Whānau Ora: Taskforce on Whānau-centred Initiatives
Background
In June 2009 Cabinet approved the establishment of the Whānau Ora Taskforce (the Taskforce). Its role is to develop a framework for a whānau-centred approach to whānau wellbeing and development.
The Taskforce has recommendatory powers only and reports to Minister Turia. It receives secretariat support from the Ministry of Social Development.
The Taskforce has five members. They are Professor Mason Durie (Chair), Rob Cooper, Suzanne Snively, Di Grennell, and Nancy Tuaine.
The Taskforce is seeking your views
The Taskforce has developed a discussion document, Whānau Ora: A whānau-centred approach to Māori wellbeing.
It sets out the Taskforce's proposed approach to ensure the best outcomes for whānau in the design and delivery of services, and the way some funding is allocated.
The Taskforce is seeking feedback on its proposal and invites you to provide it with your feedback. Your input will then help inform the Taskforce's final report to the Minister.
To provide comments download the feedback form and send your response to
or post to:
Whānau Ora Secretariat
Ministry of Social Development
PO Box 1556
Wellington 6011
Please provide feedback by Monday 30 November 2009.
Next steps
The Taskforce is required to report back to Minister Turia in January 2010.
Minister Turia will report to Cabinet in February 2010 with recommendations for change.
