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• Grand Opening - New Fordlands Youth Space

  » 03/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Netball, touch rugby, and rippa rugby competitions are just some of the events taking place at next week's grand...

• Registrations are open for Te Arawa Games 2012

  » 03/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Kia Ora Whanau
  Registration for Te Arawa Games is now open. The Games will be held on 23 - 25 March 2012.

• Te Arawa Rangatahi Court begins sitting this month

  » 02/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Arawa Rangatahi Court will begin sitting this month at Taharangi Marae, Tarewa Road. It is the tenth Rangatahi...

• Social Justice Education Symposium - Saturday 25 February

  » 01/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Kia Aroha College invites you to attend a Social Justice Education Symposium on:
  Saturday 25 February
  at...

• Vacancy - Rotorua Youth Centre

  » 26/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Rotorua Youth Centre has a position available for a Youth worker/ Tutor.
  Fixed term contract: March 2012 to...

• Vacancy - National Youth Participation Advisor - MYD National Office

  » 26/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Ministry of Youth Development have a position available in their National Office for a National Youth Participation...

• RYC - Afternoon Madness Afterschool Programmes

  » 25/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua Youth Centre are launching their after school programmes for Term 1. Starting in February. Activities will...

• Changemakers Convention in Auckland - Friday 10th Feb

  » 24/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Keen for some extra inspiration for the year? ReGeneration (co-convened by our very own past WoDer Lani Evans) will...

• Youth Fund 2012 - Last Week of Applications

  » 23/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This is the last week to get your applications in for the The Ministry of Youth Development's 2012 Youth Fund....

• Youth Week Theme- 19-27 May 2012

  » 20/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The dates for Youth Week 2012 have been set, and Ara Taiohi are looking for creative young people to help determine...

• Vacancy - Youth Town Tokoroa

  » 20/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Youthtown is seeking an experienced manager, with rounded business acumen to manage the day to day operations of the...

• Swimsation Sponsorship Programme

  » 18/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  'Kia Maanu Kia Ora' - Stay afloat to stay alive
  
  Applications are now open for Ngati Whakaue children...

• Strengths-based Practice Workshop - Massey University

  » 17/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Massey University in conjunction with Te Aroha Noa Community Services are running a Strengths-based Practice Workshop...

• Vacancy - Child Youth & Family Youth Justice Rotorua

  » 11/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Child Youth and Family Youth Justice in Rotorua are looking for 2 enthusiastic people to become members of their...

• LAKE TAUPO FOREST TRUST - LAKE TAUPO CHARITABLE TRUST SPORTS GRANT 2011/2012

  » 09/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  If you are of Tuwharetoa decent and are looking at competing in a sporting event at a National Level there is a grant...

• Working4Youth Newsletters in 2011

  » 21/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Each week, Working4Youth distributes a brief e-newsletter with information on news and events relevant for the youth...

• TE WAIARIKI PUREA TRUST - Christmas Closure

  » 21/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust will be closed from Thursday 22nd December 2011 12pm until Monday 9th January 2011 8am.

• ADHD Training - February 2012

  » 17/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  ADHD Rotorua in conjunction with the Dyslexia Foundation and Speld New Zealand are planning some exciting...

• Te Hautaki o Ara Taiohi coming your way in 2012!

  » 16/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Exciting news - Ara Taiohi is hitting the road in 2012.
  
  Between February and May, staff and board...

• Review of Regulatory Gaps and the New Media

  » 15/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Law Commission is seeking New Zealander's views on the standards and accountabilities which should apply to the...

• National Certificate in Youth Work Level 4

  » 13/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  This qualification is designed by Social Service Industry Training Organisation who have recently merged
  with...

• Youth Development Partnership Fund - Round 8 Open

  » 12/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Youth Development Partnership Fund enables the Ministry of Youth Development, Territorial Authorities (City and...

• The Outlook for Someday - Sustainability Film Challenge for Young People

  » 09/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Outlook for Someday 2011 will be screened on TVNZ 7 at 6.30pm each night from Monday 12 to Friday 16 December....

• Office Space, Meeting Rooms and Activity Spaces available for Youth Services and Agencies

  » 09/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Are you looking for office space?
  
  The Rotorua Youth Centre, at 6 Te Ngae Rd, has office space available...

• Networking Forum - Using Social Media Networks with Young People

  » 09/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Come to a networking forum on Thursday 15 December, to learn about how youth services can use online social...

• Green Paper Survey - Out Now!!

  » 09/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Government is concerned about vulnerable young people and children in New Zealand. It
  has put out a Green...

• MYD - 2012 Youth Fund

  » 06/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Youth Development is pleased to open the 2012 Youth Fund.
  
  If you are:
  - a young...

• Workwise - New Website Open

  » 06/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The new Workwise website is now live. The site was redeveloped to improve access to information about Workwise and...

• RFP - The Flexible and Responsive Home-Based Initiative in Rotorua, Central North Region

  » 02/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Education has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for to provide the Flexible and Responsive...

• Look after yourself and look after your mates - Operation Unite in BOP

  » 02/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Look after yourself and look after your mates - Operation Unite to target alcohol related harm in BOP
  

• Respite Care Camp January 2012

  » 02/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust are running a Respite Care Camp on the 16th -20th January 2012. The Age Bracket: 5-7 and 8-12...

• Outward Bound 50th Anniversary Scholarship

  » 02/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Outward Bound, which was started with the help of the Rotary Club of Auckland in 1962, celebrates its 50th...

• Te Arawa Fisheries 2012 Scholarships Available

  » 01/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Arawa Fisheries 2012 Seafood Training Scholarships are open. This scholarship is for students who are going to...

• Every Child Counts Community Wheel of Action

  » 01/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Every Child Counts has published a new poster to help New Zealanders to think about the actions they can take to...

• Save-a-Mate (SAM) Programme - Book Now for 2012

  » 30/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Red Cross are starting to take 2012 bookings for their SAM programme.
  
  New Zealand Red Cross developed...

• Free Rangatahi Challenge Holiday Programme

  » 29/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust are running a FREE HOLIDAY PROGRAMME during the December and January school holidays. The...

• Vacancy - Case Leader - Te Maioha o Parekarangi Youth Justice Residence - Rotorua

  » 29/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Maioha O Parekarangi has a vacancy for a Case Leader. This is a young person's residence operated by Child Youth...

• Free Training Opportunity for Youth Workers - 'Possible Selves' - Friday 2 December

  » 28/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A training opportunity for youth workers is available at short notice:
  
  'Possible Selves' is a powerful...

• Dare to Dream - Creative Communities Rotorua Promotional Evening

  » 28/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Are you creative? Have an idea but no funds to make it a reality?
  Come along to the Creative Communities...

• Update - Writing Submissions for the Green Paper for Vulnerable Children

  » 25/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Further to the discussion workshop that was held on 10 November, attached are:
  * A record of the discussion...

• Innovative online tool launched to encourage youth to vote

  » 23/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A group of Massey University students from Wellington have taken the initiative to launch a non-partisan web based...

• Seen and not heard? Save the Children: things must change

  » 23/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Save the Children's Hear Our Voices Values Exchange is an online platform that gives young people a chance to have...

• White Ribbon Day - Friday 25th November 2011

  » 22/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  White Ribbon Day is an International campaign which started in Canada in 1991 and stretches right across the world....

• New Fund - Global Focus Aotearoa Fund

  » 21/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Global Focus Aotearoa has announced the launch of their new fund to support global education activities in New...

• Taiohi Advisory Group Positions - MYD Central North Region

  » 18/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Youth Development is calling for Expressions of Interest from young people who are passionate about...

• New Youth Forensic Mental Health Services Announced

  » 18/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Addition funding of $33 million for forensic mental health services for youth offenders was announced this week.

• Training in Introductory Rural Skills Available

  » 18/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Agriculture New Zealand is providing training for 16 -17 year olds who love the outdoors and working with plants and...

• 0800 What's Up celebrates 10 years of service to children

  » 15/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  0800 WHAT'S UP (0800 942 8787) - the nation's only dedicated child helpline - will celebrate its 10th birthday at a...

• Koutu Community Sports Day - Saturday 26th November 2011

  » 15/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The E Oho Community Youth Group have organised a Community Sports Day Event to run on Saturday 26th November 2011...

• Vacancy - Teen Services Specialist - Rotorua District Library

  » 15/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Library is looking for someone with a positive and outgoing personality who can relate to the 12...

• Western Heights Fun Day Out - Saturday 19th November 2011

  » 15/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The youth of the Western Heights Community have organised a FUN DAY OUT for families to enjoy on Saturday 19th...

• Arts Village - Art In The Sky Project

  » 11/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Art in the sky is the first community art project since the mosaic floor that will involve so many of the art...

• Minutes from November Taupo Youth Community Advisory Group meeting

  » 11/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Minutes from the November meeting of this group held at Central Plateau REAP, Taupo, on November 8th 2011.

• The bay PRIDE festival - Saturday 10th December 2011

  » 11/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The bay PRIDE festival is to be held in Hannahs Bay on Saturday 10th of December 2011.
  
  This event has...

• Rotorua District Youth Council - Applications open

  » 10/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Rotorua District Council is currently seeking applications for the 2012 Youth Council (RDYC).
  RDYC is a...

• Fordlands Fun Day - Saturday 19th November 2011

  » 10/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Fordlands will be holding their yearly community Fun Day 9 am - 2 pm Saturday 19th November 2011.
  If any group...

