New Zealands most vulnerable young people need more help
The New Zealand Association of Counsellors says if the government is serious about wanting to improve the country’s suicide rates it needs to provide more […]
Youth
Help often unavailable for depressed young Kiwis
The New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) has backed calls for more support for young people dealing with depression. Spokesperson, Sarah Maindonald, says adolescents are […]
JustSpeak launches an open letter calling for the youth justice system to include 17-year-olds
Today JustSpeak launched an open letter to Prime Minister John Key and justice sector Ministers Judith Collins, Anne Tolley and Chester Borrows calling for the […]
Youth fundraiser celebrates three years and 16 tonnes of cash
The weird and wonderful Lions Clubs New Zealand project that takes unwanted currency and turns it into life changing experiences for Kiwi Kids will be […]
Counsellors take stand against bullying
The New Zealand Association of Counsellors is urging Kiwis to don their pink shirt this Friday (May 17) in a show of solidarity against all […]
I didnt have a good past, but its up to me to have a good future.
‘I didn’t have a good past, but it’s up to me to have a good future.’ -Monique, 17.Seventeen year old Monique celebrates the theme of […]
Living like a Legend
‘I’m no legend, I’m a regular guy working with youth and trying to make a difference.’ – Ben Lummis, former NZ Idol and Youth Horizons […]
$10,000 in funding for Kāpitis Youth Quest
Ōtaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed $10,000 in new Government funding for Paraparaumu-based charity Youth Quest.“Youth Quest are great local charity who do a great […]
Plunket pleased more kiwi kids having B4 School health checks
Plunket is pleased to hear that more New Zealand families are making use of free B4 School health checks. The government announced today that nearly […]
Youth Charity Contributes to NZ Economy
Leading child and youth charity, the Foundation for Youth Development (FYD) has broken new ground with the launch of the Growing Great Futures – Whakatipu […]