Posts by Michele Keggenhoff
Reclaiming Our Lives from Screens
Young people today are more aware of the downsides of excessive screen time than many might think. Recent findings, including Outward Bound’s Screentime Amongst Rangatahi survey, reveal that nearly 80% of taiohi wish to reduce their time on devices. The study also found that peer pressure plays a significant role in screen habits. Seventy-five per…
Read MoreSupport can reduce stress of exams
It’s that time of year again – NCEA exams are looming, and taiohi across the Central South Island are hunkering down to hit the books. Whether they’re tackling NCEA Level 1, 2, or 3, this period can be pretty stressful for them, but there’s a lot you can do to help ease the pressure. Here…
Read MoreThe Y Brings Services to Twizel
There will soon be opportunities for young people in Twizel to take part in after school youth and community development programmes, active recreation and sports, and driver education and instruction thanks to a collaboration between The Y Central South Island (The Y) and Mackenzie District Council (MDC). “Initially we will deliver after school play, active…
Read MoreJourneying Beyond te Wiki o te Reo Māori
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% of those involved in our education, youth work, support-to-employment, and driving programmes, it’s clear that connecting with and supporting our Māori community must be at the…
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 of topics. An average of 935 young people participated across the three parts of the survey: Attitudes, Education & Employment, and Wellbeing. Youth Survey 2024…
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 a tough pill to swallow, but we think it also provides an opportunity for organisations to come together, pool resources, and amplify our collective impact.…
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 research survey reached over 10,000 young people aged 18-35 in over 120 countries worldwide. 45% of respondents were from under-represented groups. The research revealed: So…
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 recent AGM. It was prompted by expanding operations in Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru and Oamaru and acknowledges that the previous name no longer accurately described the…
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 insights. An important youth voice opportunity for taiohi living in Ashburton, Mackenzie, Timaru, Waimate, and Waitaki districts is currently running until 30 June – the…
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 & Mid Canterbury’s Youth Survey 2024. Roughly every two years since 2014 The Y has taken the pulse of the region’s taiohi age 12-24 years on…
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