Posts by Mary Strachan
Empowering Tomorrow’s Drivers: Y Drive Receives Vital Funding Boost from Advance Ashburton Community Foundation
ASHBURTON, NEW ZEALAND – A major roadblock for local youth seeking employment and independence is being cleared, thanks to a wonderful new community partnership. Y Drive (the driving school of…
Read MoreNew Chairperson to the Y Central South Island Board
The Y Central South Island (YCSI) is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrea Leslie as the new Chairperson of its Board, following the organisation’s first Board meeting since its…
Read MoreBeyond the Ban
Navigating the digital landscape is one of the defining challenges of youth development today. Globally, the conversation around protecting young people has reached a boiling point, with governments worldwide stepping…
Read MoreYou Don’t Have to Save the Planet to Change Our World
When we open social media, environmental headlines can feel pretty overwhelming. Climate change, biodiversity loss, global emissions—it’s easy to feel like whatever we do as individuals is just a drop…
Read MoreThe Y Central South Island Celebrates Historic Governance Milestones and Purpose-Driven Regional Growth at AGM
At its Annual General Meeting last night, the Board of the Y Central South Island Inc. proudly bestowed Life Membership upon immediate past Chairperson Stacey Scott. This prestigious honour recognises…
Read MoreOamaru Youth Take the Lead for Local Youth Week Celebrations
The Y Central South Island are delighted to get the streets of Oamaru buzzing this May, as they host a series of events for Youth Week 2026. Supported by Ara…
Read MoreCelebrating Youth Leadership and Creativity with Impact
On the 22nd of May, the Caroline Bay Hall will host a significant celebration of South Canterbury’s younger generation as the Youth Impact Awards and Impact Art Awards join forces…
Read MoreTrue Advocacy Means Listening to Our Rangatahi
Every year, Youth Week serves as a beautiful national reminder that the young people across our communities deserve to be both celebrated and actively heard. Running from 18 to 24…
Read MoreSupporting Our Rangatahi Through the Economic Squeeze
In the current economic climate, the conversations around our dinner tables often centre on the rising cost of living, inflation, and tightening budgets. While these pressures affect every household across…
Read MoreThe Y Central South Island Expands Christchurch Presence with New Colombo Street Facility
The Y Central South Island (the YMCA) has officially opened its new premises on 410 Colombo Street, marking a strategic expansion of its youth education, employment pathways and driver licence…
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