Whakarongo
Whakarongo
Podcast Description
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.
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Content Themes
The podcast discusses critical themes surrounding the rights of young people in state care, covering topics such as the promise of being listened to, education access, healthcare availability, safety and stability, and cultural identity. Episodes highlight personal stories, like that of Isabella Kenney discussing the need for listening, and feature expert insights from advocates in the youth care sector.
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.
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.
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