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Contents
Auckland Regional Branch update..
Opportunities for young people..
Events, training, meetings for people who work with young people.
Don't forget to register your event for Youth Week 22nd - 30th May on www.youthweek.co.nz, this will ensure maximum exposure to youth, with over 3000 hits a day plus go in the draw to win a celebrity at your event.
And of course we are hosting ‘INVOLVE Connect - Together we are stronger' in November and a number of our committee are involved in the planning of this. Along with these two large projects we are also going to focus on training and qualifications for the Youth Sector in 2010.
We look forward to working and meeting with you in 2010!
Super City Update
Kia ora Greetings
COMMUNITY SERVICES - TRANSITION UPDATE MARCH 2010
An update from the Auckland Transition Agency
Community groups are interested - and in some cases concerned - about the impact the new Auckland Council could have on their current relationships with local government, as well as their funding.
The relationship the new council has with community groups and the interests they represent will be pivotal to the success of the new council, and its ability to contribute to the vibrant communities that make up Auckland.
Until the new Council is formed on 1 November 2010, there will be no change to existing relationships that are mandated by your local council.
Councils are currently preparing to transition existing organisational relationships and resources through to the new council. While current councils can't provide guarantees, there is no reason to believe that existing relationships won't be maintained by the new council, but possibly in a different shape and form.
Councils will be considering the community and not-for-profit groups that have met the terms and conditions of their relationship and will be recommending that both regular non-contestable funding and contracts for service are extended to 30 June 2012. For annual contestable funding rounds, we expect that funding schemes will continue to be available, although there may be changes to application and disbursement dates to ensure a smooth transition to the Auckland Council. After 1 November 2010 there could be changes to decision making bodies, boundaries, timetables and dates for future funding rounds.
If community groups would like more information, they should contact the person they usually contact at their local council.
Committee Meetings
The committee meets to discuss key sector issues in the region and to plan upcoming activities. To attend a committee meeting please contact the Chairperson: Kathryn Doughty [
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Opportunities for Young People
Spirit of Adventure
The Spirit of Adventure Trust was established in 1972 by Lou Fisher and is dedicated to the youth of New Zealand. It offers teenagers, the unique opportunity to sail around the Hauraki Gulf on the icon tall ship, Spirit of New Zealand, providing a leadership development programme.
10-Day Youth Development Voyage
The 10-Day Youth Development Voyage takes onboard 40 trainees (15-18 years), with an equal mix of females and males, all total strangers. The value of teamwork becomes very apparent, as does resilience, teambuilding skills, co-operation, communication, confidence, tolerance, and leadership. Each year 1,200 trainees from throughout the country participate in the programme.
During their voyage trainees are presented with a number of diverse opportunities and activities that ensure they learn a great deal about themselves and develop as individuals.
Friendship, fun and laughter run high, as trainees complete the many characteristics of the programme - tramping trips ashore, learning to sail the luggers, beach cleaning (supporting environmental education and sustainability), hoisting and setting the very large and heavy sails, climbing the ratlines to loosen or stow sails 30 metres above the deck, not to forget the dawn swim. The horseshoe-shaped amphitheatre at the stern holds evening activities such as public speaking, presentations, debates, movies and games.
Skills learnt during the voyage prepare trainees for Trainee Day - the final day when they elect their own crew and are given complete control of the ship and are responsible for getting her back to base.
Enquiries:
09 373 2060
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www.spiritofadventure.org.nz
Youth Parliament 2010
Youth Parliament provides young people with an opportunity for MPs, government officials and the public to hear their ideas, hopes and aspirations. Youth Parliament 2010 will be held on 6 and 7 July 2010 in Wellington.
The target age range is 16-18 years.
It would be great to see Māori youth put their names forward to be candidates.
Calling for candidates
On 8 February 2010 the Minister of Youth Affairs launched the Youth Parliament candidate selection process.
Members of Parliament have been asked to select their candidate by Friday 26 March 2010.
Perhaps you or someone you know has a candidate in mind. If so, please provide them with the above information.
