Whānau Tahi Team Achieves Level 1 Social Value Associate Certification
At Whānau Tahi, our commitment to creating meaningful impact for whānau and communities is at the heart of everything we do. We're thrilled to announce that our team has successfully achieved Level 1 Social Value Associate Certification, accredited by Social Value International. This recognition reflects our dedication to embedding social value principles into our work, guided by the values and aspirations of Whānau Ora.
What Is Social Value?
Social value is about understanding, managing, and maximising the impact of activities on people's lives. It focuses on measuring and valuing the outcomes that matter most to individuals, families, and communities. By adopting this framework, organisations like ours can ensure that every decision and action aligns with delivering meaningful, long-lasting benefits.
The Journey to Certification
The Level 1 Social Value Associate Certification is a globally recognised credential that requires a deep understanding of social value principles and a demonstrated ability to apply them in practice. To achieve this, our team:
Completed rigorous training on Social Value and Impact Management, delivered in collaboration with Whānau Ora.
Passed the Social Value and Impact Management Exam, showcasing our competence in understanding social value principles.
Adopted globally recognized standards set by Social Value International, ensuring our practices are aligned with the latest international benchmarks.
Why This Matters
For Whānau Tahi, this certification is more than a badge of honor—it’s a commitment to continually improving how we serve our communities. It reflects our intention to:
Enhance Whānau Outcomes: By measuring and valuing social outcomes, we can make better-informed decisions that prioritize the well-being of whānau.
Build Transparency and Accountability: This accreditation gives our partners, stakeholders, and whānau the confidence that we are delivering real, measurable value.
Champion Innovation in Social Care: Aligning our tools and processes with social value principles strengthens our capacity to deliver innovative, whānau-centered solutions.
A Collective Achievement
This accomplishment is a testament to the collective efforts of our team and the support of our strategic partners, including Whānau Ora. Their guidance and commitment to fostering holistic, culturally responsive approaches to whānau well-being were instrumental in our journey.
Looking Ahead
As we celebrate this milestone, we recognise that it’s just the beginning. We’re excited to apply these principles in our work and collaborate with our partners to amplify our impact. Together, we will continue driving positive change for whānau, communities, and the broader ecosystem of care.
To our team at Whānau Tahi—congratulations! And to our partners, stakeholders, and whānau— thank you for your ongoing support and trust in our vision.