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On 15 June 2023 it was confimed that Cabinet had taken the final step to confirm the social work pay equity claim settlement extension. This is a historic moment for our community-based social sector in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Social Service Providers Te Pai Ora o Aotearoa (SSPA) welcomes initiatives in Budget 2023 that will make a difference for families and whānau, and the community-based social services providers who support them.

For a limited time, Social Service Providers Te Pai Ora o Aotearoa (SSPA) is offering our members the opportunity to complete the online eLearning course Fundamentals of Safeguarding and Child Protection on a fees-free basis.

Today we are publishing our brief snapshot paper, highlighting key issues we are hearing from SSPA members throughout affected rōhe of Te Ika-a-Māui, and to outline some key calls to government at this time.

Nau Mai, Haere Mai ki Whakamanawa 2023 – The National Social Services Conference! 1 & 2 May 2023, Te Papa Tongarewa in beautiful Te Whanganui-a-Tara! Whakamanawa is the moment for all those working in social service mahi and across the social sector to hui together, be inspired, share learning and keep up-to-date with everything happening in our sector.

Social Service Providers Te Pai Ora o Aotearoa Annual Report 2022 is now available to read.

This is our 10th issue of our flagship magazine, and we are so happy to share it with you.

Workers and employers are welcoming the Government’s decision to extend pay equity to all social workers across Aotearoa New Zealand’s community-based social services.The Government’s decision announced today will mean 4,600 workers will receive equitable pay for the work they are doing every day.

Our Kaimahi Hauora Programme is SSPA’s way of championing a focus on holistic hauora for social services kaimahi in our communities.