Whakarongo

Welcome to Whakarongo - the podcast representing the voices of thousands of tamariki and rangatahi in state care in Aotearoa.  Last year, we marched to parliament calling on the government to uphold six promises relating to our basic rights, and this year we’re talking to the young people affected by those promises being broken. This episode is about Isabella Kenney - and the promise to be listened to. We also talk to Niah Fotu, a member of the VOYCE Kaiwhakamana team about the mahi that she does, and how she advocates for the voices of young people in care. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If listening to this podcast brings up any issues for you, and you need to talk - we recommend reaching out to a trusted friend or adult. Youthline: 0800 376 633 VOYCE Free Hotline: 0800 4 VOYCE (0800 486 923) VOYCE Website: www.voyce.org.nz Instagram: @voycenz Facebook: @VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai  Tiktok: @Voyce_WhakarongoMai For media enquiries, please contact podcast@voyce.org.nz

Welcome to Whakarongo - the podcast representing the voices of thousands of tamariki and rangatahi in state care in Aotearoa.  Last year, we marched to parliament calling on the government to uphold six promises relating to our basic rights, and this year we’re talking to the young people affected by those promises being broken. This episode is about Kai Hoffman - and the promise of being taken care of. We also talk to Aaron Hendry, the founder of KickBack about his work to help end youth homelessness. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If listening to this podcast brings up any issues for you, and you need to talk - we recommend reaching out to a trusted friend or adult. If you’re experiencing homelessness and need help or want to talk to someone about your options, head to the VOYCE website to find our list of resources.  Youthline: 0800 376 633 VOYCE Free Hotline: 0800 4 VOYCE (0800 486 923) VOYCE Website: www.voyce.org.nz Instagram: @voycenz Facebook: @VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai  Tiktok: @Voyce_WhakarongoMai  For media enquiries, please contact podcast@voyce.org.nz 

Welcome to Whakarongo - the podcast representing the voices of thousands of tamariki and rangatahi in state care in Aotearoa.  Last year, we marched to parliament calling on the government to uphold six promises relating to our basic rights, and this year we’re talking to the young people affected by those promises being broken. This episode is about Aaliyah - and the promise of help and access to education.   We also talk to Isaac Heron, co-founder of TE4CL (Tertiary Education 4 Care Leavers), a charity that is aiming to make education access easier for those leaving care in Aotearoa.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If listening to this podcast brings up any issues for you, and you need to talk - we recommend reaching out to a trusted friend or adult. Youthline: 0800 376 633 VOYCE Free Hotline: 0800 4 VOYCE (0800 486 923) VOYCE Website: www.voyce.org.nz Instagram: @voycenz Facebook: @VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai  Tiktok: @Voyce_WhakarongoMai  For media enquiries, please contact podcast@voyce.org.nz

Welcome to Whakarongo - the podcast representing the voices of thousands of tamariki and rangatahi in state care in Aotearoa.  Last year, we marched to parliament calling on the government to uphold six promises relating to our basic rights, and this year we’re talking to the young people affected by those promises being broken. This episode is about Lisa Mclaren  - and the promise of access to healthcare.  We also talk to Dr. Nina Su about her work as a paediatric emergency doctor, and the training that they receive on how to treat care experienced patients.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If listening to this podcast brings up any issues for you, and you need to talk - we recommend reaching out to a trusted friend or adult. Youthline: 0800 376 633 VOYCE Free Hotline: 0800 4 VOYCE (0800 486 923) VOYCE Website: www.voyce.org.nz Instagram: @voycenz Facebook: @VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai  Tiktok: @Voyce_WhakarongoMai  For media enquiries, please contact podcast@voyce.org.nz

Welcome to Whakarongo - the podcast representing the voices of thousands of tamariki and rangatahi in state care in Aotearoa.  Last year, we marched to parliament calling on the government to uphold six promises relating to our basic rights, and this year we’re talking to the young people affected by those promises being broken. This episode is about Ihorangi Reweti Peters - and the promise of safety and stability. We also talk to VOYCE CEO Tracie Shipton, about her experience as a caregiver, and how she came to be involved in the care sector.    ----------------------------------------------------------------- If listening to this podcast brings up any issues for you, and you need to talk - we recommend reaching out to a trusted friend or adult. Youthline: 0800 376 633 VOYCE Free Hotline: 0800 4 VOYCE (0800 486 923) VOYCE Website: www.voyce.org.nz Instagram: @voycenz Facebook: @VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai  Tiktok: @Voyce_WhakarongoMai  For media enquiries, please contact podcast@voyce.org.nz

Welcome to Whakarongo - the podcast representing the voices of thousands of tamariki and rangatahi in state care in Aotearoa.  Last year, we marched to parliament calling on the government to uphold six promises relating to our basic rights, and this year we’re talking to the young people affected by those promises being broken. This episode is about Celine George - and the promise to learn about her culture, and know her whakapapa. We also talk to Ngā Hiriwa Tai Tin, VOYCE Kaimahi about her journey of discovering her care experience through whāngai.  ----------------------------------------------------------------- If listening to this podcast brings up any issues for you, and you need to talk - we recommend reaching out to a trusted friend or adult. Youthline: 0800 376 633 VOYCE Free Hotline: 0800 4 VOYCE (0800 486 923) VOYCE Website: www.voyce.org.nz Instagram: @voycenz Facebook: @VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai  Tiktok: @Voyce_WhakarongoMai  For media enquiries, please contact podcast@voyce.org.nz 

Welcome to Whakarongo - the podcast representing the voices of thousands of tamariki and rangatahi in state care in Aotearoa.  Last year, we marched to parliament calling on the government to uphold six promises relating to our basic rights, and this year we’re talking to the young people affected by those promises being broken. Join host Sydney-anne Martin, as every week she korero’s with some of the young people who went to the beehive after living with broken promise after broken promise while growing up in care.  Subscribe to ‘whakarongo’ the podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts … and be a part of a movement that advocates for change, one story at a time.  If listening to this podcast brings up any issues for you, and you need to talk - we recommend reaching out to a trusted friend or adult. Youthline: 0800 376 633 VOYCE Free Hotline: 0800 4 VOYCE (0800 486 923) VOYCE Website: www.voyce.org.nz Instagram: @voycenz Facebook: @VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai  Tiktok: @Voyce_WhakarongoMai  For media enquiries, please contact podcast@voyce.org.nz