(local level) respond to emergencies. Ministry of Establish networks and To facilitate access to Continue response Social maintain readiness psychosocial support activities throughout the Development providers by providing recovery phase as Build capacity and (MSD) information and required, including capability through resources to help transitioning recovery (national and provider and community individuals, families, support processes into regional leadership development and business as usual. whānau, levels) at a local level. communities. Ensure networks in place with key stakeholder groups to provide a response as required. Ensure MSD infrastructure, plans and processes are in place which can be implemented as required in an emergency situation. Community based organisations and networks play a key role in assisting Community based affected people to connect with social support services in their communities organisations during and following an emergency. Further support from key partners Table 14 shows the key partner agencies who may provide further support to the psychosocial support sub-function. Table 14 Further support from key partners Organisation Readiness Response Recovery Save the Children Ensure staff are trained Provision of Provide advice and NZ to set up Child Friendly programmes in Child assistance to other Spaces during and after Friendly Spaces during organisations and emergencies. and after emergencies. deliver resilience programmes to Child Friendly Spaces children and kits established. caregivers (e.g. Maintain trained staff Journey of Hope). and other resources. Work with local agencies as required. Develop and maintain links with NZ Red Cross.
(local level) respond to emergencies. Ministry of Social Development (MSD) (national and regional levels) Establish networks and maintain readiness Build capacity and capability through provider and community leadership development at a local level. Ensure networks in place with key stakeholder groups to provide a response as required. Ensure MSD infrastructure, plans and processes are in place which can be implemented as required in an emergency situation. To facilitate access to psychosocial support providers by providing information and resources to help individuals, families, whānau, and communities. Continue response activities throughout the recovery phase as required, including transitioning recovery support processes into business as usual. Community based organisations Community based organisations and networks play a key role in assisting affected people to connect with social support services in their communities during and following an emergency. Further support from key partners Table 14 shows the key partner agencies who may provide further support to the psychosocial support sub-function. Table 14 Further support from key partners Organisation Readiness Response Recovery Save the Children NZ Ensure staff are trained to set up Child Friendly Spaces during and after emergencies. Child Friendly Spaces kits established. Maintain trained staff and other resources. Work with local agencies as required. Develop and maintain links with NZ Red Cross. Provision of programmes in Child Friendly Spaces during and after emergencies. Provide advice and assistance to other organisations and deliver resilience programmes to children and caregivers (e.g. Journey of Hope).
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