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How (or even if) we should be using Generative AI tools, like ChatGPT and Copilot, in the social services sector is a big, difficult question that many providers, as well as researchers and peak bodies are wrestling with. Seeking answers is complicated by the fact that the technology is already here and developing at pace. In this extract from Kia Mauri Ora magazine, we talk to Dougal Stott about his experiences bringing Generative AI tools into Te Whare Hauora Ōtautahi Women's Refuge.

The latest issue of Te Pai Ora SSPA's flagship, biannual magazine is out now. In this issue we talk to three experts about their views and experiences of using Generative AI in our sector, we learn more about a transformative model of care being developed by Kirikiriroa Family Services Trust, and we hear about how pop-up museums are telling the stories of care-experienced rangatahi.

The 2026 Budget prioritises infrastructure, defence and law and order, but does nothing to ease the enormous cost pressures facing whānau and the community services that support them, warns social services national organisation Te Pai Ora SSPA.

Help us to learn more about how our sector is using, or not, Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini, in this quick anonymous survey.