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The Y Doubles Down on Oamaru! Additional Education and Driver Programme investment Set for 2026
The Y (YMCA Central South Island) is excited to announce a significant reinvestment in the Oamaru community, expanding its local footprint and programme offerings starting in early 2026. This move…
Read MoreThe Y Commits to Empowering Twizel’s Youth for Three More Years
The young people of Twizel and their families are set to benefit from continued, dedicated support as The Y Central South Island (The Y) proudly announces a three-year funding commitment…
Read MoreLessons going swimmingly…
Refugee Settlement Services and the Y Central South Island have partnered together for the third school holiday period in September to provide swimming lessons to local refugee children. Held in…
Read MoreGet back on the path to success with the Y
The Y North Otago is more than just a training provider; we are setting our learners on a pathway for success outside of traditional schooling with our tāngata-centred model focussing…
Read MoreOutstanding education achievement acknowledged at awards
Y Education is delighted to have been the recipient of two tertiary education awards at the prestigious national Independent Tertiary Education NZ (ITENZ) awards held in Queenstown on the 17th…
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…
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 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 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 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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