Whanau Ora : Report of the Taskforce on Whanau-Centred Initiatives

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Relational Management 6.4.5 Key to Whānau <strong>Ora</strong> are relationships. Whānau functioning and whānau structures are largely constructed around interpersonal relationships and outcomes reflect <strong>the</strong> ways in which whānau manage those relationships. Whānau strength depends on sustainable relationships; provider effectiveness depends on being able to establish working relationships with whānau; and funder efficiency similarly depends on <strong>the</strong> way in which relationships with providers and o<strong>the</strong>r key stakeholders are managed. 6.4.6 Sound governance and management requires attention to building and sustaining relationships and creating a system built on mutual trust and respect. 6.4.7 Relationships will be streng<strong>the</strong>ned when decisions are shared. Setting whānau objectives, for example, should involve whānau members as well as providers; indicators to measure progress should be jointly decided by funders and providers; and government policies that impact on Whānau <strong>Ora</strong> should take into account <strong>the</strong> views <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Whānau <strong>Ora</strong> network. 6.4.8 The <strong>Taskforce</strong> strongly endorses relational approaches to service delivery, management and governance and recognises <strong>the</strong> importance <strong>of</strong> trust as a determinant <strong>of</strong> success. It is apparent that, despite <strong>the</strong> billions <strong>of</strong> dollars <strong>of</strong> funding that has been poured into <strong>the</strong> social services area, <strong>the</strong> longterm outcomes have been deficient and <strong>the</strong>refore a new model <strong>of</strong> delivery is required. Establishing and Managing a Fund for Whānau Wellbeing 6.4.9 Whānau <strong>Ora</strong> must be adequately resourced to achieve <strong>the</strong> objectives that have been set in a flexible and responsive manner. Future resourcing must also take into account changing cost pressures and demands. The size <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> resource will depend on <strong>the</strong> scope <strong>of</strong> operations and <strong>the</strong> extent to which some whānau functions are undertaken within existing budgets. In any event a dedicated appropriation that will contribute to positive whānau outcomes is critical to conferring a high level <strong>of</strong> confidence and permitting longer-term planning. Because <strong>the</strong> goals <strong>of</strong> Whānau <strong>Ora</strong> range across all sectors, <strong>the</strong>re is a case for a whole-<strong>of</strong>-government approach to funding, with an appropriation derived from a number <strong>of</strong> votes. 6.4.10 Unbundling and combining appropriations from several votes in order to establish a dedicated whānau fund will raise questions about priorities, accountabilities and <strong>the</strong> relationship between Whānau <strong>Ora</strong> and o<strong>the</strong>r fund holders who have similar objectives. For departments and ministries fur<strong>the</strong>r questions will concern <strong>the</strong> quantum <strong>of</strong> funding, <strong>the</strong> purposes for which funding is devolved, and <strong>the</strong> addition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most efficiently structured way <strong>of</strong> resourcing Whānau <strong>Ora</strong> to achieve <strong>the</strong> desired outcomes. While <strong>the</strong> funds in question will integrate all programmes that have some impact on whānau <strong>the</strong>se will combine with o<strong>the</strong>r programmes that are whānau specific. Fur<strong>the</strong>r, once funds have been reallocated for Whānau <strong>Ora</strong>, <strong>the</strong> nature <strong>of</strong> residual responsibilities <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> agencies towards whānau will also require specification. 52
6.4.11 Unbundling needs to take into account a range <strong>of</strong> functions and activities, including but not limited to: • working directly with whānau • early intervention • benefits from investing in Whānau <strong>Ora</strong> for <strong>the</strong> more effective achievement <strong>of</strong> long-term outcomes • developing a reporting framework focused on whānau outcomes • establishing a Trust and regional panels • provider capability and capacity building • research, evaluation and monitoring. 6.4.12 Although <strong>the</strong> rationale for <strong>the</strong> fund and <strong>the</strong> size <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> fund pose significant questions which must be addressed, <strong>Taskforce</strong> members agree that a fund should be established and responsibility for <strong>the</strong> governance and management <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> fund should be devolved to a governance group. Governance responsibilities include ensuring that: • funds contribute directly to whānau wellbeing • funds are allocated in a fair and transparent manner • contractual arrangements conform to ethical and business standards. 6.4.13 Ano<strong>the</strong>r important aspect <strong>of</strong> governance will be setting funding priorities and developing a contractual framework suitable for providers. Decisions will also need to be made about how a regional presence will be included in <strong>the</strong> governance arrangements, through, for example, a regional representation on <strong>the</strong> governance body or by way <strong>of</strong> devolved decisionmaking to regional panels. Inter-Sectoral Liaison 6.4.14 A special fund for Whānau <strong>Ora</strong> and a governance entity for <strong>the</strong> fund cannot be considered in isolation from o<strong>the</strong>r agencies and programmes. A fur<strong>the</strong>r governance goal will be to establish networks at national, regional and local levels. National networks will include government agencies that have responsibilities for whānau wellbeing. While a Trust will provide a focus for whānau at a national level, responsibility for whānau will also continue to be a function <strong>of</strong> many government departments. 6.4.15 As a specialist organisation, <strong>the</strong> Trust will have a significant role to play in policies and programmes that impact on whānau and will have especially close working relationships with Te Puni Kōkiri, <strong>the</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Social Development, <strong>the</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Justice, <strong>the</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health and <strong>the</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education. It will also interact with relevant Crown entities. Clarity around areas <strong>of</strong> responsibility will be important. O<strong>the</strong>rwise <strong>the</strong>re could be duplication, fragmentation and confusion, or alternatively service gaps, selective targeting and unilateral decisions about role. 53
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