Supporting Community Development
This section contains information about the programmes and initiatives that Family and Community Services is involved in to support communities in New Zealand.
Initiatives include:
- Integrated Contracts
Designed to simplify the contracting process for service providers. - Settling In
A programme that works with migrant and refugee communities to develop social services that meet their needs. - Local Services Mapping
A community-wide approach to improve services that support the well being of families and communities. - NGO Social Worker Study Awards
Supporting employees of non-government organisations (NGOs) who have previously studied, or who are already studying, and who want to complete a social work qualification that meets the educational requirements for social work registration. - Building Capacity in the Community Sector
A project that looks at what information, resources and services are currently available to help people run community and voluntary organisations and what is required. - Planning for an Influenza Pandemic
A resource for community organisations to make it easier for them to access information to help plan for an influenza pandemic. - Support for Community-Based Services for Families, Children and Young People
Pathway to Partnership is a multi-year strategy aimed at strengthening essential community based services for families, children and young people.