• Reminder - Workshop on Gluckman Report and Green Paper for Vulnerable Children - Thurs 10 November

  » 09/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Come to a discussion workshop on Thursday 10 November, with sessions on:
  * Improving the Transition: Reducing...

• TANE MAHUTA - WANANGA FOR TANE BY TANE

  » 02/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Korowai Aroha o Aotearoa Inc is offering a newly developed Tane Leadership Wananga Tane Mahuta.
  
  Tane...

• Election Special - Meet the Rotorua Electorate Candidates.

  » 02/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Hear how they would use their parliamentary vote to address Issues affecting voters.
  Tuesday 8th November...

• QPR Training - Suicide Screening and Triage

  » 02/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  This training is designed for those working in roles where they may have first contact with people who are at risk of...

• Workshop - 10 November 2011 - Gluckman Report and Green Paper for Vulnerable Children

  » 01/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Come to a discussion workshop on Thursday 10 November, with sessions on:
  * Improving the Transition: Reducing...

• Push Play Day - Walking Passport Challenge

  » 28/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  ON YA FEET - Friday 4th November
  Come along and take part in this awesome Push Play event. The Classic Hits...

• Youth Vacancy - SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

  » 27/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE are looking for 30 youth with physical challenges who are between the ages of 16 - 20yrs on a...

• The Two Way Closet - Youth Group

  » 27/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  There is a group available for young people in Rotorua who are gay, lesbian, transgender, curious/questioning or...

• Rotorua Yacht Club Have A Go Day

  » 26/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua Yacht Club and the Bay of Plenty Disabled Sailing Trust will be hosting their season opening HAVE A GO day on...

• Vacancy - Policy Analyst (Maori) Research Officer - RDC

  » 26/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  There is a vacancy available for a Policy Analyst (Maori) Research Officer at the Rotorua District Council.

• Vacancy - SUICIDE PREVENTION INFORMATION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - Mental Health Foundation

  » 26/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Mental Health Foundation vacancy available in Auckland.
  Applications close Wednesday 2nd November.
  For...

• Vacancy - Maori Resource Development Officer - Mental Health Foundation

  » 26/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Mental Health Foundation vacancy available in Wellington. Application close Wednesday 2nd November.
  For more...

• Oil Spill Response - Public Meeting - Rotorua Friday 21 October

  » 20/10/2011, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Attached is an invitation to a meeting regarding the Oil Spill response to be held on:
  
  Friday 21 October...

• MH101 Mental Health Learning

  » 19/10/2011, Posted by Jane Pearson

  FREE ONE DAY COURSE: Give you the confidence to recognise, relate and respond to people experiencing mental illness

• Back to the Future - CATE Conference 2011

  » 18/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The CATE (Careers and Transition Education Association) Conference will be held in Rotorua from 23 - 25 November....

• Who do you know who would make a great CYF caregiver for teens?

  » 14/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  CYF have launched a recruitment driver for CYF carers, in response to the national shortage of carers. Right now CYF...

• Operation RENA - Opportunities for Young People to Respond to the Oil Spill Disaster

  » 14/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Do the young people you work with want to volunteer for clean-up of oil from beaches and estuaries? There's...

• Oil Spill - Community Support Page Launched

  » 14/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Skylight has set up a special web page to offer information and support strategies for all those in the Bay of Plenty...

• Are the Young People You Work With Enrolled to Vote?

  » 13/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Make sure the young people you know who are 18 years or older have enrolled to vote in the upcoming election on 26...

• Vacancies at Ministry of Youth Development

  » 12/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Youth Development currently has two vacancies:
  
  Regional Youth Development Advisor.

• Youth Development Programmes in Rotorua - Survey

  » 11/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Are there enough youth development programme available for Rotorua young people? The Youth Projects Trust wants to...

• Vodafone New Zealand Foundation recognizes inspirational Rotorua leader

  » 07/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Laurie Durand is one of seven inspiring recipients of the Vodafone New Zealand Foundation World of Difference...

• 'Queer our Schools' Campaign

  » 07/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Queer Avengers will be launching its 'Queer our Schools' campaign today in Wellington.
  
  Among other...

• Minutes from October Taupo Community Advisory Group meeting

  » 06/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Minutes from the meeting held at Central Plateau REAP on Tuesday October 4th, 2011

• Library 'Teenzown' Nights Out

  » 04/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  At the library these holidays will be two nights out in Teenzown so young people aged 13 - 18 years are free to come...

• Changes to Working4Youth Roundtable Dates - October and November 2011

  » 04/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  As discussed at the last Working4Youth Roundtable, there are some changes to the scheduling of our October and...

• Tobacco Seminars - achieving a smokefree Aotearoa 2025

  » 03/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Where do you and your organisation fit in achieving the Governmentâ??s goal of a smokefree Aotearoa 2025?

• Ara Taiohi's 2011 Wananga and AGM

  » 30/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  On Thursday 27 October 2011 Ara Taiohi will hold a Wananga, followed by the Ara Taiohi AGM Friday 28 October. You are...

• Submissions open for Maori Affairs Select Committee Inquiry into the Status and Wellbeing of Maori Children

  » 30/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Maori Affairs Select Committee Inquiry agreed in June to hold an inquiry into the Status and Wellbeing of Maori...

• Awarding Excellence to Managers of Volunteers

  » 30/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Nominations are now open for the 2011 Volunteer Manager Award of Excellence.
  
  This is awarded by the...

• Young Leaders - Opportunity to visit Japan

  » 22/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Director General for Policies on Cohesive Society, Cabinet Office, Japan,
  invites young leaders in...

• Breakaway Holiday Programme - 10 -14 October

  » 21/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A Breakaway Holiday Programme will be available for 11 - 13 year olds in the first week of the October school...

• Whanau Day - Activities, Information and Haangi

  » 21/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust are holding a Whanau Day, on:
  
  Saturday 1 October 2011
  10am - 2pm
  At...

• Professional Development Seminars

  » 21/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The following range of professional development seminars available in Auckland over the coming months may be of...

• Young People Receiving Benefits - Recent Statistics

  » 20/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Attached are statistics provided by the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs which show the number of young people who were...

• Housing NZ announces changes to its role

  » 14/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Housing NZ has announced major changes to the way it does business, including withdrawing from a role supporting the...

• Left Further Behind - how policies fail the poorest children in New Zealand

  » 14/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has released a report about government policies that fail children living in...

• Ministry of Education seeks Expressions of Interest for provision of new Attendance Service

  » 13/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  An Expression of Interest (EOI) for the integrated Attendance Service was released on the Government Electronic...

• Family Collectives - Thinking, Planning and Taking Action

  » 13/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  An information evening about creating a Family Collective to support a lifestyle option for a son or daughter who has...

• Request for Support - Red Cross 'Lottery' - September 15 to November 28

  » 13/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  New Zealand Red Cross is part of the largest humanitarian organisation in the world, helping people wherever they...

• Respite Care Camp 17 - 21 October for 5-7 and 8-12 year olds

  » 13/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust is holding a Respite Care Camp on 17 - 21 October, for for 5-7 and 8-12 year olds.
  

• Rippa Rugby Youth Tournament - Sunday 9 October

  » 09/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  To celebrate the Rugby World Cup the Rotorua District Youth Council is organising a social Rippa Rugby Tournament on...

• Ombudsmen's Office wants compulsory anti-bullying programmes in schools

  » 09/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Office of the Ombudsmen has released a report into bullying at Hutt Valley High School in 2007, which reveals...

• Report looks at deadly impacts of alcohol on children and young people

  » 09/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee (CYMRC) has released a special report into the role of alcohol in the...

• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference

  » 09/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The second 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren' National Conference will be held at the Ellerslie Events Centre in...

• Research Report - Hei Tikitiki: Maori Rites of Passage and Youth Development Research Project

  » 09/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A new report, 'Hei Tikitiki: Maori Rites of Passage and Youth Development Research Project' explores the lessons...

• Outward Bound and Ara Taiohi join forces to offer a course just for those who work with Youth!!!

  » 08/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Please find attached the details of a course being offered just for those who work with young people and their...

• Taupo Youth Community Advisory Group Sept 2011 minutes

  » 08/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Minutes from the September 2011 meeting of this group.

• RISE - Grants for young people's projects promoting mental health and wellbeing

  » 07/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  RISE is an exciting project for young New Zealanders to carry out their own youth mental health awareness project....

• Develop a best practice Drug Policy for your Youth Organisation

  » 06/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Do you want your youth organisation to be a nurturing environment that supports young people to make good decisions...

• Labour Party announces Youth Employment Policy

  » 02/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Labour Party has announced plans to turn unemployment payments into apprenticeship subsidies to tackle youth...

• He Ara Hou - The Pathway Forward - Getting it right for Aotearoa New Zealand's Maori and Pasifika children

  » 02/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A new report has been released by 'Every Child Counts' as part of their campaign '1000 days to get it right for every...

• Strengthening Families Lead Agent Training - 29 September

  » 02/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Training to become a Lead Agent for Strengthening Families is available 29 September.
  
  Strengthening...

• The Children's Social Health Monitor - 2011 Update

  » 01/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  In New Zealand, children and young people living in more deprived areas experience significantly worse health...

