20 August 2025
Future trends in social service delivery
In 2040 it will be the 200-year anniversary of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. What will the social sector look like? How will we be working? What challenges will we face? What can we do now to work effectively and prepare for the future?
As the world changes at breakneck speed, there is no doubt that many changes and demands will affect the social service sector.
This report aims to better enable for-purpose organisations to front-foot developments, take advantage of new opportunities, and prepare for the future.
Seven trends are outlined in the report:
- Increased forcus on early intervention/prevention
- Increased collaboration and partnerships on social and community issues
- Greater emphasis on data and analytics
- Greater use of artificial intelligence, digital/information technologies
- Ongoing focus on person-centred practice
- Climate change disruption
- Sector funding
The report can be downloaded here.