1 Amota Meeting Presentation July 2013

Today, approximately 45 agencies are actively involved in the network. Funding was been secured for a Family Violence Network Coordinator who is housed within the host agency – Hutt Union & Community Health Services (HUCHS). It is timely for Network agencies to start thinking strategically about the direction of the Network. In November 2011, the network was rebranded as Āhuru Mōwai O Te Awakairangi. The name reflects the future direction of the Network; the phrase āhuru mōwai means a calm, sheltered haven, Awakairangi is the original name of the Hutt Valley. The key to change has to be sustainable in the future, and what better way to envision that future than to move towards prevention. 2 Amota Meeting Presentation July 2013

a) Take a leadership role in social commentary  Explore options for use of social and other media (twitter, face book, newsletters, website)  Monitor legislation and policy comment where applicable  Be a voice for family violence issues in Te Awakairangi The network gains an increased profile and impact through social commentary The network is asked for comment or advice by media and agencies Face book Green Paper Consultancy Media Release Annual Plan Amota Meeting Presentation July 2013

b)Raise public awareness of and encourage action against violence within families in the HV Coordinate and support White Ribbon day Blow the Whistle Te Awakairang i wide “It’s NOT Ok!” campaign Network and Coordinator provide education workshops to Hutt community Successful events take place. Development and dissemination of Safety Cards 15 workshops or presentations provided Car Rally Naenae White Ribbon Ambassadors Workshops/ Presentations Lions Club Grandparents Raising Grandchildren District Nurses Schools 4 Amota Meeting Presentation July 2013

c) Participation in the network helps to strengthen the capacity of network agencies to reduce violence within families  Agencies share information at monthly meetings  Presenters on relevant topics at monthly meetings  Circulation of relevant information by or other means to network members  Know a wide range of family violence agencies and what their work entails  Share resources and training Increased membership of network Positive feedback from network members Service Directory Meetings Speakers Local Providers Networking Feed Back 5 Amota Meeting Presentation July 2013

d) Work together to explore long term planning, and maintain funding for the long term sustainability of the network and agencies  Working group meetings  Planning days  Build better relationships with key stakeholders  Sustain network coordinators position  Develop regional and national relationships with other similar networks Strategic and business plan delivered Ongoing, sustainable funding secured for Network coordinator position Sustained representation on the Hutt Valley Governance Group Successful funding applications Formal and informal agreements developed with relevant agencies including local iwi and other communities of interest Network representative attends regional or national meetings Safe Hutt Valley DHB- VIP Secured Funding for Coordinators Position Developing relationships with other FV coordinators 6 Amota Meeting Presentation July 2013

Know a wide range of family violence services available in the Hutt Valley Attendance at meetings Attendance of DV awareness raising projects Service Directory Consistent attendance at Network meetings Indicators for Success Service Directory Consistent & Increased Attendance at Meetings Consultancy 7 Amota Meeting Presentation July 2013

Raise awareness of family violence through the use of shared events and activities, and as a result:  Families and the community know what services are available, and  Families can access, and are empowered to access, appropriate services Community Events Community Education Media Raised awareness though education Increased demand for education Campaigns such as Blow the whistle and White ribbon day are successful Awareness Raising Campaigns Car Rally White Ribbon Ambassadors Āhuru Mōwai Song 8 Amota Meeting Presentation July 2013

Commit to working together to ensure best practice. Best Practice Discussions Share resources and training. Community Education Funding for projects is secured Safety cards are printed and disseminated Community Training/ Case Study— Safety Cards 9 Amota Meeting Presentation July 2013

Hold regular (monthly) networking hui. Meetings HeldIncreased Network meeting attendance Work together to achieve an independent, sustainable network. Network coordinator position funding is secured Network Strategic Plan developed Network Branding is easily recognised Ongoing, sustainable funding secured for Network coordinator position World safety Conference Community Van Local conference Community Safety Awards Funding Secured White Ribbon Committee Glenn Inquiry 10 Amota Meeting Presentation July 2013

Primary Prevention: White Ribbon Events Community Awareness Education Other Ideas Amota Meeting Presentation July 2013