• Established Protocols to Keep Young People Safe are Essential for Service Providers

  » 29/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The following article in a recent edition of 'New Idea' magazine highlights the importance of youth service providers...

• Report on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addiction

  » 28/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Mental Health Commission has released a report on 'Child and Youth Mental Health and Addiction'.
  
  The...

• Vacancy - Te Arawa Whanau Ora Establishment Manager

  » 26/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Arawa Whanau Ora is looking for an Establishment Manager to provide leadership for Te Arawa Whanau Ora. This role...

• Coroner calls for compulsory checks of children

  » 26/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua Coroner Wallace Bain has called for compulsory spot checks of all children from birth to the age of 5 to...

• Searching Students and Confiscation: New Ministry of Education guidance on good practice

  » 25/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Education has just released guidelines for the search and seizure of drugs and weapons in schools....

• Brain Development Workshop

  » 23/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  This free workshop by the Brainwave Trust is sponsored by Lakes DHB and will be held on:
  
  22 September...

• Brain Development Workshop

  » 23/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  This free workshop by the Brainwave Trust is sponsored by Lakes DHB and will be held on:
  
  22 September...

• Funding Opportunities - Rotorua District Council

  » 23/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Two funds managed by Rotorua District Council are open for applications from August:
  
  1. COMMUNITY SAFETY...

• Taupo Proposal for Work Experience for Young People

  » 19/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Source: 'Grassroots help for jobless youth', NZ Herald, 19 August 2011
  
  A scheme being floated for the...

• Restorative Justice Conference

  » 19/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Whanaungatanga - Building Relationships through Restorative Practices, the 5th Restorative Justice Aotearoa National...

• Student Loan Scheme Act a mixed bag for students and graduates

  » 19/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The NZ University Students' Association (NZUSA) says the cost of study will go up yet again as borrowers are charged...

• Spirit of Adventure - Inspiration Voyage for Young People with Physical Disabilities

  » 18/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Each year, with support and generous sponsorship from the Lions Club, spearheaded by the Karori LionsClub, the Spirit...

• Vacancy - Green Prescription Lifestyle Coach - Eastern BOP

  » 17/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Are you passionate about physical activity, and a healthy lifestyle? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!...

• Funding Opportunity for organisations working with high needs young people

  » 16/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth focused organisations working with high needs young New Zealanders (aged 12-24 years) are urged to apply for...

• Importance of investing in early childhood highlighted

  » 15/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  'Every Child Counts' has released a report prepared for them by Infometrics Ltd, called '1000 days to get it right...

• Taupo Youth Community Advisory Group Meeting, August 2011

  » 15/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The minutes from the Taupo Youth Community Advisory Group Meeting held on August 9th, 2011

• National Party announces youth welfare policies

  » 14/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The National Party announced today policy platforms relating to young people:
  
  YOUTH WELFARE POLICY:

• UK Riots - local commentary about young people in NZ

  » 12/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  In the wake of this week's riots in England, some commentators have been considering the question 'could it happen...

• safeTALK about Suicide: Starting the Conversation - He Timata Te Korero

  » 12/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Lifeline Aotearoa has started 'safeTALK', a suicide awareness and prevention campaign.
  
  Included on their...

• 'Rotorua Entertains' Workshops

  » 10/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The 'Rotorua Entertains' project is being coordinated by Rotorua District Council, with support from Rotorua Trust....

• Community Advisory Group (Youth) Meeting Minutes July 2011

  » 10/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Minutes for our July meeting are attached.

• International Youth Day - 12 August

  » 09/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  International Youth Day is on 12 August. The theme for International Youth Day is 'Dialogue and Mutual...

• Free rugby tickets support 'Blow the Whistle on Violence' campaign

  » 08/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Treasure Rotorua, Rotorua Safe Families and Bay of Plenty Rugby Union are giving away 2,400 tickets to the Bay of...

• Literacy Rotorua Book Appeal - Books for Preschoolers

  » 08/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Literacy Rotorua is running an appeal to collect books for preschoolers who do not have any books of their own.

• Nominations Open for Voluntary Organisations - TrustPower Spirit of Rotorua Awards 2011

  » 08/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Nominations are open for the 2011 TrustPower Spirit of Rotorua Awards, which are run by Rotorua District Council in...

• After School Programme at the Arts Village

  » 05/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Family Focus Rotorua is running a programme from the Arts Village on Wednesdays for 5-13 year olds.
  

• Toolbox Courses

  » 05/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Attached is information about Toolbox courses scheduled for Term 3.
  
  Toolbox is an interactive, small...

• Vacancy Re-advertised - Rotorua Family Violence Prevention Network Co-ordinator

  » 02/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A Co-ordinator is being sought for the Rotorua Family Violence Prevention Network.
  
  The primary role is...

• New Resource for Bullies

  » 02/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Skylight have launched new resource for 10 - 17 year olds who have been bullying, called 'Who Me'. This title...

• Policy Guidelines for using Facebook and of the Social Media

  » 29/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Ara Taiohi recently surveyed their members seeking examples of how youth sector organisations are developing policies...

• Green Paper for Vulnerable Children - Submissions Invited

  » 28/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  "Every child thrives, belongs, achieves - Green Paper for Vulnerable Children" has been released,...

• Hunger for Learning - Call for Government Support of School Breakfast Programmes

  » 28/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has released a report "Hunger for Learning" which recommends that...

• Driving Age Increases from 1 August

  » 28/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The increase of the driving age from 15 to 16 years will come into force from Monday 1 August.
  
  New...

• Green Paper for Vulnerable Children to be launched this week

  » 25/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  On Wednesday 27 July Government will release a Green Paper for Vulnerable Children. The Green Paper will present...

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

  » 22/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) will be held on:
  
  18 - 19 August

• Report on Fresh Start Reforms in Operation

  » 22/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Minister of Social Development has released a progress report on implementation of the Fresh Start youth justice...

• Navigate - The 2011 New Zealand Youth Mentoring Conference

  » 15/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The 2011 New Zealand Youth Mentoring Conference will be held on 16 - 17 August in Auckland.
  
  Speakers...

• Leadership and Project Management in Youth Work

  » 15/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  This is the next workshop in the TOHU - National Diploma in Youth Work series and is open to anyone who works with...

• How Do We Talk About Suicide? - SPINZ National Conference

  » 14/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Suicide Prevention Information NZ (SPINZ) is holding a National Conference on:
  
  Wednesday 7 September...

• Vacancy - Rotorua Family Violence Prevention Network Co-ordinator

  » 14/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A Co-ordinator is being sought for the Rotorua Family Violence Prevention Network.
  
  The primary role is...

• No Synthetic Cannabinoids Poster

  » 08/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Encourage retailers in your neighbourhood to be responsible and choose not to sell synthetic cannabinoids, by...

• Vulnerability Report - Call to Increase Benefits for Children and Support for Young People

  » 03/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) is calling for greater levels of support, including lifting...

• HUI UP! - Improving The Way We Support Those At Risk Of Suicide Or Self Harm

  » 30/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A HUI UP! awareness forum will be held on:
  Friday 8 July 11.00 am - 2.00 pm
  Rotorua District Council...

• Bachelor of Youth Development

  » 30/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  WelTec (the Wellington Institute of Technology) has developed a Bachelor of Youth Development qualification which is...

• Te Arawa Rangatahi Honogonga - Te Arawa Youth Gathering

  » 29/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  This event will be held at Te Papaiouru Marae, Tamatekapua, Ohinemutu from Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 July 2011...

• Proposals Invited - Freeparking Youth Sport and Recreation delivery

  » 28/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Rotorua District Council invites Proposals from interested parties seeking to deliver FreeParking: Youth Sport...

• Kia Tutahi - An Accord between Government and Communities of Aotearoa

  » 27/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Cabinet has endorsed a Kia Tutahi Standing Together Relationship Accord that aims to strengthen the relationship...

• Maori Affairs Select Committee Inquiry into the Status and Wellbeing of Maori and Pacific children

  » 24/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Maori Affairs Select Committee this week decided that it will undertake an inquiry into the determinants of...

• Whakanuia Te Wiki o te Reo Maori - Maori Language Week: 04 July - 10 July 2011

  » 23/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  With school term dates being adjusted to accommodate the Rugby World Cup 2011, Maori Language Week will take place...

• Bay of Plenty Regional Council - Youth Jam held for future decision makers

  » 23/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Students from around the region learned how hard making decisions can be at the annual Youth Jam in Rotorua this...

• 'Hear and Say' Maori Language Pronunciation Workshop

  » 21/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A 'Hear and Say' Maori Language Pronunciation workshop will be held by Settlement Support on:
  
  Saturday 2...

• Vodafone Foundation World of Difference - Sponsorship to work with a NZ youth charity

  » 21/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Vodafone Foundation's World of Difference programme is now open.
  
  The Vodafone Foundation is on the...

• Rotorua District Council - Long Term Plan 2012-22 pre-Consultation

  » 13/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Council wants to hear your views on what could make your area better. Help us plan for a better...

• Reminder - Alcohol and other drug harm minimisation workshop - Sam Programme

  » 12/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Further to the recent news of an alcohol-related death of a school student in Auckland over weekend, a reminder that...

• Recommendations of Maori Youth Council

  » 12/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A paper presenting the findings of the Maori Youth Council in response to the call from the Minister of Maori Affairs...

• Draft Ara Taiohi Strategic Plan

  » 10/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Board of Ara Taiohi has established four strategic goals for the next three years and has set some immediate...