To apply as a Youth MP for Youth Parliament 2010, applicants are asked to contact:
Billets for Youth Parliament delegates Tuesday 6 July 2010 in Wellington
Billets - a call has been made to billet the members of the Youth Parliament in Wellington on the evening of 6 July 2010. Each Youth delegate will require a bed and dinner on the night of Tuesday 6 July, and breakfast on the morning of Wednesday 7 July. If you think you could help with this please email
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Simon Ngawhika
(04) 8196089 | (027) 2808926 |
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Events, training, Meetings for people who work with young people
This seminar gives some tools on how to work with young people who are facing questions of gender identity and sexual orientation.
Facilitated by: Priscilla Penniket Priscilla Penniket is the Education Coordinator for Rainbow Youth. She presents Affirming Diversity workshops to high schools in the Auckland region covering gender identity and sexual orientation. Priscilla is a queer wom*n and has a history working as a telephone counsellor for Youthline Otago and a facilitator with UniQ Dunedin.
Day: Thursday, 22 July 2010
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Youthline - 145 St Georges Street, Old Papatoetoe
Day: Thursday, 29 July 2010
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Youthline House - 13 Maidstone Street, Ponsonby
Donation for members / $10 for non-members Please register your attendance prior to the seminar by calling 361 4170 or email
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Regards Rachel Ansin Volunteer and Training Services Administrator P +64 9 376 6645 | F +64 9 376 6650 | DDI +64 9 361 4170 Youthline - Changing Lives Celebrating 40 years of service to the community - check out www.youthline.co.nz/40years for more details
YOUTH AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE
1 in 4 Females, 1 in 8 males are likely to experience sexual violence in their lifetime.
The prevalence of sexual violence in New Zealand is
devastating to individuals and society.
The aim of prevention programmes need to be to foster social
norms and environments in which sexual violence does not occur.
If you are considering working with youth to prevent sexual
violence in the community, attend this workshop.
ONLY $195 + GST
Places are limited, so BOOK NOW!
(Bookings close the Friday prior to workshop)
For bookings please email Bronwyn:
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Or call Kylie or Sue on 09 360 4001 ext 207
Youth and Sexual Violence
Rape Prevention Education
Phone: 09 360 4001 ext 207
Fax: 09 360 4015
Email:
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PO Box 78 307,
Grey Lynn, Auckland 1245
In this one day interactive workshop you will learn:
The latest research - what works in prevention education regarding
sexual violence & youth.
The legal aspects of sexual violence
Common Issues that arise specifically for youth in regards to sexual violence.
How to use safe effective pathways to responding to disclosures.
Prevalence, dynamics and effects of childhood sexual abuse
and sexual violence
The practical implications for clients and professionals.
Services available in your area and how to best access them.
VENUE
The Trusts Stadium
Canam Room
67 Central Park Drive
Henderson
ONE DAY WORKSHOP DATES:
(9AM-4.30PM)
Wed, 19 May 2010
Thurs, 8 July 2010
Wed, 6 October 2010
YOUTH WORKER TRAINING SCHEME - COMMUNITY GROUPS ONLY
This scheme provides funds for the training needs of youth workers who are part of a community organisation.
Please contact the following for more information or an application form:
North West Office Manukau Office
Local Govt & Community Branch Local Govt & Community Branch
Like Minds, Like Mine Mental Health Promoters (2 FTE)
Eden Terrace, North Island
The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is a leading Charitable Trust, with offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Our aim is to improve the mental health of all people and communities of New Zealand. Our mission is to 'make mental health everybody's business'.
We are seeking to appoint two Like Minds Like Mine (LMLM) Mental Health Promoters to work to counter stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness working primarily across the Auckland region. Both positions are full time; one is a short term up to 1 year contract to cover maternity leave.
The positions perform as part of a team that support the LMLM programme aims by working with key agencies, organisations and communities in advocating for non discriminatory policies, practices and projects across all sectors to reduce discrimination towards people with experience of mental illness.
These roles would suit persons with qualifications and/or experience and skills in community development, training, policy and advocacy work as well as having an understanding of programme evaluation and research.
The Mental Health Foundation actively promotes the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and values the expertise of people with experience of mental illness as an EEO employer.
For a job description and application form please click on the download file link below.
To apply, fill in the application form quoting reference MHPLM1 and send to: human_resources @mentalhealth.org.nz
Closing Date for Applications is Friday 9 July 2010
