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21 May, 2013

Young people leading the way at Lifehack Weekends

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is impressed with projects developed by young New Zealanders during a series of Lifehack weekends held around the country in April.

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20 May, 2013

Funding continues to resolve historic abuse claims

The Government has committed $16 million over the next four years to continue the Ministry’s successful Historic Claims Resolution Process for those abused in care.

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16 May, 2013

Microfinance support for people on low incomes

The Government is supporting New Zealanders on low incomes with a suite of measures designed to help them become more independent.

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16 May, 2013

Change from state housing to social housing

Budget 2013 makes fundamental changes to the way the Government delivers housing assistance to those most in need, Housing Minister Nick Smith and Social Development Minister Paula Bennett say.

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16 May, 2013

More intensive support through welfare reform

A further investment of $188.6 million for the next stage of welfare reform will ensure beneficiaries get more intensive support to move from welfare to work, Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says.

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16 May, 2013

Commitment to Children’s Action Plan continues

The Government is committed to protecting vulnerable children through the Children’s Action Plan, Chair of the Ministerial Oversight Group Paula Bennett says.

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16 May, 2013

$35m for extended family raising children

Funding of $35 million over four years has been set aside in contingency for extended family members caring for children, recognising the difficult job they do.

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14 May, 2013

Families Commission Board appointments

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett announces new Families Commission Board appointments and acknowledges an outgoing member.

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7 May, 2013

Budgeting Services get extra funding

The Government is supporting people on low incomes by investing more money into organisations providing budgeting advice and support.

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26 April, 2013

Growing up in NZ study receives more funding

The Government has committed $5.6 million over two years from Vote Social Development to the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal study, led by the University of Auckland.

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26 April, 2013

Future Focus continues to make a difference

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says Future Focus changes are reducing reliance on welfare and saving taxpayer dollars.

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24 April, 2013

Welfare reforms working for young people

More young people are going off benefit into work and education, with better support to be independent thanks to the Government’s welfare reforms.

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23 April, 2013

Prime Minister’s Youth Mental Health Project progressing well

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is pleased with progress on MSD-led initiatives within the Prime Minister’s Youth Mental Health Project.

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18 April, 2013

Minister welcomes Children’s Health Camps rebrand

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has hosted an event at Parliament to celebrate the rebranding of Children’s Health Camps.

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15 April, 2013

Confidential Listening Service extended

Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain has announced the extension of the Confidential Listening and Assistance Service until 30 June 2015.

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14 April, 2013

Benefit numbers fall

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says there are 29,000 fewer New Zealanders receiving benefits since the last quarter.

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10 April, 2013

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren provide valuable advice

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is working with Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) to discuss support for their members.

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9 April, 2013

Welfare reforms pass into law

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett welcomes the passing of the Social Security (Benefit Categories and Work Focus) Amendment Bill into law.

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5 April, 2013

Funding improvements for out of school care

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced changes to the funding system for Out of School Care (OSCAR) programmes.

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4 April, 2013

Focus on work leads to success in Dunedin

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today congratulated local success in Dunedin through work and training programmes.

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28 March, 2013

Living Alone Payments Bill passes into law

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett welcomes the passing of the Social Assistance (Living Alone Payments) Amendment Bill into law.

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26 March, 2013

Welfare Reforms the right direction

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett welcomes the next stage of debate on welfare reform amidst continued public support for it.

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19 March, 2013

Vulnerable children better protected by Social Workers in Hospitals initiative

The National Government’s decision to introduce Social Workers in Hospitals is making a difference by better protecting children says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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13 March, 2013

Census provides work experience and jobs

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has welcomed a deal which has provided two weeks paid full-time work experience in the Census call centre.

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12 March, 2013

Serious health issues addressed for children in care

The $43.7 million initiative to provide Gateway Assessments for children in care is making a difference says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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4 March, 2013

Advocacy service continues to receive funding

There have been no cuts to government funding to the Benefit Advocacy Information Service and the Ministry of Social Development continues to fund this advocacy service in line with other similar organisations.

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3 March, 2013

2012 saw Benefit Numbers Decrease

The number of people on the Domestics Purposes Benefit, Invalids Benefit and Unemployment Benefit all decreased in 2012.

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1 March, 2013

Treasure your children this Children’s Day

Children’s Day is officially marked on Sunday 3 March, but the entire weekend will see communities get together across the country to celebrate children and positive parenting.

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28 February, 2013

Innovative social media projects reach out to young people

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today launched the Social Media Innovations Fund with five projects to focus on improving youth mental health.

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28 February, 2013

Benefit figures under forecast

With a focus on helping people off welfare and into work, benefit numbers have remained below predictions despite the economic conditions.

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