Social Sector
Accreditation

Better Blokes has Ministry of Social Development Social Sector Accreditation Level 2

To gain, and retain, accreditation, providers are assessed against the SSAS at a level indicative of the highest level of risk of the services they deliver. Where applicable, providers may also be tested against specialist standards.

In 2015, government agencies jointly developed the Social Sector Accreditation Standards (SSAS). This is a core set of accreditation standards to test the capability and capacity non-government organisations have to safely deliver social services to New Zealanders.

MSD – F21 Service Guidelines

All design and delivery approaches for MSSA Services must include “enabling the long-term recovery and wellbeing of male survivors of sexual abuse” as an ultimate objective.

“enabling the long-term recovery and wellbeing of male survivors of sexual abuse”

All parties support the development of good practice in the delivery of the service.

This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
  • being client focused, involving clients in decisions about the delivery of support theyreceive, and recognising the importance of cultural responsiveness in service delivery
  • designing services and physical facilities in a way that supports accessibility to services for clients
  • using a collaborative approach across services and agencies where possible
  • regularly reviewing and monitoring the effectiveness of the service (e.g., through client, staff and external feedback) and changing and modifying practice in response
  • using formal feedback processes for reporting purposes and ensuring that clients areaware of how information they provide will be used
  • providing relevant training, professional development and (where appropriate)supervision, and utilising appropriate resources and support
  • engaging with a ‘community of practice’ to share ideas, information and build professional practice knowledge.