A reminder that 21 March is World Social Work Day – a day to celebrate our social workers, whether it’s with a morning tea or a get-together to talk about lives turned around, thanks to a social worker.

I have met with the Privacy Commissioner, who is conducting an inquiry into MSD’s proposed contract requirement that providers share identifiable data on clients. There has been a large response to their survey – thanks to those of you who responded. 

We will be sending in our submission today to the Select Committee considering this important Bill which is proposing significant changes to the CYPF Act.

This year's conference is for all those working in social services, whether as practitioners, administrators, researchers or policy makers. Beyond Boundaries: Collaboration in Action is at Te Papa on 4 and 5 September.