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Whaea Te Owai Gemmel and Whaea Hera Pierce, meeting with Undersecretary Jan Logie
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TOAH-NNEST is excited at the development of the Joint Venture announced by Undersecretary Jan Logie on 28 September 2018. Ten Cabinet Ministers and Chief Executives working together to ensure a collaborative and integrated “whole-of-Government" response to addressing the unacceptably high rates of family and sexual violence in Aotearoa is a positive step in the right direction.
A partnership with Māori is an essential piece of the new way of working. Te Rōpū (Independent Māori body) has been set up as an interim advisory group to work with the Crown, Ministers and the joint venture to help inform National strategic development and ensure aronga Māori are included.
The specialist sexual violence sector has worked for many years and called on Governments of the day to collaborate with the sector to address the harm caused by sexual violence.and we are hopeful the new joint venture will ensure collective responsibility is held at both Government and NGO levels to ultimately end sexual violence in Aotearoa.
The first most significant short-term piece of work will be the development of a national strategy and action plan. This will set a clear direction for our collective commitment to reduce family and sexual violence, clarifying the most critical strategic objectives and identifying the actions required across the system. The work will then focus on implementing the action plan.
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TOAH-NNEST is saddened to hear of the passing of the inspirational Eva McGauley last week. Eva worked hard to make a difference for survivors in Aotearoa, contributing in so many ways. We are grateful to have witnessed the power of youth leadership and her determination to see funding being invested in developing online support for young people who are impacted by sexual violence.
Moe mai rā e te wahine toa.
To read more about what Eva has achieved click here
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Ngā Kaitiaki Mauri Updates
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Ngā kōrero o te wā
Ngā mihi maioha mai i te Ūpoko o te Ika ki a koutou o ngā hau e wha o te motu.
Aue tata atu tātou ki te mutunga o te tau Pākeha, e whā pea ngā wiki ki te Kirihimete! Ka mōhio tātou ehara te Kirihimete te wā harikoa mō etahi whānau, nā reira kia kaha koutou ngā kaimahi, ngā kaiawhina hei arataki, hei tautoko ngā tamariki, mokopuna, ngā whānau katoa e noho pōuri ai nā te kore kainga, kore kai, kore pūtea rānei.
Huge mihi to all our NKM whānau, Government, Community and key stakeholders as we rapidly approach the end of 2018.
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NKM Wānanga
NKM will be holding wānanga around the motu over the next 6 months.The wānanga will focus on helping kaimahi Māori (who work with whānau affected by mahi tūkino) within Marae or community based kaupapa Māori hauora and social services.
Further details for the wānanga will be available in January 2019.
If you are interested in attending a wānanga, please register your interest by emailing admin@toah-nnest.org.nz
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Kaupapa Māori Good Practice Guidelines
NKM Pae members are in the early stages of developing KM good practice guidelines. A literature review is underway and we are excited about this hugely important kaupapa to inform good practice across the entire sector from an aronga Māori.
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Te Matatini 2019
NKM is thrilled to have secured a stall at Te Matatini (National Kapa Haka competition) at Westpac stadium, Wellington.
It’s one of the biggest events in Māoridom where whānau from all around Aotearoa and Australia come together to watch, celebrate, compete and support kapa haka rōpū. While the groups are performing during the days there will be stalls placed around the venue for kai, merchandise and wellbeing.
NKM is placed in the Haurora section where our kuia will be interacting with whānau. There will be kaupapa Māori resources and the chance to come and have a kōrero. We want to let whānau know who we are and what we do as an organisation
Nau mai, haere mai ki te tēneti o Ngā Kaitiaki Mauri
If you're interested in coming along to Te Matatini, tickets are available to buy
For more information click here
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Te Mata Punenga o te Kotahi Research Symposium, October 2018
NKM National Office kaimahi attended a 2-day symposium hosted by Te Ati Awa, Te Kotahi Research Institute and Te Atawhai o te Ao at Te Wharewaka in Te Whanganui-ā-Tara last month
Latest research project findings from ‘He kokonga whare’ including a project on sexual violence lead by Dr Leonie Pihama were presented. It was a great opportunity to network with kairangahau Māori and kaimahi from a wide range of social services, tertiary institutions, NGO’s and Government Departments.
