Youth

We offer free health services for youth including – a choices to wellbeing programme for youth with mild to moderate mental health issues where youth are able to choose a provider that best suits their needs, Free Primary Health Care services for youth aged 12-24, a young dads programme, and school based health services in the following secondary schools: Kelston Boys Kelston Girls Waitakere College Henderson High School, Kaipara College, Massey High School Rodney College Te Kura Kaupapa Māori O Hoani Waititi Marae

The He Oranga Poutama programme has a goal of, “increasing participation and leadership as Māori in sport and traditional physical activity at community level”.

Independent youth worker who offers supervision of youth activities in Massey community, some in partnership with Mangatewhau Hub.

Break Away Programme – holiday programme for youth 11-13 yrs and 14-17 yrs. Break Through Programme – Support for families and Youth 2-24yrs at risk of becoming involved with a youth gang culture Wrap Around – Youth Justice referrals at risk of offending, in MOJ care or requiring CYF intervention aged 10-17 yrs. Support up to one year. Youth At Risk – Supervised, structured programmes and preventative activities for youth at risk of offending 8-24 yrs. Rangatahi Mentoring – Mentoring for students leading into NCEA. Students in years 11,12,13 from selected schools.

A youth service with a strategic focus on Pasifika and Māori communities unique needs and issues. Includes a sports academy, mentoring programme and Youth Central – which is a place for our young people to chill out and have fun on Friday nights at Kelston Boys High School Gym from 4pm – 8pm.

Supporting teen parents via social supports, a whānau centred approach, advocacy and education.

Connection point for youth services to work on collaborative youth events and provide a voice for youth issues.