• Strengths-based Practice Workshop - Creating Transformative Change in Practice and Organisations

  » 10/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A 3-day Strengths-based Practice Workshop focused on creating transformative change in practice and organisations is...

• Publication - Working with Families: Strengths-based approaches

  » 10/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A new book provides a resource for social and community workers.
  
  'Working with Families: Strengths-based...

• International Wellbeing Study

  » 08/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The latest results from the International Wellbeing Study (www.wellbeingstudy.com) indicate that New...

• Improving the Transition: Reducing Social and Psychological Morbidity During Adolescence

  » 03/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  'Improving the Transition: Reducing Social and Psychological Morbidity During Adolescence' is a report from the...

• Take the Lead - Competition for young people

  » 03/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Aotearoa Youth Voices is running a short competition to showcase young people who 'take the lead' in different ways...

• Subsidies Available for Mark Cabaj Workshop

  » 03/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Subsidies are available for people who work in Tangata Whenua, Community and Voluntary Sector organisations to attend...

• Youth Mentoring Training

  » 03/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A 4-module youth mentoring training is being provided in Rotorua on 27 July - 28 July.
  
  The cost is $420...

• Sam Programme - Alcohol and other drug harm minimisation workshop

  » 01/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Red Cross are running 'Sam', a programme for youth and those who work with youth about drugs & alcohol and their...

• Youth Congress - Call for Young New Zealanders to 'Be the Change'

  » 27/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  UNICEF NZ (UN Childrenâ??s Fund) is making a final call to young New Zealanders who would like the unique...

• ADHD Rotorua Fundraiser - An Australian Evening with The Pierce Brothers

  » 26/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Do you enjoy good food, good music and good company? ADHD Rotorua is organising a fabulous fundraising evening that...

• Training Opportunity: 1 Day QPR Training in Suicide Screening and Triage

  » 26/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A one-day training opportunity is available on:
  7 July 2011
  8.30 am - 4.30 pm
  Rotorua Hospital...

• AmYOUzing Race and Backyard Bounce

  » 20/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  An open day will wrap up NZ youth week run in conjunction with NZ Music Month.
  
  This is a 'by youth, for...

• Communities Leading - Mark Cabaj Workshops

  » 20/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Inspiring Communities, with local partners, is delighted to bring Mark Cabaj to New Zealand next month and to offer...

• Youth Fashion Show

  » 18/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Kawerau Youth Council is currently planning an extravaganza of dance, music and fashion. The show is to celebrate...

• Applications open for Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards

  » 18/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Applications for the 2011 Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards opened today, giving high-achieving young New...

• Youth Week Poster 2011

  » 17/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Want to know what's going on in Rotorua for youth week this week ? attached is the youth week poster for 2011 with...

• Youth Peace-building Conference

  » 13/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Young people from Australia, the Cook Islands, Kiribati, Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall...

• Winter School 2011, Mokoia Campus, Rotorua

  » 12/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Attached is the confirmed programme for Winter School 2011, Mokoia Campus, Rotorua
  
  This is hot off the...

• Youth Services Directory for Taupo District now online

  » 09/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A searchable directory of youth services for the Taupo District is now available online on this web page.
  

• Volunteer Opportunity - Stage Challenge

  » 09/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Volunteers are being sought for ASB Stage Challenge 2011, on Monday 30 May.
  
  Do you know anyone that...

• One Young Person's Opportunity to be the boss of the Ministry of Youth Development for Youth Week 2011

  » 09/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The theme for this year's Youth Week is STEP UP, Be heard, Take responsibility, Be YOUth! The Ministry of Youth...

• Outward Bound 'Connect' Course for Youth Workers

  » 06/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  In July Outward Bound are offering a 'Connect' course for youth workers, which combines support form experienced...

• Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2011

  » 06/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Parliament has passed the Land Transport (Road Safety and other Matters) Amendment Bill 2011. The new Bill includes...

• Budget 2011 Announcement - Youth Employment Package

  » 04/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Government has announced a Youth Employment Package as part of Budget 2011, with three components:
  * Skills for...

• Opportunity to nominate outstanding teachers and leaders in your school community

  » 03/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Parents and secondary school students have a chance to nominate outstanding teachers and leaders in their school...

• Youth Week Update from Ara Taiohi

  » 03/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Events:
  There are heaps of cool events up on the Youth Week website at

• Victory Village Forum

  » 27/04/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Victory Village Forum has been rescheduled to Wednesday 27 - Friday 29 July, to allow people in all communities...

• Youth Week Update from Ara Taiohi

  » 27/04/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  An update from the Youth Week Team at Ara Taiohi:
  
  Grants: Grants were finalised by the Youth Week...

• Call for entries Fellowship in Youth Health Leadership

  » 27/04/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth researchers and practitioners with strong leadership skills are being urged to apply for a Fellowship in Youth...

• Taupo Funding Expo (FREE!)

  » 20/04/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Funding - how to access and plan for funding, tax, legal and software presentations, workshops and advice for your...

• 2011 Rotorua Perceptions of Safety Survey

  » 18/04/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Young people (and other Rotorua residents) aged over 15 years are able to provide their views on safety in the...

• Youth Services Hui in Murupara

  » 06/04/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Ika Whenua Hauora's Youth Development Team are holding a meeting of service providers, on:
  Tuesday 19 April...

• Health Check - Survey for Young People living in Rotorua and Taupo

  » 06/04/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Lakes District Health Board want to make sure health services are relevant to young people's needs and are keen to...

• Training Opportunity - Project Adventure

  » 01/04/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A training opportunity to increase your Bag of Tricks and Facilitation Skills has come up.
  
  WHEN: Monday...

• Training Opportunity - Agents of Change Workshop

  » 29/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Agents of Change workshop will be held in Taupo on 14 - 15 April is run over two days and will focus on the role...

• Are you getting our Weekly e-Newsletter?

  » 25/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Are you receiving Working4Youth's weekly e-newsletter? Every Friday we send out a email newsletter with brief items...

• Rangatahi Adventure Challenge

  » 22/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust is offering a holiday program based on Rotorua Lakes, participating in activities such as...

• Rotorua Careers Expo - Stall Opportunity for Youth Services and Community Organisations

  » 18/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Rotorua Careers Expo 2011 will be held at the Rotorua Event Centre on
  
  Thursday 19 May, 10.00 - 2.30;...

• Youth Week Funding 2011 - Ara Taiohi

  » 16/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth Week is proud to announce that the Vodafone Foundation of NZ has once again come on board to sponsor Youth Week...

• Training Workshops - Effective Meeting Management and Minute Taking

  » 10/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Training workshops are available on:
  - The Art of Minute Taking: 15th March 2011
  - Effective Meeting...

• 2011 Secondary School Waka Ama Champs

  » 10/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Secondary School Waka Ama Championships will be held at Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) at Rotorua, on Tuesday 29...

• Strengthening Families Facilitation Training - 29 March

  » 10/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Strengthening Families are looking for facilitators to run Strengthening Families meetings, and will be holding a...

• Youth Recreation and Activities Meeting

  » 10/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The next Youth Recreation and Activities Meeting will take place Tuesday 15 March. 3.30pm to 5.00pm, at Rotorua...

• He Poroporoaki ki a Putu Mihaka

  » 06/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  It is with great sadness that we let you know of the sudden passing this weekend of Putu Mihaka.
  
  Putu...

• Forum - Child/Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Service Continuum Project

  » 27/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Contribute to a discussion to identify effective solutions for tamariki/rangatahi with drug and alcohol problems in...

• Changes to the Working4Youth Website

  » 24/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Regular users of the Working4Youth website will notice some changes to the layout of the website this week! We are...

• Interactive Drawing Therapy Courses

  » 22/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Interactive Drawing Therapy (IDT) uses right-brain drawing and writing techniques to complement and extend the more...

• Family Lifestyle Coach Programme

  » 18/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Sport Bay of Plenty offers a free Family Lifestyle Coach programme that aims to support, encourage and motivate...

• Youth Worker Training Scheme (YWTS)

  » 11/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Youth Worker Training Scheme (YWTS) has funds available in the current year to support training opportunities for...

• Career Counselling and Coaching Workshop

  » 11/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A Career Counselling and Coaching Workshop will be offered in Auckland on 11 â?? 13 April, and in Wellington on...

• Rotorua Teen Parents to get Intensive Support

  » 08/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Whare Kaupapa Awhina, a new supported home for teenage parents has opened in Rotorua as a service of the Open Home...

• Sharing the Kete - Family Inclusive Practice Workshops - Youth, Alcohol and Other Drug Issues

  » 08/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Kina Trust promotes family inclusive practice in the mental health and addictions sector. These regional workshops...

• Rotorua District Youth Council for 2011 selected

  » 02/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Seventeen young people, representing six ethnicities and eight local schools, have been selected to serve on the 2011...

• Graduate Diploma in Not-For-Profit Management

  » 01/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The 2011 programme for the Graduate Diploma in Not-For-Profit management is now available.
  
  It is a...

• More Young People Seeking Help for Problem Gambling

  » 01/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Problem Gambling Foundation's 2010 client statistics reveal an increase in the number of youth seeking help for...

• BayTrust Coach Development Scholarships

  » 01/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The purpose of these scholarships is to develop the skills that contribute to quality coaching within the Bay of...

