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rauemi, mātauranga me rangahau
What's New at NTYWC
Catch up on the latest from the Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective. From sector updates and local stories to Collective highlights and announcements, this is where we share what’s happening in our community, and celebrate the mahi of those working alongside rangatahi.
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Dopamine & Productivity Apps for Teens & Adults
Getting young people (and ourselves!) focused, motivated and productive can be a tough ask. We asked Educational Psychologist & Collaborative Trust Trainer Emma Read for her top apps and techniques to get young learners and workers on task.
Inflow - designed to manage ADHD by improving productivity, routines, and emotional regulation using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques.
Todoist - task management app & to-do list designed to organise, prioritise, and track work. Enables users to capture tasks, set recurring due dates, create sub-tasks, and manage projects via list, board, or calendar views.
Chat GPT - good for a brain dump, and then using it to create structure & organise thoughts.
TaskTimer Widget - used to measure, track, and manage time spent on projects. Helps teens stay on track & create realistic timeframes for work.
TaskTimer Widget - used to measure, track, and manage time spent on projects. Helps teens stay on track & create realistic timeframes for work.
Urgent action required on child and youth mental health
Urgent action required on child and youth mental health
Over 1 in 4 young people experience significant mental health challenges — more than any other age group. Have your voice heard and sign the petition asking the Minister for Mental Health to take urgent action on child and youth mental health
How Are Teen Brains Different?
The development of teenagers' brains has a big impact on how they react and respond to situations. This brief one-minute video from Dr Sue Bagshaw gives the low down on what motivates them & how their thinking differs from our own.
Puāwai Project – From Seed to Summit
Puāwai is a youth-led mental health movement giving rangatahi the mic to design real solutions. Ten young creators received support to develop their own kaupapa, recorded an honest podcast series, and then led a nationwide summit in Whanganui that brought over 200 rangatahi together. With 20,000+ reached and a new advisory board forming, Puāwai is growing into a powerful national platform for youth-led hauora.