences all that a wet New Zealand winter month can offer, we hope that… Read more »
Onboard newsletter – June 2022
Matariki hunga nui, Matariki ahunga nui, Matariki manako nui At the SWRB, it has given us an opportunity to reflect on the mahi we have done, acknowledge the great work social workers are doing in their communities, learn together and share time (and kai!). We were also fortunate to be able to share some of… Read more »
