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27 May 2019
The PSA welcomes transition support package, hopes for further workforce focus
The PSA welcomes yesterday’s pre-budget announcement of over $150 million for a new Transition Support Service for young people leaving state care, and hopes further details will address social service workforce requirements.
03 May 2019
Welfare Expert Advisory Group: "It’s time to restore dignity to social security in New Zealand"
The Public Service Association (PSA) has strongly welcomed today’s release of the Welfare Expert Advisory report, Whakamana Tāngata, and the opportunities it presents for an overhaul of the welfare system as we know it.

25 Oct 2018
Historic Agreement signed at Ministry of Social Development
Ngā Kaitūhono, PSA Māori members at the Ministry of Social Development, have signed a brand new engagement agreement, based on Te Ao Māori and the principles of Ngā Kaupapa.