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News: tagged with "young people"

• Championing youth voices in the Waimakariri District

  Posted: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: Community Groups, youth empowerment, young people
  Waimakariri District Council media release: 2nd September 2024 Two fantastic groups looking out for the interests of young people in the Waimakariri District are WaiYouth and the Waimakakriri Youth Council

• Volunteer for the Waimakariri Driver Mentor Programme

  Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2024 in: Vacancies With tags: volunteers, mentoring, young people
  Interested in volunteering and making a difference in your community? Join Waimakariri’s driver mentor programme that matches up learner drivers with full licensed volunteer mentors to help them learn safe driving practices and the skills needed to pass t

• Inclusive Performing Arts Program from the Glass Ceiling Arts Collective

  Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in: Training With tags: disabilities, arts, Courses, young people
  Join an inclusive performing arts programme, where everyone is welcome to explore their passion for the arts in a supportive and inclusive environment

• Sumner skatepark is kick-flipping into gear

  Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: recreation, parks, young people
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 1st May 2024 The wheels are turning and construction is about to get underway at Sumner’s new skate and scooter park

• Are you ready to be the next Super Mayor?

  Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: technology, youth, young people, community engagement
  Selwyn District Council media release: 27th February 2024 Super Mayor is now available to demo on gaming platform, Steam

• Initiatives target city safety and wellbeing

  Posted: Friday, February 23, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: wellbeing, funding, young people, prevention, housing, safety
  Christchurch City Council Newsline: 22nd February 2024 Almost $2 million has been allocated by Christchurch City Council to support city-wide safety initiatives aimed at issues arising from homelessness and antisocial youth behaviour

• Co-ordinated action required to meet young people’s mental health needs

  Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: Report, young people, youth, mental health, mental wellbeing, services
  A more youth-focused, integrated, and coherent system of care is required to meet young people's mental health needs, says the Auditor-General in a new report

• Eligible young people encouraged to have free meningococcal vaccines

  Posted: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: vaccination, immunisation, young people
  Te Whatu Ora media release: 23rd January 2024 Te Whatu Ora health specialists are encouraging young people aged 13 to 25 who are living in or about to move into close living situations, to make sure they’re immunised against meningococcal disease during

• Volunteers needed for rangatahi experiences of social media research

  Posted: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in: Vacancies With tags: social, research, media, young people, identity
  Te Mana Whakaatu – Classification Office and Netsafe need young people aged 14 to 17 years to take part in a study exploring their experiences and views about what they see and do online and the impact or influence this might have on how they think and fe

• Join Forest and Bird Youth Christchurch

  Posted: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: young people, environment, sustainability, conservation, Community Groups
  The local branch of Forest and Bird is looking for youth who are passionate about nature, sustainability and conservation. Come and join a group for like-minded young people aged 14 to 25

• Changes for NZ Gifts of Love and Strength

  Posted: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: Community Groups, volunteers, young people, abuse, harm
  Registered Charity NZ Gifts of Love and Strength have had a complete change of focus since 1st July 2023

• Canterbury charity appeals for $1 million to create a Better Space for kids

  Posted: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: mental health, services, children, young people, fundraising
  Māia Health Foundation media release: 12th September 2023 The unveiling of a sculpture in central Christchurch today marks the beginning of a major public appeal to raise $1 million for a better outpatient space for Canterbury kids needing mental health

• Leading the way to build a Canterbury Inter-School Enviro Network

  Posted: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: young people, environment, sustainability
  Environment Canterbury media release: 1st August 2023 Our Youth Rōpū members are leading the way in building an inter-school enviro network for high school students in Christchurch

• Young people experiencing acute mental distress need age-appropriate care

  Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in: Resources and Information With tags: Report, research, mental health, young people, services, support
   Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission media release: 17th May 2023 Too many young people experiencing acute mental distress are being admitted to adult inpatient mental health services, and this practice needs to stop

• Puawai 2023: Youth development programme in Christchurch

  Posted: Friday, April 21, 2023 in: Training With tags: youth, Courses, development, youth empowerment, young people, maori, pacific
  Puāwai is a nine-month youth development experience for 15 to 18-year-olds in Ōtautahi/ Christchurch

• Documentary - The Inbetweeners, it is okay to be in both worlds

  Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 in: Resources and Information With tags: young people, CALD, cultural diversity
  Asian Family Services (AFS) has recently launched the "Inbetweener" documentary. Funded by the Ministry of Ethnic Communities' Community Development Fund, the documentary is a collaboration between AFS and six outstanding individuals of 1

• New drop-in centre for LGBTQIA+ youth

  Posted: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: young people, youth, support
  Te Ora Hou is operating a drop-in style space for anyone who is Takatāpui, MVPFAFF, LGBTQIA+ or is an ally. This space will operate once a week during term time and was co-designed with a couple of our rangatahi. Neurodiversity welcomed

• New digital tools ramp up mental wellbeing support

  Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: mental wellbeing, support, technology, young people
  Beehive media release: 22nd March 2022 The Government continues to deliver mental wellbeing support to New Zealanders, with two more digital tools now available for people who experience mental distress

• Support the Youth Hub Christchurch

  Posted: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: funding, youth, Community Groups, services, fundraising, support, young people
  Youth Hub Christchurch aims to be a turning point in the lives of young people aged 10 to 25. The Hub will be the first of its kind in New Zealand and will be based in the heart of central Christchurch

• Don't Get Sucked In: New youth vaping campaign

  Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: campaign, smokefree, vaping, young people, youth
  The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) launched a new education campaign in February 2020. It aims to educate young people about the adverse health effects of e-cigarettes and vaping

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