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E-Learning Pilot:
Introduction to Specialist Sexual Violence Crisis Work
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On the 30th of October, TOAH NNEST Tauiwi caucus launched the next phase of pilots for the E-Learning. We have chosen to run 2 pilots at the same time, using to our advantage the online delivery space.
One of the pilots, Pilot 2, includes sexual violence experts and key internal stakeholders who are testing:
- Usability of the Learning Hub; and
- Content.and learner experience.
The other pilot, Pilot 3, includes 3 organisations who are doing the course as a team, Through this process, beyond what is listed above, we are also exploring:
- What will work in integrating this course within the workplace?
- How could workplaces use the social functions of the Learning Hub?
- What do organisations need to run this by themselves?
Across Pilot 2 and 3, we have a total of 81 participants testing and exploring this e-Learning course. Some learnings so far:
- It is easy for TOAH NNEST to administer the Learning Hub, and we could have double the learners without too much extra effort;
- The length, voice and visual elements of the videos are really important for learner engagement;
- The Learning Hub is easy to use and most people are accessing without additional support.
Miriam Sessa
If you have any questions about the E-Learning Pilot please contact
tauiwiprevention@toahnnest.org.nz
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Tauiwi Prevention Webinar Series
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Join Judy O'Brien and Angelo Libeau in exploring some of the theoretical underpinnings that connect LGBTQIA+ rights, sexual violence prevention, and crisis support and some practical ways of delivering prevention messages to young people that are inclusive and engaging.
Click here to access the Trello board where all the readings suggested from the webinar are stored
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TOAH NNEST Tauiwi Caucus and Mohawk Media invite you to review the video we are developing about trauma and the brain.
Click on this link to watch the video and add your comments on-screen. You won’t need a Review Studio account to participate, but you will be asked for your email address and name when you login.
Click here - to download a how-to guide for Reviewstudio.
Please note that this video is an animated storyboard with guide vocals, so is a work in progress. A full animation with final voiceover and artwork will be produced once we have completed this review process.
We appreciate the 39 comments we have received so far and will be keeping this round of feedback open until the 13th December.
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Uber launches Driving Change campaign in NZ to address gender-based violence prevention
Last week, Uber announced a suite of initiatives specifically targeted for Australia and New Zealand. These are designed to activate the company's network of employees, riders, driver- and delivery-partners across the region to raise awareness and drive prevention efforts in our communities.
This includes:
1) Financial grants for the Sexual Abuse Prevention Network (SAPN2) Practical education: For both driver-partners and riders to help improve awareness and prevention of women’s safety
2) in New Zealand and WESNET (Women’s Services Network) in Australia, to assist them to continue to do their work in the community.and
gender based violence. The company has already hosted training sessions for locally-based employees.
3) Awareness: On Sunday 25 November, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, all riders and driver-partners will see a message in the Uber app highlighting the importance of taking a stand for women’s safety.
Click here for more info
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International Events 2019
- Ending Gender-Based, Family and Community Violence - SSWR 2019 Annual Conference - San Francisco, United States - 16-20 Jan 2019 Click here to register
- Prevent, Respect, Respond: Preventing and responding to sexual harm in the tertiary education sector - Melbourne, Australia - 5-6 Feb 2019 Click here to register
- International Conference on Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence, and Increasing Access - EVAWI annual conference - San Diego, California, United States - 22-25 Apr 2019 Click here to register
- Sexual Violence Research Initiative Forum 2019 - Cape Town, South Africa - 21-24 Oct 2019 Click here to register - Click here to submit an abstract
For further information about other events happening across the country please visit NZ Family Violence Clearinghouse's events page
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Work in the sector...
Waikato University is advertising for a Violence Prevention Coordinator Click here to see the full ad
Counselling Services Centre is advertising for an after-hours Crisis Worker Click here to see the full ad
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