Research and Resources
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.
Students Against Dangerous Driving (SADD) leadership programme
Students Against Dangerous Driving (SADD) is excited to announce that applications are now open for their 2025 student leadership programmes. These opportunities empower young people to grow as leaders while promoting road safety and positive change in their communities.
New Social Investment Fund
The Government announced new funding of $275 million over four years that will go towards setting up a Social Investment Fund, and two child and youth related social investment initiatives. The fund will invest in early interventions and supports services that enable children, young people, and families to achieve a range of outcomes. It will also catalyse change – supporting communities and social sector organisations to upgrade existing arrangements so that they align with the social investment approach.
Banning young people from social media sounds like a silver bullet. Global evidence suggests otherwise
Global research reviewed in this article suggests that banning youth from social media may not effectively improve mental health outcomes. The authors call for more nuanced, evidence-informed approaches that consider both the risks and benefits of social media use.
2023 Census data on the Rainbow/LGBTIQ+ Population
The 2023 Census was the first census to collect information on LGBTIQ+ communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. The LGBTIQ+ population output from the 2023 Census includes people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, were born with a variation of sex characteristics, or have other minority genders or sexual identities. LGBTIQ+ statistics give a picture of the diversity within our population, and enable people to advocate for the needs of LGBTIQ+ communities. This data is valuable for informing local and central government planning, service provision, and policy development. It also allows us to understand how outcomes differ for LGBTIQ+ and non-LGBTIQ+ people in New Zealand.
Child and Youth Strategy - Young kiwi version
A new version of the Child and Youth Strategy that has been created especially for young Kiwis developed with input from VOYCE Whakarongo Mai, the Ministry of Youth Development Youth Advisory Group and the Children and Young People's Commission - Mana Mokopuna. The Strategy tells young Kiwis about the work that the Government is doing to improve the lives of children and young people and provides advice on the supports available to them and on who they can contact if they (or someone they know) needs help.