• Alcohol Reform Bill - Submissions Close on Friday 18 February

  » 01/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Public submissions are now being invited on the Alcohol Reform Bill. The Bill will implement the Government's...

• Te Waiariki Purea Trust search for mentors

  » 21/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust are searching for some gifted people to fulfill the role of Whanau Mentor on a part time...

• Training Opportunity - Reflective Practice Workshop

  » 20/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  This workshop on Reflective Practice is being facilitated by Rod Baxter and Lisa Hann, two top educators in this...

• CED Conference 2011 is here

  » 20/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The New Zealand Community Economic Development Conference 2011 has been confirmed for 19-20 April at the Trusts...

• Ara Taiohi Appointments

  » 20/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Sonya Hogan has been appointed to the position of Executive Officer with Ara Taiohi, the new national umbrella...

• Events requiring Volunteers/Assistance

  » 18/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Some opportunities are available for young people who are 18 years and over to get work and volunteer experience....

• Healthy Eating Healthy Action (HEHA) Community Action Project

  » 18/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Applications are being sought for Healthy Eating Healthy Action (HEHA) Community Action Project Funding for hapu, iwi...

• Vacancy - Trust Manager - Te Waiariki Purea Trust

  » 17/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust is looking for a manager to provide leadership to an organisation that is a leading provider...

• Western Heights Community House

  » 14/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  There is a new Western Heights Community House located behind the Western Heights Medical Centre on Brookland Road....

• COGS makes grants to 59 Rotorua Community Organisations

  » 14/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  59 community groups based in Rotorua have received a grant from the Community Organisations Grants Scheme (COGS) in...

• Te Papa Takaro O Te Arawa: 2 Vacancies

  » 13/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Papa Takaro O Te Arawa are currently seeking an experienced person for a health and wellbeing activation role and...

• New community service for young people with AOD issues launched in Rotorua

  » 21/12/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  A new community service described as 'groundbreaking' for the Lakes DHB area is giving children and young people with...

• Reminder to RSVP - Networking Forum - 15 December 2010

  » 10/12/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Remember to rsvp for the Networking Forum to be held on:
  Wednesday 15 December 2010
  10.00 am to 1.00...

• December 2010 Working4Youth Roundtable will not be held

  » 10/12/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Please note that as a Networking Forum is planned for Wednesday 15 December, a decision has been made to cancel the...

• Break Away - Rangatahi Adventure Challenge - Holiday Programmes

  » 10/12/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust are providing 'Break Away' holiday programmes over summer.
  
  The target group for...

• Summer Recreation Events - Add your agency's activities to listing

  » 08/12/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Sport Bay of Plenty is coordinating a calendar of youth activities and events taking place during the summer school...

• Guide for councils on developing a youth policy

  » 06/12/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Youth Development has published a guide on how councils can develop a youth policy in their area....

• Ara Taiohi Newsletter

  » 05/12/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The attached newsletter from Ara Taiohi, the new national umbrella organisation for people who work with young...

• Networking Forum - 15 December 2010

  » 05/12/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  A Networking Forum for anyone who works with or for young people in Rotorua will be held on:
  Wednesday 15...

• 'Bringing Up Your Parents' - a new family development initiative programme

  » 30/11/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  An opportunity for organisations who work with young people to attend a Two Day Interactive Programme 'Bringing Up...

• Training Survey - Summary of Results

  » 28/11/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  In October 2010, Working4Youth conducted an on-line survey to ask you what training you would be interested in over...

• Youth Work Workforce Survey

  » 28/11/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Central North Island Team for the Ministry of Youth Development (MYD) was approached by youth organisations to...

• Creative Communities Funding Information Evening

  » 18/11/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  DARE TO DREAM!
  Creative Communities Rotorua information evening
  
  24 November 2010 5.30 pm -7pm @...

• Ara Taiohi - Launch of New National Organisation to support people who work with young people

  » 17/11/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  A new national umbrella organisation has been launched today to help people who work with young people (aged 12- 25)...

• Youth Mentoring expert Professor David DuBois - Webinar Opportunity

  » 10/11/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  There is an opportunity to hear internationally renowned Youth Mentoring expert Professor David DuBois PhD, through a...

• Youth 09 Report on Health and Wellbeing of Alternative Education Students

  » 04/11/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Researchers at The University of Auckland have discovered that students attending Alternative Education (AE) have...

• Youth Mentoring Researcher on Breakfast TV - Thursday 4th November

  » 03/11/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  TVNZ's Breakfast programme are interviewing Professor David DuBois tomorrow morning at approximately 8am. Tune in to...

• Whanau Ora Providers Announced

  » 29/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Whanau Ora Governance Group today announced 25 provider collectives and stand alone providers selected to develop...

• Stix n Stonz

  » 27/10/2010, Posted by Nicky Simon

  Stix and stonz is a youth group initiative all the way from Wellywood promoting awareness and prevention of Teen...

• Consultation - Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) Expanding Membership

  » 26/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) is consulting on a proposal to provide professional body...

• Youth Work Training Opportunity in Rotorua - National Certificate in Youth Work Level-3

  » 21/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  For the first time there's an opportunity for youth workers (paid or voluntary) to earn a National Certificate in...

• Government response to Special Education Review announced

  » 20/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Associate Minister of Education Rodney Hide has announced Government's response to the Special Education Review. The...

• Now taking applications for the 2011 Rotorua District Youth Council

  » 15/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Search for young leaders who can make a difference
  
  The Rotorua District Council is on the look out for a...

• Scholarships - Te Arawa Fisheries Seafood Training Programme

  » 13/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  $1,000 grants are available for training in 2011 for people interested in working in the seafood industry as a...

• Youth Advisors needed for Mental Health Commission Advisory Group

  » 11/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Mental Health Commission has an Advisory Group that provides advice on mental health and addiction issues. The...

• Training Survey - What Do You Want?

  » 10/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  If you work with or for young people in Rotorua, Working4Youth wants your views on training you would be interested...

• New BayTrust Fund - Henry Duncan Trust

  » 08/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  BayTrust has established a new fund to address the root causes of community issues by supporting projects or...

• Survey on new National Youth Sector Organisation

  » 07/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  NZ Aotearoa Adolescent Health and Development (NZAAHD) and the National Youth Workers Network Aotearoa (NYWNA) are...

• ERO Report on Promoting Success for Maori Students

  » 06/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Education Review Office (ERO) report 'Promoting Success for Maori Students: Schools' Progress' (June 2010)...

• Vodafone New Zealand Foundation Youth Health Fellowship

  » 05/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Wanting to advance the youth health and development sector in New Zealand? Through its commitment to Kiwi youth, the...

• Engineering Cadet - Rotorua District Council

  » 04/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Council is looking to give someone a fantastic opportunity to kick-start their career in civil...

• BOP Sports Awards - Nominations Close 5 October

  » 30/09/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Nominations for the 2010 Bay of Plenty Sports Awards close on Tuesday 5 October at 12.00pm.
  
  In addition...

• Call for Applications for Te Wananga Whakairo Rakau - National Carving School

  » 30/09/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are seeking applications for the 38th intake for Te Wananga Whakairo...

• Sulpha City Sk8 Jam - Information Stall Opportunity

  » 22/09/2010, Posted by Sophie Leopard

  The Rotorua Youth Centre is amping up the school holidays with a awesome free event for youth and their families on...

• Bi-cultural Practice - Understanding and working together in a bi-cultural context with young people

  » 22/09/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  This course is being run as the third block course for the National Diploma in Youth Work, but it is open to anyone...

• Free Mental Health Training Day

  » 15/09/2010, Posted by Jane Pearson

  Take the opportunity to receive FREE training! Blueprint for Learning are delivering a one day training on MH101 -...

• Alternative Education 2010 Forum

  » 10/09/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  A one-day hui on Alternative Education will be held in Wellington on 24 September. This is a chance for AE leaders,...

• Mayoral Debate for Young People

  » 10/09/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Senior high school students have the opportunity to put Rotorua's three mayoral hopefuls to the test in a debate next...

• Youth Work Workforce Survey

  » 08/09/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Central North Island Team for the Ministry of Youth Development is working with other youth organisations to...

• Consultation on the Rights of Children and Young Persons

  » 08/09/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Human Rights Commission is preparing a chapter on the Rights of Children and Young Persons. The draft of the...

• Comment on NZ's implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

  » 08/09/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The NZ Human Rights Commission and the NZ Children's Commissioner have both released comments on New Zealand's...

• Workwise employment agency helps youth to get and keep working or training

  » 07/09/2010, Posted by Jane Pearson

  Workwise employment support for youth (18 to 25 years) with depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health...

• Viral Games to spread Anti-tobacco Messages to Young People

  » 06/09/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Health Sponsorship Council (HSC) is a government agency that encourages New Zealanders to adopt and maintain...

• Nominations open for new Pacific Youth Awards

  » 06/09/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The newly-created Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards will recognise high-achieving young Pacific New Zealanders....

• Plans for a new National Youth Sector Organisation

  » 29/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  NZ Aotearoa Adolescent Health and Development (NZAAHD) and the National Youth Workers Network Aotearoa (NYWNA) are...

• Alcohol Law Reform

  » 29/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Government has announced a package to reform alcohol law. The package responds to the Law Commission's review of...

• Creative Communities Discretionary Funding Round Opens on 30 August

  » 29/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Council's Creative Communities Discretionary Funding Round opens on 30 August and closes on 1...

