What's happening at Key Assets?

Over two powerful days in Ōtautahi, a group of 25 passionate individuals—mātua whāngai (caregivers), kaiatawhai (social workers), and tuakana (youth workers)—gathered for a wānanga that was more than just training. It was a space of deep learning, reflection, and connection. Together, we explored the foundations of trauma-informed care: how trauma shapes brain development, how to […]

Over the past few weeks, our teams of carers, youth workers, and staff came together in Christchurch and Auckland for an incredible two-day HeartSync training focused on “Using Play to Address Troubling Behaviour.” When working with mokopuna in care—many of whom carry deep emotional wounds—challenging behaviours like anxiety, counterwill, aggression, and alpha posturing are common. […]