Rise E Tu - Looking for 6 new members!!!

 

What's it all about

The Ministry of Health has been working to encourage young people to eat well, exercise and be healthy. They want to make sure their ideas are good ones, so they're looking for some help from young people.

NZAAHD coordinates Rise E Tu, a group of young people that give feedback and ideas to the Ministry of Health on issues relating to young people's health, nutrition and physical activity!

We are looking for another 6 young people aged 12-16 years to join our group, giving advice on issues like food and exercise.

Rise E Tu is an amazing, dynamic, and diverse group of young people. The members are aged 12-20 years. They are from a wide range of regions, backgrounds and lifestyles. One of the Rise E Tu members said it is: "Awesome! I love the activities...  I learnt a lot and made a lot of m8's. I recommend going back."

Rise E Tu has been involved with a lot of great stuff. They helped with the food guidelines about healthy food options that were sent to all schools. They met the Minister of Health in 2007, and even helped to train the Fuel for School students to help them with their health and nutrition projects. The Rise E Tu members have also attended conferences, and were involved in giving their ideas about a website for young people organizing events relating to health, nutrition and physical activity.

If I join the group, what will I be doing?

• You need to be available to attend 4 meetings over the next year and a half. Our next meeting is Saturday - Monday June 6-8 in Wellington. We pay for your flights and travel and everything you need while you're here.
• Each meeting lasts for 2 days - one weekend-day and one school day (apart from our next meeting which is 3 days (2 weekend-days and one school day). We can write you letters for your school or your work.
• You'll get to hear from the Ministry of Health about their work on healthy eating and action then tell them what you think.
• You'll also get to make up your own ideas and if the group agrees, put them into action.
• You will be involved with a new website for people who organise events relating to health, nutrition & physical activity.

Why should I bother?

• You can be a voice for young people to the Ministry of Health.
• You could help improve the health of young people (and adults too) throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
• You'll get to meet others from around the country and hang out with them in Wellington and make new friends.
• You'll learn new things, which will be good experience and will look good on your CV when you're looking for a job.
• It will be fun! It won't be boring meetings - we'll make sure it's interesting & we'll do heaps of fun things in Wellington .

What is expected of me?

• You must be passionate and interested in health, physical activity or nutrition
• You must attend all four meetings over the next year and a half (two this year and two early next year)
• You will be asked to give your views on a range of issues - but everything will be explained to you and made as fun as we can.
• To be kind and respectful to the other group members and facilitators.

How do I get involved?

• We have room for 6 more people to join our group as we have had some leave. Any young person aged 12-16 that is interested in health, nutrition and physical activity and creating change can apply by Monday May 11 2009 by filling in the form attached. The form is not a test, it's just to help us make sure we get a good mix of young people.
• If we get too many people and can't include everyone (we only need 6 people) then we'll try and help you find other ways to be involved if you want.
• Fill in the application form and parental consent form attached, and send in to us at:

Email Njela at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , text or phone: 027 4246153, 04 3829944 or web: www.nzaahd.org.nz

APPLICATIONS DUE BY 5PM MONDAY 11^TH MAY 2009