• Rethinking Business as Usual - Workshop on Social Justice - Engaging Youth and Community

  » 25/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Aka Waiariki, Rotorua Maori Principals Association is hosting a professional development workshop on Social Justice -...

• YouthTown Youth Coordinator (x2) Vacancy

  » 16/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  YouthTown is seeking to fill 2 Youth Coordinator positions to coordinate youth events, programmes and activities for...

• KiwiSport Funding Applications are Open

  » 11/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  KiwiSport Funding Applications are now open, and close on 7 September. Application forms and further information are...

• Youth Worker Professional Development - National Certificate in Youth Work Level 4

  » 11/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust are delivering this training programme, which is open to those who are employed and...

• Nominations Open for TrustPower Spirit of Rotorua Awards - See Education and Child/Youth Development Category

  » 11/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Nominations are open to celebrate volunteers through the TrustPower Spirit of Rotorua Awards, run in conjunction with...

• Involve Conference 2010 - 17 - 19 November

  » 04/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Involve is a biennial conference for people working with young people. The purpose of Involve is to provide an...

• Youth Building Global Connections

  » 04/08/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Many young people in Rotorua have had the opportunity to connect with students from other countries either as hosts...

• Response Ability Pathways Workshop

  » 03/08/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Lloyd Martin from Praxis (a network of practitioners and educators in youth work and community development across New...

• Community Safety Projects Fund - Funding Application Open

  » 02/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Up to $25,000 is being made available by the Rotorua District Council for community group projects that have a...

• UN International Year of Youth - August 2010 to August 2011 - Our Year, Our Voice

  » 01/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The United Nations has proclaimed an International Year of Youth starting on 12 August 2010, which is the UN...

• Call for Nominations to Maori Youth Council

  » 28/07/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Minister of Maori Affairs, Hon Dr Pita Sharples, is seeking to establish a 12 member Maori Youth Council. The...

• Whakanuia Te Wiki o te Reo Maori - Celebrate Maori Language Week

  » 27/07/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Maori Language Week is 26 July - 01 August. The theme is Te Mahi Kai - The Language of Food. The key message for...

• Opportunity for Young People to Comment on Road Safety Education

  » 27/07/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Transport is reviewing the effectiveness of road safety education for young people. This is one of...

• Reminder to RSVP - Networking Forum at Te Maioha o Parekarangi

  » 24/07/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  A Working4Youth Networking Forum will be held at Te Maioha o Parekarangi, the new CYF Youth Justice Residence,...

• Kia Ora Hauora website

  » 15/07/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Kia Ora Hauora is a Maori Health workforce development programme aimed at students and current health sector workers...

• Rotorua Community Youth Centre Trust

  » 15/07/2010, Posted by Kowhai Yukich

  The Rotorua Community Youth Centre Trust is going under construction so the youth lounge has moved into the left wing...

• COGS applications close Friday 30 July

  » 09/07/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) is a community based grant-making scheme, providing grants to non-profit...

• Working4Youth Networking Forum at Te Maioha o Parekarangi

  » 01/07/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  A Working4Youth Networking Forum will be held at Te Maioha o Parekarangi, the new CYF Youth Justice Residence, pm...

• Groundbreaking Maori youth programme in Canterbury and West Coast regions celebrates achievements

  » 30/06/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Today marks the conclusion of the Mental Health Foundation's Manawaora o Nga Taiohi programme and the Foundation...

• Hui Whakapiripiri - Registrations close on Friday 2 July

  » 29/06/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) is holding its annual Hui Whakapiripiri aimed at those who share an...

• Whanau Ora Expression of Interest Process

  » 25/06/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Expressions of Interest (EOI) have opened for Whanau Ora.
  
  Expressions of Interest (EOI) are being called...

• Community Max extended in Bay of Plenty

  » 25/06/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Community Max work scheme for unemployed young people has been extended until the end of next year in four...

• Hui - How to guide to Contestable Funding with Creative NZ

  » 17/06/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Are you planning an arts project for your roopu, marae or organisation?
  Are you holding a hui for the arts...

• Wh?nau Ora and the Youth Sector

  » 10/06/2010, Posted by Sophie Leopard

  The Wh?nau Ora and the Youth Sector Training Day with NZAAHD is fast approaching!
  
  There are still spaces...

• Matariki Fordlands Facelift

  » 08/06/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  In order to create a new beginning for Fordlands youth the Fordlands E oho group would like to celebrate Matariki by...

• Vacancies - Workwise Trust

  » 01/06/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Two vacancies are currently open at Workwise Trust. Applications close 5.00pm, Friday 11th June 2010.
  

• Engaging Maori Learners - Adult Literacy and Numeracy Symposium

  » 31/05/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  This free Symposium will include a focus on identifying and demonstrating strategies for effectively engaging the...

• Youth Services told to Work Together

  » 27/05/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Source:

• TOHU Project - Diploma in Youth Work

  » 26/05/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  TOHU Project aims to enable experienced youth workers access the National Diploma in Youth Work, an advanced...

• Youth Violence Symposium - Outcomes Report

  » 20/05/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  This two-day symposium in March 2010 was aimed at people who work with youth and youth violence, and attracted 382...

• Budget 2010 Announcements

  » 20/05/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Minister of Finance delivered the Budget 2010 on 20 May.
  
  - You can see Budget 2010 announcements...

• Alcohol In Our Lives - Curbing the Harm, Final Report from law Commission

  » 20/05/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  'Alcohol In Our Lives: Curbing the Harm' is the Law Commission's final report on the review of New Zealand's liquor...

• Te Arawa Rangatahi Leadership Forum - Applications Open

  » 13/05/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  This programme is an iwi leadership programme and is focused on developing the leadership skills of those people who...

• Youth Volunteering Workshop

  » 12/05/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  One of the national events being planned for Volunteer Awareness Week is a one day workshop at which a group of young...

• Rotorua's Youth Week, 20 - 30 May 2010

  » 10/05/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua's Youth Week is set to take place from May 20th to 30th 2010. We've made it a little longer this year.

• Whanau Ora Announcement

  » 06/05/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Tariana Turia, Minister responsible for Whanau Ora, today announced $134.3 million funding for Whanau Ora over four...

• Mentoring Training

  » 05/05/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Youth Mentoring Network are now offering Youth Mentoring Training, with support from the Ministry of Youth...

• Opportunity to work towards a National Diploma in Youth Work.

  » 05/05/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The TOHU Project is an opportunity to work towards a National Diploma in Youth Work.
  
  The trainers will...

• Privacy Training

  » 05/05/2010, Posted by Ariana Smith

  PRIVACY TRAINING
  This training provides participants with an overview of the Privacy Act for those who are not...

• BRAINWAVES TRAINING

  » 05/05/2010, Posted by Ariana Smith

  This training provides participants with information about a baby?s brain and its development. The way it develops...

• Global Youth Service Day April 23 - 25

  » 23/04/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Global Youth Service Day is an annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes the millions of children and youth who...

• Self Harm - Understanding and helping young people who hurt themselves - Seminar

  » 21/04/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Self-harming behaviours are a complex and challenging problem which typically begin in adolescence. Self-harm...

• Request for Proposals for CAMHS Community Based Services

  » 10/04/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Lakes District Health Board is inviting proposals from suitably qualified and experienced Providers of child,...

• Whanau Ora Taskforce Report has been released

  » 08/04/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Government released today the Whanau Ora Taskforce Report, which has a focus on improving social, education and other...

• Working4Youth Network Forum - Supporting Youth Submissions

  » 08/04/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Working4Youth Network Forums are for anyone who works with or for young people in Rotorua. Forums are opportunities...

• Regional Youth Participation Advisor - MYD

  » 31/03/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  There is a vacancy at the Ministry of Youth Development for a Regional Youth Participation Advisor to join the...

• Mental Health and Addiction Services - Have your say

  » 25/03/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Mental Health Commission is holding meetings so you can tell them about the Mental Health and Addiction services...

• National Diploma in Youth Work - Training Opportunity in Taupo

  » 19/03/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  An opportunity to undertake training towards the National Diploma in Youth Work is available in Taupo. The course is...

• Community-Led Development in the Bay of Plenty - Workshop

  » 16/03/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  A workshop on Community-Led Development in the Bay of Plenty will be held on Wednesday 14 April, 10am to 2pm, in...

• Youth Work Vacancies

  » 16/03/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  As you may know, Child, Youth and Family are building a new youth justice residence just outside of Rotorua and are...

• Family Violence Training

  » 10/03/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Family Works is hosting a free four-day Family Violence Training workshop in Rotorua, on Thursday 22 April, Friday 23...

• Suicide Prevention Seminar - Dealing with the Aftermath

  » 10/03/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  This Half - Day Seminar on responding to the impact of suicide in school and community settings will be presented by...

• Rotorua Funding Expo

  » 25/02/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Rotorua Convention Centre, Friday 5 March, 9am to 2.30pm
  
  Updates from funders regarding criteria and...

• Youth Week Grants Open

  » 24/02/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Youth Week grants are open. These are to enable our young people and communities to put on events to celebrate Youth...

• Restorative Practice in Schools

  » 22/02/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Working4Youth Youth Transitions SIG meeting on Wednesday 24 February will include a focus on use of restorative...

