Work Programmes
Our research and experience has led us to identify deliverables that we consider will make the most significant contribution to our outcomes and to the Government's priorities. These deliverables are detailed in the work programmes and initiatives which the Ministry undertakes.
This month's feature programme:
The Connecting Diverse Communities (CDC) project is a whole-of-government approach designed to improve and better co-ordinate initiatives across government agencies to promote social cohesion and stronger relations between diverse ethnic, cultural and religious communities
The Initiatives to Improve Social Cohesion: An International Perspective paper was published in January 2009.
Current Work Programmes
Out of School Services Five Year Action Plan
Work on the Five-Year Action Plan for Out of School Services is progressing well. The first Extended Services are operating, the Out of School Services Advisory Group is meeting monthly and simplified information about the CYF approval process is now available for providers.
Community-Based Social Services
We work with community organisations, supporting and coordinating services to ensure all New Zealand families and communities have access to high quality help, no matter where they live.
Taskforce for Action on Violence Within Families
The Taskforce was established in June 2005 to advise the Family Violence Ministerial Team on how to make improvements to the way family violence is addressed, and to eliminate family violence in New Zealand.
An update on the Taskforce's work was posted in September 2008.
Youth Gangs in New Zealand
Tackling the issues which lead young people to join gangs is a priority for the Ministry. We work with many other agencies to help steer young people off the street and into a more stable future.
The New Zealand Carers' Strategy and Five-year Action Plan
New Zealand is a society that values individuals, families, whanau or aiga who support others who need help with their everyday living.
