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Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced new Board appointments and acknowledged an outgoing member.

The Families Commission is urging all families and whānau to complete the census tomorrow so that their needs are counted.

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has acknowledged Carl Davidson’s contribution to families as Chief Families Commissioner.

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced two new appointments to the Board of the Families Commission.

There are no silver bullets but the release yesterday of the Government’s response to the Productivity Commission’

The Families Commission says Fathers’ Day provides a timely opportunity to acknowledge a group of fathers who are often overlooked.

The Families Commission says it welcomes the focus on the needs of children in the package of Family Court reforms announced by the Minister of Justice today.

The new direction for the Families Commission will build on its recognised strengths in evaluation and research and will help to support the better social services for New Zealanders.

OPINION: On the United Nations International Day of the Family, Chief Families Commissioner Carl Davidson says employers should be more open to considering flexible work arrangements.