• NZ youth more disadvantaged than youth in other OECD countries

  » 18/02/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  A brief report from the New Zealand Institute identifies that NZs adequate overall performance on some social...

• Rise in Youth Unemployment

  » 05/02/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Household Labour Force Survey for the December 2009 quarter shows a marked increase in youth unemployment (15 to...

• Youth Worker (multiple vacancies) - Te Maioha o Parekarangi youth justice residence, Rotorua

  » 28/01/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth Worker (Multipul Vacancies) at Te Maioha o Parekarangi Youth Justice Residence Rotorua
  
  Child Youth...

• Youth Violence and Associated Difficulties Symposium. Brochure attached

  » 27/01/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Youth Violence and its associated difficulties - 2 day Symposium
  Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd March 2010

• Youth Violence and Associated Difficulties Symposium. Abstracts attached

  » 27/01/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Youth Violence and its associated difficulties - 2 day Symposium
  Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd March 2010

• Midlands Mental Health Promotion Forum

  » 27/01/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Rotorua will host the second mental health promotion forum in March this year. This forum is an opportunity to join...

• CRIME PREVENTION TRAINING OPPORTUNITY - 25th FEB 2010

  » 06/01/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Crime Prevention through Environmental Design is an approach to crime prevention based around looking at the...

• 2010 INVOLVE Conference Announced

  » 06/01/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Involve 2010 Connect:
  Together We Are Stronger
  17 - 19 November 2010
  Auckland
  
  Day 1...

• Vacancy - YOUTH CENTRE MANAGER

  » 06/01/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  We require a dynamic Manager for our Rotorua Youth Centre.
  
  Experienced Professional Manager with...

• Conference on Infant, Toddler and Early Childhood Mental Health

  » 22/12/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Conference on Infant, Toddler and Early Childhood Mental Health will be hosted by the University of Auckland in...

• Funding Allocation for Breakaway Programmes Announced

  » 15/12/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Programmes to be funded through Breakaway over summer have been announced:
  
  Breakaway Info on FACS...

• Tender to provide education programme at Te Maioha o Parekerangi Youth Justice Residence Rotorua

  » 15/12/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Ministry of Education is inviting proposals for the delivery of an education programme at Te Maioha o Parekerangi,...

• Vacancies at Te maioha o Parekerangi Youth Justice Residence Rotorua

  » 04/12/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  Please go to Child Youth & Family's website

• Vacancy - Rotorua Family Violence Prevention Networks Co-ordinator

  » 20/11/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Applications are invited for this role, providing Family Violence prevention collaboration initiatives, leadership,...

• E OHO Youth Programme 2010

  » 19/10/2009, Posted by Tireni Ratema

  We are now calling for rangatahi (14-18yr) to join E OHO in the following area's: Fordlands/ Eastern Suburbs/...

• Youth Guarantee Places for 2010

  » 25/09/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The allocation of Youth Guarantee places for 2010 was announced on 24 September.
  
  A total of 80 places...

• Community Response Fund: Round 2 Closes 25 September

  » 11/09/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Community Response Fund is a short-term, time limited response to address immediate cost and demand pressures the...

• Suicide Intervention and Prevention Training

  » 04/09/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  Pou Whakarite Momori Suicide Intervention and Prevention Training
  
  For Maori and Iwi practitioners who...

• Suicide Intervention and Prevention Training

  » 04/09/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Maori and Iwi practitioners who work with Maori and or within a Maori community including:
  
  - Person/s...

• Rotorua District Council - Community Safety Projects Fund

  » 04/09/2009, Posted by Juanita Conder

  The Rotorua District Council Community Safety Projects Fund opens for applications from local not-for-profit groups...

• Ministry of Social Development's New Break-Away & Fresh Start Youth Initatives

  » 27/08/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  26 August 2009
  
  The Government will provide financial assistance providing targeted help for young...

• Website Review - Working4Youth

  » 26/08/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  A report of the first year of operation of the Working4Youth website, which was launched in May 2008 as an online...

• Alcohol in Our Lives - Have Your Say

  » 24/08/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The evidence of alcohol-related harms along with some preliminary ideas for reform of the law is presented in Alcohol...

• Vacancy - Te Papa Takaro O Te Arawa

  » 21/08/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Te Papa Takaro O Te Arawa is seeking a Te Arawa Pride Project Co-ordinator.
  
  Further information is...

• School for All: The Right to Feel Welcome and Safe at School, Bullying: what, who, why, when and how (to fix it)

  » 19/08/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  ?School for All: The Right to Feel Welcome and Safe at School?
  Bullying: what, who, why, when and how (to fix...

• Trust Power Community Awards

  » 06/08/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION HITS ROTORUA
  
  The once-a-year opportunity to celebrate volunteers has hit town,...

• Community Probation & Psychological Services Open/Recruitment Day

  » 04/08/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  The Community Probation & Psychological Services is holding an Open/Recruitment Day at the Rotorua Service...

• Youth Worker Vacancies

  » 04/08/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust is advertising vacancies for Youth Workers.
  
  Applications close Friday 14 August...

• Youth Opportunities Package

  » 03/08/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Government has announced its Youth Opportunities Package, described as a targeted package of initiatives which will...

• Presentations regarding Youth Violence and Family Violence

  » 30/07/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Rotorua District Council, together with Korowai Aroha, cordially invite practitioners working across the family...

• Discovery for Teens Programme

  » 16/07/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Discovery Foundation are holding an informative afternoon regarding the Discovery programme on Friday 24th July 2009,...

• Job Vacancy - Workwise Employment Agency

  » 30/06/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Information is attached regarding job vacancies at Workwise Employment Agency.

• Youth Sector Network - Breakfast

  » 26/06/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  A Youth Sector Network - Breakfast will be held on Wednesday 1 July, 7.30am to 9.00am, at Tumahaurangi Marae, Marae...

• Reminder - Emergency Youth Housing - Presentation of Scoping Report

  » 22/06/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  A report has been undertaken into the need for Emergency Youth Housing in Rotorua, and will be presented at a meeting...

• SPINZ Conference Sponsorship

  » 22/06/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  Tena koutou katoa,
  
  Te Rau Matatini and SPINZ are offering 20 registration sponsorships for the SPINZ...

• Safe Communities Meeting - invitation to Youth Sector and Social Services, 1-3pm 23rd June, Tikitapu Rm, Work and Income

  » 15/06/2009, Posted by Arapeta Tahana

  Come along and share your views about safety in Rotorua. As well as sharing your views, this is an opportunity to...

• Citizen's Initiated Referendum

  » 15/06/2009, Posted by Kathy Warbrick

  If you turned 18 since the general election last year or moved houses you need to enrol so you can vote in the Postal...

• Community Action on Alcohol Fund (CAAF)

  » 10/06/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  ALAC has announced the introduction of its new Community Action on Alcohol Fund.
  
  The CAAF will replace...

• Community Event re Addiction and Substance Abuse

  » 10/06/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Pat Buckley, CEO of Amped 4 Life Trust, is hosting an invitation Community Event at the Rotorua Council Chambers in...

• Community Response Fund open

  » 09/06/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Applications are now open for the new Community Response Fund, which provides a short term, time limited response to...

• Emergency Youth Housing - Presentation of scoping report

  » 09/06/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  A report has been undertaken into the need for Emergency Youth Housing in Rotorua, and will be presented at a meeting...

• Working4Youth Website Review Questionnaire

  » 29/05/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Working4Youth website has been operating for a year, and we are reviewing how useful it is for you, and how we...

• Youth Statistics website LIVE

  » 29/05/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Ministry of Youth Development?s new online data resource, Youth Statistics, was published this morning

• Safe Communities Meeting

  » 13/05/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  Did you know
  1 in 3 fatal injuries in Rotorua occur in our homes?
  1 in 3 fatal injuries in Rotorua occur...

• Smoke?

  » 12/05/2009, Posted by Rob Blaikie

  Smoking Not Our Future is undertaking the next round of planning, and Health Sponsorship Council would like to ask a...

• Toughlove Presents: Norm Hewitt "Shifting the Goal Posts"

  » 05/05/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  Shifting Goalposts
  
  Toughlove Tauranga is hosting Norm Hewitt at the Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday...

• Youth Justice Central Residential Facility Update

  » 28/03/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Youth Justice Central/Rotorua (YJ Rotorua) project team are undertaking a follow-up Information Tour to the...

• Using the Working4Youth Website

  » 25/03/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  This Working4Youth website is an online resource for anyone who works with or for young people in the Rotorua...

• Midlands Mental Health Promotion Forum

  » 18/03/2009, Posted by Rob Blaikie

  Open attachement for info and look in calendar for the rego form

• Working with and for Young People in Rotorua - Map of Rotorua's Youth Sector

  » 06/03/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  This is a new resource that is being developed to provide an overview of networks, working groups and more in...

• Kids Who Worry Too Much Seminar

  » 05/03/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  A seminar hosted by Dr Angela Dixon: Recognising & Managing Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolecence....

• Media Coverage - Minister launches Youth Sector Development Day

  » 27/02/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Attached is a Daily Post article reporting on Minister of Youth Development, Paula Bennett's launch of the Youth...

• Youth Week 09 Small Grant

  » 13/02/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  Some small grants have been made available through NZ Aotearoa Adolescent
  Health & Development (NZAAHD) to...

• NZAAHD

  » 12/02/2009, Posted by Rob Blaikie

  
  New Zealand Aotearoa Adolescent Health and Development (NZAAHD) is a national network organisation for people...

