04 - 06 April 2022
The National Social Services Conference
Conference Programme
Whakamanawa will run across each of the three days in the mornings, ending at 12:30pm, making it an engaging, inspiring and comfortable virtual experience. View the full programme to see what's in store.
Note: Download the full Conference guide here.
If you prefer a word document accessible version, find it here.
4 April | Day 1: Staying grounded
9:40am
9:50am
10:20am
8:30am
9:15am
Introducing our Conference programme
Michèle A’Court, MC
Keynote Kaikōrero
Matt Brown, She is Not Your Rehab
Mihi Whakatau
Ngāti Toa Rangatira - Dr Taku Parai
Virtual interactive Conference space opens
Welcome address
Dr Claire Achmad, CEO SSPA
Opening message
Prime Minister Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
Morning tea break
11:20am
11:30am
10:35am
12:25pm
12:30pm
12:15pm
Panel kōrerorero: Reflecting on the big issues in social services mahi and practice
Young leaders from across the social sector in kōrero with Dr Claire Achmad, featuring Gracey Nam (Barnardos); Karah Mackie (VOYCE Whakarongo Mai); Rose Jones (Purapura Whetu); Whitney Taie-Hurley (Presbytarian Support Upper South Island).
Reminders & preview of apōpō
Wrap-up reflections from Day 1
Voices from Ngā Hau e Wha
Close off Day 1
Keynote & Kōrerorero: Restorative, radical and web of life systems change
Louise Marra, Founder of Unity House
Wellness break
Kaha Rawa with a grounding breath practice
9:30am
5 April | Day 2: Challenging our thinking
9:15am
10:20am
9:25am
8:30am
Virtual interactive Conference space opens
Morning tea break
11:20am
11:30am
12:15pm
12:25pm
12:30pm
10:30am
Keynote Kaikōrero
Chappie Te Kani, Tumu Whakarae Secretary for Children and Chief Executive, Oranga Tamariki
Reminders & preview of apōpō
Wellness break
Nau Mau Tau Mai
Wrap-up reflections from Day 2
Voices from Ngā Hau e Wha
Close off Day 2
Sessions: (3 concurrent streams, choose one to attend)
- A Fair Chance for All – The Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Breaking the Cycle of Persistent Disadvantage Engagement -Facilitated by Dr Ganesh Nana, Chair, and Nigel Taptiklis, Principal Advisor, Productivity Commission
- Aotearoa’s Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy - Facilitated by the Child Wellbeing Unit, Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet
- Te Aorerekura - National Strategy to Eliminate Family Violence and Sexual Violence - Facilitated by Facilitated by Emma Powell, Sandz Peipi and Mary Beresford-Jones, Joint Venture
Welcome to Day 2
Michèle A’Court, MC
Grounding welcome
Khali Philip-Barbara, Director, Kahurangi Consultants
Workshop Sessions: (3 concurrent streams, choose one to attend)
- Do the labels we use for certain populations create exclusion?
- Debbie Hager, University of Auckland
- E raka te maui, e raka te katau - A community can use the skill of its people
- Jane Bennett & Louisa Webster, Youth Horizons Kia Puāwai
- Resisting Burnout: The Zone of Fabulousness
- Julie Sach, Tautoko Mai Sexual Harm Support
6 April | Day 3: Future directions
8:30am
9:15am
9:25am
10:10am
Welcome to Day 3
Michèle A’Court, MC
Grounding welcome
Khali Philip-Barbara, Director, Kahurangi Consultants
Breakfast & Kōrero
Hon Kelvin Davis, Minister for Children
Engagement Session: Future of Social Sector Commissioning
Hon Carmel Sepuloni, Minister for Social Development & Employment
Ministry of Social Development Future of Social Sector Commissioning Project Team
Micro break
Morning tea break
10:20am
11:00am
11:10am
11:30am
12:10pm
12:25pm
12:30pm
Final wrap up & feedback session
Karakia whakamutunga
Keynote Kaikōrero
Māhera Maihi, Chief Executive and Founder, Mā Te Huruhuru Charitable Trust
Future Directions Case Study: Chip Packet Project New Zealand
Terrena Griffiths, National Coordinator, Chip Packet Project New Zealand and Rachel Dunn, Lifewise
Panel kōrerorero: Imagining anew - Communities and systems in the time of COVID-19 & beyond
Panelists in kōrero with Dr Claire Achmad, including Judge Frances Eivers, Children’s Commissioner; Marcus Akuhata-Brown, Pou Whakatere - Deputy Secretary, Māori, Ministry of Justice.
Whakamanawa 2022 closes
Wellness break & Whakamanawa Photo Challenge Sharing
8:45am
Conference supported by
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Become a Member of sspa
You don’t need to be a member of SSPA to attend Whakamanawa, but we always welcome applications to join our rōpū championing community-based social services mahi with children, rangatahi, families and whānau. Members of SSPA
are part of a 200+ strong national network, and you will benefit from SSPA’s sector leadership, and and opportunities to contribute your whakaaro to shape strong outcomes for whanau.
As a member, you’ll receive our weekly e-pānui, and you’ll be the first to hear about upcoming learning and development opportunities, exclusive member hui on important kaupapa, and opportunities to contribute your whakaaro shaping strong outcomes for whānau. All members receive a copy of Kia Mauri Ora, SSPA’s biannual magazine celebrating social service excellence in Aotearoa. Find out more and apply for full or affiliate membership here:
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