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  • Rangatahi Well – a new resource for those supporting the wellbeing of young people

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    A new online resource aimed at making it easier for secondary school staff to recognise and respond early to wellbeing concerns in students has had an excellent response since it went live in June.
  • Review of the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy

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    The Children’s Act 2014 requires the Strategy to be review
  • E-newsletter update - Strategy Review

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    This e-newsletter includes: the Strategy review findings and recommendations; summary engagement reports; progress updates; and community stories
  • Summary Engagement Reports related to the Strategy Review

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    We asked stakeholders to share their insights and perspectives on a range of matters including:
  • Creating safe, stable and nurturing environments for children to learn and play

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    A Manawatu-based grassroots organisation, MentorED, is collaborating with schools and other NGOs to bring about better outcomes for tamariki.
  • Puāwai – Supporting young people to thrive

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    Young people from marginalised communities are being given the opportunity to blossom, thanks to a Christchurch-based youth leadership programme
  • Active Whakapapa leads the way in West Auckland

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    Almost 900 people took part in a series of hikoi, that aimed to connect participants to the place they call home by sharing the history of Mana Whenua while traversing the whenua.
  • Cabinet Decision: Adoption of the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy

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    Extract from Cabinet Minute SWC-19-MIN-0085: Adopting the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy
  • Monitoring Report - progress in implementing the Strategy (2021)

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    This Monitoring of Strategy Implementation Report details key activity carried out in January - December 2021 to bring the Strategy into effect.
  • E-newsletter update - June 2022

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    This e-newsletter includes information about: the review of the Strategy; the release of the independent Process Evaluation report; the third Monitoring Report, for 2021; and the Child Poverty Report - Budget 2022.
  • Process Evaluation of the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy

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    Late last year, the Child Wellbeing Unit in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) commissioned an external process evaluation of the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy, to better understand the effectiveness of
  • Child Poverty Report – Budget 2022

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    The fourth annual Child Poverty Report was released on 19 May, alongside Budget 2022.
  • Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy Annual Report (2020/2021)

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  • Child Poverty Related Indicators Report (2020/2021)

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  • E-newsletter update - April 2022

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    The latest Child and Youth Wellbeing e-newsletter includes information about two reports released today, including the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy Annual Report and the Child Poverty Related Indicators Report.
  • E-newsletter update - February 2022

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    This e-newsletter includes information about the release of the official child poverty rates for the 2020/21 financial year, recent progress updates on the Programme of Action, and community-led initiatives
  • Connecting kids to their local habitat

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    Over one hundred children from neighbouring schools in Waikato got together to help restore habitat near Lake Whangape, as part of the recent Conservation Week. Check out a range of hands-on, fun ways to get young people learning about and connecting to…
  • BOUNCE – Live Life Well

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    A youth-led project, developed by young people for young people, is helping young Cantabrians live life well every day.
  • Life-skills = work-ready skills

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    A series of short videos that highlight the wide range of life-skills young people acquire through everyday activities - in and out of school - that are relevant to the world of work.
  • Young entrepreneurs support child and youth wellbeing

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    The recent Young Enterprise Scheme national finals celebrated the entrepreneurial successes of secondary students from around the country, with many of the initiatives focused on improving child and youth wellbeing.
  • Students awarded for digital solutions

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    The national finals of the 123Tech Challenge, the tech industry's in-school challenge, showcased a wealth of innovative problem-solving talent from primary, intermediate and secondary school students around the country.
  • E-newsletter update - December 2019

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    The latest Child and Youth Wellbeing e-newsletter was sent out today.
  • Evidence grows for benefits of mindfulness programmes

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    Mindfulness programmes are helping children and young people improve their focus and attention, develop increased calm and resilience, conflict resolution and positive relationship skills, including empathy, forgiveness and honest communication
  • Councils put young people at the heart of their cities

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    Councils have an important role in helping create positive change for children and young people. Two examples of councils who have already adopted their own strategic plans focussed on young people in their regions are Porirua and Auckland.
  • Young people call for courageous conversations

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    A recent Youth Diversity Forum held in Ōtautahi Christchurch generated robust discussion, ideas and solutions for the future of race relations in Aotearoa New Zealand.
  • World Children's Day - Making progress for our kids

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  • E-newsletter update - November 2019

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    The latest Child and Youth Wellbeing e-newsletter was sent out today.
  • Young people helping young people

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    Youth development organisation, Challenge 2000, is giving young people the opportunity to serve and be an active part of the community. As well as responding to the needs of the community, the organisation also delivers programmes that challenge the…
  • Toolkit equips school leavers for the world

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    The School Leavers’ Toolkit, launched today, will help school leavers gain the core skills and knowledge they need as they embark on their post-school lives. 
  • Bringing fresh ideas and energy to community leadership

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    More and more young people are involved in Youth Councils, bringing new energy and ideas, and a unique perspective as to how best to tackle challenges and opportunities.
  • Jack jumps into the deep-end

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    A council, training organisation and college partnership is helping a young man with disabilities gain real-world experience and develop skills and confidence ahead of entering the job market.
  • Breaking down barriers to sport

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    The first of a series of Community Sports Banks kicked off in Wellington recently, in a bid to tackle inequality and break down the barriers to sport.