Advocacy

Our mission

Advocacy at a glance

Barnardos Aotearoa approach to advocacy

We advocate for change on these issues

Although most children in New Zealand do experience a positive and thriving childhood, unfortunately too many children and tamariki are experiencing a different reality. We advocate on these key issues which we see impacting tamariki and rangatahi in Aotearoa.

Child & Youth Mental Wellbeing

Mental health support for every child and parent.

Child & Whānau Poverty

Lift children, families and whānau out of poverty.

Child & Whānau Safety

Improve and extend children's safety networks.

Working for positive change

Championing for all children

Amplifying children’s voices

Our submissions

Five to Thrive

Tick For Kids

Children’s Rights Alliance

Social Service Providers Aotearoa (SSPA)

Get in touch

If you’d like to know more, contact our Wellington head office