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

• developing a robust methodology for measuring <strong>the</strong> difference made by whānau-centred
interventions (potentially with a set <strong>of</strong> indicators) that includes some measures based on
whānau strengths (e.g. capacity to transfer values, culture, lifestyles and to act as trustees
for <strong>the</strong>ir members)
• developing a framework for monitoring and audit procedures, including procedures that
will allow government to measure <strong>the</strong> difference being made by providers in relation to <strong>the</strong>
funding level.
Membership and Chair
The <strong>Taskforce</strong> will comprise five to eight people who have expertise in whānau health, education,
cultural transmission, social innovation, economics, justice, housing and service delivery.
<strong>Report</strong>ing Timeline
The <strong>Taskforce</strong> will report to <strong>the</strong> Minister on progress at two-monthly intervals, starting in
July 2009 and ending in January 2010.
The <strong>Taskforce</strong> will provide <strong>the</strong> Minister with <strong>the</strong> draft consultation document in September 2009.
It will release its consultation document publicly in October 2009.
It will report back formally to <strong>the</strong> Minister for <strong>the</strong> Community and Voluntary Sector
by <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> January 2010.
Supporting structures
The <strong>Taskforce</strong> will be supported by a dedicated secretariat, to be based in <strong>the</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Social
Development.
As approved by Cabinet 8 June 2009.
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