The Kempe Centre, Denver, Colorado, is hosting its second International virtual conference on Changing Child Welfare on October 4-7th 2021. The conference will bring together innovators, community members, practitioners and leaders in the field to share and learn from each other. They will discuss some of the newest ideas for practice, family and community engagement,… Read more »
Author: Patrick
Onboard newsletter – August 2021
Kei ngā ringa raupā o te whānau, kei ngā tauwhirio o te whakaaro nui, tēnā anō tatou katoa! To calloused hands working with whānau, to our valued social workers and those committed to the profession, greetings to you all! Kia kaha to everyone across the motu as we navigate another uncertain period of alert level… Read more »
Celebrating Pacific Social Work
The Social Work Regional Resource Centre of Oceania is holding a symposium ‘Celebrating Pacific Social Work’. The event will be held on Tuesday the 15th of March 2022 at the University of Auckland, South Auckland campus. All social workers are welcome to attend, and you can register to attend via this link. RSVP by 22nd… Read more »
Onboard newsletter – July 2021
He ara pūkenga, he ara tauwhiro, hei whakamana mātā waka.The many pathways of knowledge, the many pathways of social work, upholding the dignity of all As we wrap up this year’s Practising Certificate (PC) round, and a month that has given us everything that a New Zealand winter can offer, I wanted to reflect on… Read more »
Allied health social workers
The Social Workers Registration Board (the SWRB) is considering with interest a report on the role of allied health professionals in the health sector. The NZIER ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ report says the review of the country’s health and disability system provides an opportunity to make better use of allied health professionals, with an emphasis… Read more »
Onboard newsletter – June 2021
It is very grey at the moment as winter takes hold and we get used to more cold days than not. When the sun shines and skies are blue, that always provides an instant uplift in mood. I have also been buoyed by the Registration Team’s hard work (above) who have been answering thousands of… Read more »
Onboard newsletter – May 2021
He tauwhiro ara rau o te whakaaro nui, tēnā koutou katoa! The Practising Certificate round opens shortly on June 2nd which is a month later than usual but we’ve been using the time, working hard to improve the process. This year you will be able to renew your Practising Certificate*, make your declaration, and pay… Read more »
Onboard newsletter – April 2021
It was wonderful to see so many social workers gather together last month to celebrate the implementation of mandatory registration at an event held on World Social Work Day. Minister Carmel Sepuloni was the keynote speaker and she spoke highly of the resilience, ongoing mahi and compassion shown by social workers over this last year…. Read more »
Symposium – Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei
For us and our children after us. Live-streamed event to explore social work practice with Māori and Pasifika to contribute to your Continuing Professional Development.
Immunisation Advisory Centre
The Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC) are funded by the Ministry of Health to provide training and deliver education around the COVID vaccines to vaccinator and non-vaccinator workforces. IMAC are a nationwide organisation based at the School of Population Health at The University of Auckland. They provide New Zealanders with a local source of independent, factual information… Read more »
