Posts by Mary Strachan
Name 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…
Read MoreVaping & Young People Shouldn’t Mix
Vaping and taiohi (young people) really shouldn’t mix – but of course they do. So what’s being done about it, and how can you support a young person to quit?…
Read MoreSupport your young people to vote
The General Election on 14 October is just around the corner, bringing with it the opportunity for eligible voters to have their say on the future direction of our country.…
Read MoreUsing strengths when working with young people
When things are tough, we’re often told (or tell others) to “harden up” or “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” – but how often do we check whether there are…
Read MoreThe Y Expand to New Premises on Sophia Street
Steady growth has led the Y South & Mid Canterbury to expand to new premises at 7-9 Sophia Street to accommodate their youth and community development (Y&CD) staff, while retaining…
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