We are the collective of social service providers walking alongside children, rangatahi & whānau every day.
Social Service Providers Te Pai Ora o Aotearoa has over 200 members – our members are community-based social service organisations throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, and people working alongside social services. We strengthen the social sector through advocacy and engagement, learning and development, relationships and sector leadership. Our mahi contributes to ensuring children, rangatahi and whānau can thrive now and intergenerationally.
News
Auditor-General’s inquiry into Oranga Tamariki’s procurement and contract management process circa 2023-2025
Media Release: Response to Auditor General’s inquiry into Oranga Tamariki procurement and contract management
Media Release - Community-based Social Sector welcomes $190m Social Investment Fund – calls for a fair and sustainable approach
Upcoming events
Recent resource library uploads
Click on any of the listings below to check out some of the latest content added to our Resource Library.
The Second Te Aorerekura Action Plan - Breaking the Cycle of Violence
Pay Equity Update February 2025
Te Pai Ora SSPA submission on the Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill
Helping adults understand, recognise and respond to concerning sexualised behaviour of rangatahi
Whakawhanaungatanga opportunities
To hui with other members kanohi ki te kanohi and online, including at Whakamanawa – The National Social Services Conference.
Discounted learning & development
Member discounts for our learning and development workshops, focused on strengthening social services practice.
Kia Mauri Ora Magazine
Get every issue of Te Pai Ora SSPA’s flagship magazine sent to you, plus a 20% discount on additional copies.
Stay up-to-date
Receive Te Whakahou, our weekly Te Pai Ora SSPA e-pānui, with curated information on key developments and opportunities, plus other members-only alerts.
Collective advocacy
Have your say and know your interests are being advocated for as a social services provider – including on positive change for children, rangatahi and whānau.
Members-only invites
Invitations to hui and wānanga on key kaupapa, in real-time.