Advocacy Topics

The Families Commission advocates for families and whānau by acting as a catalyst for change.

We aim to raise awareness of family related issues with families and whanau, service providers and policy- and decision-makers.

Our current advocacy projects are outlined below.

Every child deserves the chance to thrive, belong and achieve but not every child gets that opportunity in New Zealand.
The New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse is the national centre for collating and disseminating information about domestic and family vio
The Public Health Association of New Zealand has announced its 2012 conference: Equity from the start – valuing our children, to be held 3
On the United Nations International Day of the Family, Chief Families Commissioner Carl Davidson says today’s theme of “Ensuring work family balance” is highly relevant to New Zealand.