The Journey of VOYCE: powered by persistence, purpose and parternship,
VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai was born from the determination of children and young people in care who refused to let their voices go unheard.
In this Kai & Kōrero session, Tracie Shipton (CE) and Cameron McKay (National Care-Experienced Youth Participation Advisor) shared their presentation from the recent VOYCE conference, Kōkiri: The Future Speaks. They reflected on the courageous journey that led to the establishment of Aotearoa’s independent advocacy organisation for tamariki and rangatahi with care experience.
Tracing the movement from grassroots youth activism to nationwide collaboration, Tracie and Cameron shared how young people’s lived experience, sector advocacy, philanthropic partnership and community leadership came together to create powerful and enduring change.