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.
Call for Expressions of Interest
Project Lead – Strengthening the Nelson Tasman Youth Sector
Are you passionate about creating positive change for rangatahi in Nelson Tasman? Do you thrive on collaboration, strategy, and community impact? The Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective is on the lookout for a dynamic Project Lead to help shape the future of our region’s youth sector.
The Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective is leading a multi-agency project focused on building a more connected, capable, and resilient youth sector that supports young people to thrive. This role will guide the development of a 3-year Action Plan that sets the course for collective action and long-term impact.
A practical, easy-to-use toolkit of resources and insights to help new and small community groups or not-for-profit organisations thrive. Webinar recordings and resources cover:
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Community engagement
- Strategic planning
- Evaluation and measuring impact
- Communicating your work
- Working in a culturally responsive way
- Wellbeing / Hauorand make your voice heard.
Drug harm prevention needs among adolescents in Aotearoa New Zealand: Findings from the Youth19 Survey
The aim of this study is to inform policy and practice by investigating drug harm prevention needs among secondary students in Aotearoa and updating and extending previous Aotearoa research. Previous studies have established high, inequitable and growing levels of foregone healthcare among adolescents in Aotearoa, yet recent investigation of unmet need for tobacco, alcohol and other drug services, by demographic sub-group, is a gap.
New Youth Development Resources from Ara Taiohi
Each of these taonga newly released adds new depth, knowledge, and tools to strengthen our collective mahi. Mahi Tūturu a report on the Landscape of Youth Work in Aotearoa, Kaiparahuarahi: Understanding Identities through Intersectionality, and Ngā Tāhuhu Kōrero: A History of Youth Work in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Unlocking Employability Through Adventure
Whenua Iti Outdoors believe in the power of experiential learning to not only create memorable experiences but also to build essential life and work skills. They recognise the importance of giving rangatahi opportunities to grow in environments that build resilience, self-awareness, and key life skills. Read more here.