Shanti Patel
Practice Leader, Ministry for Children, Oranga Tamariki

Shanti Patel is the Ministry for Children, Oranga Tamariki, ADHB liaison (Practice Leader) based at Puawaitahi, multi-agency centre.  The purpose of the role is to provide a proactive approach to managing cases of child abuse and non-accidental injury. 
Shanti has worked for the Ministry for many years in both Care and Protection and Youth Justice.  These position were firstly as a practising social worker, Quality Advisor and then in management roles.  Shanti is a New Zealand born Indian who stands strong in her culture and advocates for children