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Stay informed with youth sector news, training updates, research, and helpful resources. Explore what’s happening across Nelson Tasman and discover tools to support your work with rangatahi.
Resources for Youth Workers
State of the Nelson Tasman Youth Sector
The Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective has commissioned a report on the state of our youth sector. It describes what's happening across the youth development sector in Nelson–Tasman, and points to some practical ways to support youth-focused organisations.
This report reflects the voices of people working in the sector, rather than the voices of young people themselves. Seven ideas across four themes have been identified and we would love your feedback on these and on some other key issues affecting young people.
While Aotearoa ranks 11th globally for overall wellbeing, its youth happiness trajectory tells a starkly different story — placing 126th out of 136 countries for changes in youth happiness. Researchers say this is no short-term dip, but a sustained decline reflecting deeper structural shifts in how young people live and connect, with long-term implications for social cohesion and productivity.
Counsellors warn NZ is normalising crisis levels of youth distress
Previous studies from the World Happiness Report highlight the importance of trust and social connections for wellbeing. This article explores how the rise of the internet and social media use has affected wellbeing directly, and also indirectly by altering trust, social connections, and emotional bonds
How to talk to children about global conflicts
When images and videos of the latest conflict consume the news and our social feeds, it can feel overwhelming. The constant stream of information can take a toll on our mental health. These events can be even more confusing and frightening for children and young people who are still learning to make sense of the world. They may struggle to understand why certain things are happening, and they might imagine scenarios that are even scarier than reality. Find some ways to bring comfort to your little ones during times of conflict in this article.