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RANUI SOCIAL SECTOR TRIALS Information SheetTrialling New Approaches to Social Sector Change-30670514795500SOCIAL SECTOR TRIALSThe Social Sector Trials (Trials) involve the Ministries of Education, Health, Justice and Social Development, and the New Zealand Police working together to change the way that social services are delivered. By giving an individual or an NGO mandate to coordinate local activities, the model aims to support decision making at the local level, build on existing networks and strengthen coordination at every level of government and within the community.The ModelAt the core is:either a contracted Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) or an employed individual in place in these communities to lead a programme of work using cross agency resourcesNGOs and individuals planning social service delivery, managing relevant contracts and funding that are within the scope of the programme, overseeing resources-in-kind, developing networks, engaging with the community and influencing social services outside of their direct control (like statutory services)the establishment of Social Sector Trial local advisory groups in each location – representatives include iwi, Council, government agencies and social service providersthe development of a Social Sector Trials Plan (or Action Plan) for each locationNational LeadershipCentrally, the Ministries of Social Development, Justice, Education and Health, and the New Zealand Police are working together to deliver this programme.Hon Tony Ryall has ultimate responsibility for the Trials.A Ministerial sub-committee provides oversight and decision-making for the Trials.the Ministerial sub-committee is currently the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Justice, Chair of the Cabinet Social Policy Committee (and Minister of Health), Minister of Education, Minister for Social Development, Minister of Police, and Minister of Youth Affairs.A Joint Venture Board acts as a governance group for the Social Sector Trials.the Joint Venture Board is currently the Chief Executives of Social Development, Health, Education, Justice and the New Zealand Policethe Chair of the Joint Venture Board is the Chief Executive of Social DevelopmentA Director: Social Sector Trials is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Social Sector. Trials including managing contracts with NGOs and employing individuals. This position is located within the Ministry of Social Development. Ranui Social Sector TrialsIn Ranui the non-government organisation will be implemented. One full time staff, a manager will lead the establishment and facilitation of two advisory groups and the development and implementation of an Action Plan. The Ranui Trial will focus on improving the following outcomes for young people aged between 12 to 18 years.Reduced truancyReduced offendingReduced alcohol and drug use andIncreased participation in education, employment and training.Trial LocationsThe Social Sector Trials (Trials) started on 1 March 2011 in six locations: Kawerau, Te Kuiti, Tokoroa, Taumarunui, Levin and Gore. While originally implemented for a two-year period, the original Trial locations have been extended until 30 June 2014. From 1 March 2013, five of those locations operate at the Territorial Authority area. The locations are now: Taumarunui, Waitomo District, South Waikato District, Kawerau District, Horowhenua District and Gore District. Ten new Trial locations began on 1 July 2013. Ranui was selected as a Trial site, other locations include: Kaikohe, Huntly, Rotorua City, Whakatane Township, Gisborne City, South Taranaki District, Wairarapa (Masterton District, South Wairarapa District, Carterton District), Porirua District, and South Dunedin. These Trials will run for two years.Pilot Trial ActivitiesSince 1 March 2011:Local advisory groups have been put in place in each location to ensure collaboration at the grass-roots level. Social Sector Trial Plans have been written and launched. Each Plan has an agreed approach and community specific actions to achieve within the two-year timeframeInitiatives have been delivered. Examples of initiatives focused on addressing the Trial outcomes include:employment of a full time truancy officer in Kaweraucreation of a youth wellness centre at Tarawera College – with all resources provided by the Kawerau Communityactively using community service to enable young people to work off Police and Justice system fines in Te Kuitithe development of a parent portal at Te Kuiti High School to enable caregivers to monitor young people’s attendance and achievement the creation of nine Youth Coordinator roles (to provide a wrap-around support service for young people) in Levinhomework clubs in Levinthe launch of a school attendance competition in Taumarunui the creation of breakfast clubs in Taumarunui – sponsored by Fonterra and Sanitariumthe creation of a youth music and media hub in Tokoroathe promotion of cultural identity programmes in Tokoroaimplementation of the ‘Rock On’ programme in Gore to case manage and support young people who have a history of truancydevelopment of a “Youth Specialist” role in Gore to provide support to at risk young peopleOutcomes in Pilot SitesMomentum around the Social Sector Trials is strong. Anecdotal evidence suggests increased levels of cooperation, collaboration, transparency and accountability around programmes and services as well as progress towards impacts on outcomes. Outcomes reported at the local level include:truancy levels trending downwardsdisengaged young people being identified and supported into engagement in education, training and employment (through new local programmes, advocacy, and exposure to opportunities)young people who would not normally access services being able to in their own environment (nurses, doctors, youth workers, and social workers being available in schools) individual plans being put in place for young people with high and complex needsyoung people having access to positive opportunities such as holiday programmes, youth hubs, intensive mentoring and community eventsmore young people accessing help for drug and alcohol problemsyoung people being supported to pay off justice sector fines and be supported through activities such as drivers licensing to reduce the possibility of fines occurring young people knowing how/where to access programmes and servicesGiven the time extension to the initial six Trials, new Social Sector Trial Plans are under development and will be made public shortly. Social Sector Trial Plans from the initial two-year period are available at: Evaluation and ReportingA cross-agency evaluation of the Trials programme will consider:whether the Trials made a significant contribution to achieving the outcomes in each location opportunities found when implementing the Trials whether the Trials have led to a better system of service deliverythe similarities and differences between the two Trial lead approaches (NGO and individual)the barriers to implementationMonthly reports from NGO/individuals to the Joint Venture Board (through the Director: Social Sector Trials) identify barriers and opportunities in locations (including legislative and other bureaucratic barriers), progress and the impact on the outcomesQuarterly reports to the Ministerial sub-committee from the Joint Venture Board raise issues that have been highlighted by the individuals and NGOs in their monthly reporting and update Ministers on progress towards outcomes. ................
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