Posts by Mary Strachan
Journeying Beyond te Wiki o te Reo Māori
The Y Central South Island is on a powerful bicultural journey, and it’s one that we’re excited to be taking as an organisation. With Māori participants making up between 35-50%…
Read MoreYouth Survey 2024 Results Announced
The Y Central South Island today released the results report from Youth Survey 2024, which aims to take the pulse of the region’s taiohi aged 12-24 years on a range…
Read MoreWeathering the Storm of Funding Cuts Together
Government funding cuts have sent ripples of concern across the non-profit and social sector, and the communities of Timaru, Ashburton and Oamaru served by the Y are no exception. It’s…
Read MoreThe Importance of Meaningful Work for Young People
Recent research led by The Y Australia on behalf of the worldwide YMCA Movement has underscored the challenges and opportunities around young people and the world of work. The global…
Read MoreName Change Reflects a Growing Y
The Y South & Mid Canterbury today announced the organisation is changing its name to “The Y Central South Island” effective immediately. The change was approved at the not-for-profit organisation’s…
Read MoreCrucial for Youth to Have a Say in Their Communities
Let’s talk about something super important: giving young people a real voice in their communities. This isn’t just about letting them speak; it’s about truly listening and acting on their…
Read MoreYouth Survey 2024 Now Open Online
An important youth voice opportunity for taiohi living in Ashburton, Mackenzie, Timaru, Waimate, and Waitaki districts is now open online and runs to 30 June – the Y South &…
Read MoreA First Aid Approach to Youth Mental Health
Our young people face a myriad of challenges that can impact their mental well-being. From academic pressures to social media influences and everything in between, the weight of these issues…
Read MoreWho’s Who on Your Youth Team?
There will always be times when a young person needs extra support and guidance from a trained professional. Here at The Y we have youth workers and social workers who…
Read MoreWhy the YMCA Became The Y
What’s in a name? Plenty, if it’s one as well known around the world as the YMCA (are you singing that song in your head yet?) Having such a well-recognised…
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