Ending Violence, Building Hope

Ko Dandelion Ahau Responsive Practice Training

Ko Dandelion Ahau Responsive Practice Training is a transformative three-day professional development programme for practitioners working in family harm, child protection, social services, corrections, iwi organisations, and community sectors. Grounded in lived experience, kaupapa Māori, and frontline practice, this training equips participants with practical tools to strengthen engagement, accountability, and positive outcomes for whānau.

Participants will explore The Dandelion Framework, built on the principles of Kaitiakitanga, Karakia, Ko Wai Au, Ko Wai Koe, and Aroha, developing greater self-awareness, cultural responsiveness, and confidence in their practice. Through lived experience and honest reflection, participants gain a deeper understanding of what builds trust and where services can better support whānau.

The programme concludes with practical engagement strategies, communication tools, and resources that can be applied immediately to strengthen relationships and improve practice.

You'll gain:

• A practical kaupapa Māori-informed practice framework

• Insight from lived experience and frontline realities

• Stronger communication and engagement skills

• Practical tools to support whānau wellbeing and positive change

• Greater confidence, reflection, cultural responsiveness, and accountability

Ko Dandelion Ahau is more than professional development. It is an opportunity to strengthen your practice and create lasting, positive change for whānau and future generations.

Who Should Attend?

This training is ideal for:

• Social Workers

• Family Harm Practitioners

• Child Protection Professionals

• Community and NGO Workers

• Corrections Staff

• Iwi and Māori Service Providers

• Anyone working alongside whānau

What You'll Gain

• A practical, kaupapa Māori-informed framework for responsive family harm practice

• Insight drawn from lived experience and frontline realities

• Stronger communication and whānau engagement skills

• Practical tools to support safety, wellbeing, and positive change

• Increased confidence, self-awareness, cultural responsiveness, and professional accountability

Ko Dandelion Ahau Responsive Practice Training is more than professional development. It is an opportunity to reflect, grow, and strengthen your practice so every interaction has the potential to plant seeds of hope, restore trust, and create meaningful change for generations to come.