August 2020 - The Covid-19 lockdown period demanded new ways of responding to old problems. This provided an opportunity for family and sexual violence services, and child and family services, as well as many others, to reconsider their methods of both staff and service user engagement.  This report documents the findings of an online workshop faciliated by Dr Emily Keddell from the University of Otago with input from social service providers.  Read it here

August 2020 - CSIA, in partnership with Social Service Providers Aotearoa, have launched the Community Services across the Tasman series. This is a free online event bringing together speakers from across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia to share their insights, learnings, research and more. The three sessions include Service Adaptation, Employment and Inclusive Growth, and Social Investment and Commissioning. Tickets are limited! You can find out more and secure your spot here

The first session is Thursday 27 August at 11am NZ time via Zoom. From the comfort of your chair you will hear from CSIA CEO Belinda Drew, Lifewise NZ Practice and Development Manager Zoe Truell and Wesley Community Action and Inspiring Communities Director David Hanna. We also have the Good Things Foundation National Director Jessica Wilson who will share insights they have learned about digital adaptation, particularly for service users.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity. The borders may be closed, but we can still come together and share what’s working and what isn’t as we move into COVID-19 recovery. 

July 2020 - SSPA has the following new roles available for you to join our small active team here in Wellington.  Use your skills to support our organisations's work with social services throughout Aotearoa NZ.

Communications Advisor
Office Co-ordinator
Learning & Development Advisor

Visit our vacancies webpage or go to seek to view further details and to apply.

May 2020 - The community social services sector is welcoming the large Budget investment in jobs, training, emergency relief and public housing. This will assist families and community recovery for years to come. However, the Budget announcements fall short of the funding boost the community social services sector has called for.  Read the media release from SSPA.