• Mental Health Foundation joins call for improved youth services

  » 11/02/2009, Posted by Rob Blaikie

  The Mental Health Foundation has added its voice to calls for improved youth services following the publication a...

• Suicide Intervention and Prevention

  » 10/02/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  ANAMATA PTE is offering a FREE course on Suicide Intervention and Prevention to Maori and Iwi practitioners who work...

• Homelessness: Prevention / Early Intervention: Whose Choice? 24 March 2009, Christchurch

  » 27/01/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  Brought to you by the New Zealand Coalition to End Homelessness.
  
  For any further information please...

• Governance workshop, March 2009, Tauranga, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

  » 27/01/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  Lead by Tony Hassed of BoardSense Ltd and previously National President of the New Zealand Institute of Managemen....

• Rotorua Community Youth Centre Manager Vacancy

  » 22/01/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  YOUTH CENTER MANAGER
  
  Full TimeYOUTH CENTRE MANAGER We require a dynamic manager for our Rotorua...

• Ministry of Youth Development's Youth Development Partnership Fund Now Open

  » 15/12/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  The fifth round of the Youth Development Partnership Fund opened on 8 December 2008 and closes on 2 March 2009. The...

• New study shows youth depression and drug use declining

  » 08/12/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  New study shows youth depression and drug use declining People who work with youth are celebrating new statistics...

• Access to Safe and Secure Housing for At Risk and Vulnerable Young People

  » 03/12/2008, Posted by Diana Beattie

  A recently released report on research into the alignment between the housing sector and the housing needs of...

• E Oho Project

  » 24/11/2008, Posted by Ariana Smith

  E Oho Project is an exciting new initiative supported by RDC & Te Waiariki Purea Trust.
  E Oho is a working...

• NZ Guide to effective practice in youth Mentoring

  » 21/11/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  The Youth Mentoring Trust released "Guide to Effective Practice in Youth Mentoring" for NZ (GYM). GYM...

• The School environment and adolescent well-being

  » 21/11/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  While the primary purpose of school is the academic development of students, its effects on adolescents are far...

• Review of Alternative Education

  » 11/11/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Education is reviewing the Alternative Education system (including Activity Centres). The Review of...

• The Lowdown - factsheets

  » 07/11/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  The Lowdown - factsheets
  
  www.thelowdown.co.nz has a range of factsheets about mental health written for...

• Youth Clearing house

  » 10/10/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  
  NZAAHD and The Collaborative have been leading a process to discuss the possibility of a research...

• Training Vacancy Report - September 08

  » 30/09/2008, Posted by Ariana Smith

  This report is generated monthly by Youth Transition Services to monitor the number of youth attending and the number...

• YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKER VACANCY

  » 29/09/2008, Posted by Ariana Smith

  Vacancy for a Youth Development Worker for the E Oho Project funded by Ministry of Youth Development and partnership...

• Schools Plus Update

  » 24/09/2008, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Information on the findings of the Schools Plus consultation and the Schools Plus policy is now available on the...

• On2it - Working Together Forum

  » 24/09/2008, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Taupo Youth Offending Team together with Taupo District Council invites your participation in this exciting...

• Looking for Mentors

  » 22/09/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  Looking for Mentors living in the Bay of Plenty and Hamilton Regions. We have rangatahi needing you NOW
  

• No Sweat Parenting

  » 11/09/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  No Sweat Parenting
  - Manaaki Whanau -
  13 x half-hour programmes for Maori Television
  
  

• Employment Consultant Vacancy

  » 11/09/2008, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Workwise is a national employment agency. Our employment consultants work alongside people with experience of mental...

• Training Vacancy Report - August 08 (YTS)

  » 05/09/2008, Posted by Ariana Smith

  This report is generated monthly by Youth Transition Services to monitor the number of youth attending and the number...

• Vic Tamati Presentation

  » 05/09/2008, Posted by Ariana Smith

  Come along and listen to Vic from the Family Violence - "It's not OK" Campaign.
  
  ...

• Have your say

  » 02/09/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  Please click on the link below to have your say!
  
  

• Boost for Pasifika students

  » 01/09/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  Boost for Pasifika students
  NZ Herald | August 20, 2008
  Pasifika students at the top of the class is...

• Doubt cast on drugs programme for schools

  » 01/09/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  
  Radio NZ | 29 August 2008
  New research casts doubt over whether drug and alcohol education programmes...

• International Careers Conference: Wellington, November 2009

  » 28/08/2008, Posted by Jane Pearson

  For the first time since 2002, Career Services, with the endorsement of the International Association for Educational...

• National Certificate in Youth Work Level 4 Training

  » 22/08/2008, Posted by Ariana Smith

  This training is opened to paid practicing youth workers and/ or supervisors of MOYD courses and youth provider...

• YOuth Breakfast coordinator Job

  » 13/08/2008, Posted by Corinne Strickland

  We are looking for someone to take over as the coordinator for the Rotorua Youth Breakfast Forums. You need to be...

• ADHD: Diagnosis and Management

  » 11/08/2008, Posted by Helen Franich

  A free presentation by Dr Kevin Appleton, child, youth and adult psychiatrist during ADHD awareness week.

• YTS Youth Support Worker (Cadet) Vacancy

  » 05/08/2008, Posted by Ariana Smith

  We currently have a 12 month Cadetship position available within our Youth Transition Service Team. Applications are...

• Training Vacancy Report - July 2008 (YTS)

  » 05/08/2008, Posted by Ariana Smith

  This report is generated monthly by Youth Transition Services to monitor the number of youth attending and the number...

• Monty Betham - Baring my Soul

  » 04/08/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  coming to Rotorua!
  check out the attachment

• The Law and Mental Health

  » 04/08/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  Mental health
  
  The Law and Mental Health
  
  An education resource for community groups that...

• Youth and alcohol: Challenging the stereotype Of Substance (Australia) | July 2008

  » 28/07/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  This short article by Dr Clarissa Hughes in the July issue of the magazine, 'Of Substance' briefly outlines the...

• Save the Children Fund small grants fund

  » 28/07/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  Save the Children would like to fund local initiatives that endeavour to make lasting benefits for children and young...

• Ship for World Youth - Opportunity to Apply - Note short timeframe for applications

  » 25/07/2008, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Young people between the ages of 18-30 are invited to apply for a placement on the Ship for World Youth programme....

• Youth health and literacy

  » 21/07/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  Health
  
  Seizing the day: Youth health and literacy
  Listener | July 5-11 2008 Vol 214 No 3556
  ...

• Natural High Train the Trainer Workshop

  » 17/07/2008, Posted by Toni Ashmore

  Natural High is a resource that applies a mental health promotion approach to the issue of young people and the use...

• ROTORUA SAFE FAMILIES CAMPAIGN

  » 10/07/2008, Posted by maraea pomana

  This notice is for all individuals and agencies to identify which Workstream you would likek to be a part of. This...

• RAP - training 4 youth workers

  » 10/07/2008, Posted by maraea pomana

  R.A.P is a new initiative to assit all people who work with youth to develop strategies of how to promote...

• Youth gangs project wins top public sector award.

  » 08/07/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  A Ministry of Social Development (MSD) project to reduce youth offending in South Auckland received the top accolade...

• Training Vacancy Report - YTS

  » 01/07/2008, Posted by Ariana Smith

  This report is generated monthly by Youth Transition Services to monitor the number of youth attending and the number...

• Offer hope to young offenders, not a quick fix

  » 27/06/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  NZ Herald - Tuesday June 24, 2008
  
  Without exception, every generation believe that they were better...

• New police powers to curb teen drinking

  » 27/06/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  The Press | Wednesday, 25 June 2008
  
  Police will be given new powers under changes unveiled by the...

• Nomination for Awards.

  » 25/06/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  Nomination for Awards.
  
  The 2008 World Harmony Run, a global torch relay, will pass through Rotorua in...

• Free Event Management Workshop

  » 24/06/2008, Posted by Jess Morrison

  There will be two free Get Set Go Event Management courses in July 2008, please view the attachment for more details....

• Free First Aid Course July 2008

  » 24/06/2008, Posted by Jess Morrison

  Please view the following if you are interested in attending one of two free first Aid courses in July 2008.

• E OHO youth project gets government funding

  » 23/06/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Council has received $65,000 from Ministry of Youth Development to implement 'E OHO', a programme...

• What's working well

  » 19/06/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  A new discussion forum topic has been started. Why not let others know what worked well when working with a young...

• YIRRA YAAKIN, NATIVE EARTH THEATRE

  » 10/06/2008, Posted by maraea pomana

  "I Don't Wanna Play House" (Yirra Yaakin Theatre)
  By Tammy Anderson
  I Don't Wanna Play House,...

• Electoral Education Workshop

  » 28/05/2008, Posted by Rob Blaikie

  The workshop is for people who work with communities who are not well represented on the electoral role.
  

• Closure of Rotorua Violence Prevention Services

  » 26/05/2008, Posted by Andrew Joll

  This is to inform you that Rotorua Violence Prevention Services is closing down at the end of July 2008 after 11...

• Regional Volunteer Seminar to be held in Rotorua, facilitated by SPARC June 4

  » 15/05/2008, Posted by Andrew Joll

  What a fantastic opportunity for volunteers in the Bay of Plenty! Sport Bay of Plenty have linked in with SPARC to...