On Wednesday 27 July the Minister of Social Development, Paula Bennett, is launching the Green Paper for vulnerable children.

The Green Paper is a discussion document with some ideas about what the Government could do to improve outcomes for vulnerable children.

Plunket CEO Jenny Prince was among the key people who were consulted during the development of the paper, which has a special focus on under five year-olds.

While New Zealand has a strong foundation of services and support for children and families, there is more that needs to be done to help our children grow, develop and achieve.

The Green Paper aims to open up discussions about these issues and many more and it is a chance for you to have your say.

Plunket welcomes debate and attention directed at ways to reduce child abuse and other harm to children. This paper is a great opportunity for all New Zealanders to discuss what we, as a society, can do to improve life for our most vulnerable citizens.

The Green Paper is a very tangible way we can all be involved in making real change for our children. We encourage all New Zealanders to have their say and let the Government know what you think by making a submission before 28 February 2012.

You can make a submission

• on the Facebook page

• in person at hui or fono

• by email to yourresponse@childrensactionplan.govt.nz

• by posting your submission to:
  Green Paper for Vulnerable Children
  PO Box 1556
  Wellington

Once all of the submissions have been received and analysed, a White Paper will be released outlining the Vulnerable Children’s Action Plan.

Launch event
There will be a launch event from 1pm on Wednesday 27 July at Aotea Square, Queen Street, Auckland. If the weather is wet this event will be in the Lower NZI Theatre, which is located on the lower ground floor of the Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland.

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