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Whanake Youth offers a range of health and wellbeing services for young people aged 12-24, as well as training for those in the youth support fields. Our Youth Space in Stoke, HQ, offers a warm, safe and friendly space for local youth to hang out, get creative and find answers and support for any general concerns or health worries.
WHAT WE DO
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Whanake HQ has a relaxed-feel clinic room which hosts sessions covering mental health, nutrition, coping strategies, mindfulness and relaxation techniques, safety, asthma, diabetes, hearing and vision, skin checks, sexual health, oral health and clinical health.
Screening and intervention for psycho-social concerns and health relation concerns are provided.
Advocacy, support and practical help is offered by our youth health worker for young people and their whanau.
SCHOOL BASED HEALTHCARE
We have nurses and social workers in intermediate school, high schools, alternative education and tertiary education facilities.
They can help with any physical, emotional or chronic health concerns and provide free and private consultations. If you need help to be referred to specialist services we can help out.
YOUTH PROGRAMMES
The Whanake crew are onsite at the HQ and Stoke Youth Park on Monday to Friday's between 3.30-5.00pm.
All are welcome to a range of programs and activities. Inside HQ is a popular pool table, table tennis table, shower and gender neutral toilets.
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HQ also hosts a range of creative workshops, events by youth organisations and as well as board games, movies and online gaming. The social enterprise SYP café supports young people in developing skills and making awesome coffee's for the community.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Development and Training for Healthcare Workers and Community Workers is available. Whanake Youth specialise in youth development, and ensure the young person is at the centre and participates in leading their care.
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Whanake Youth also offer the Level 3 Youthwork certificate through Career Force for adults and young people age 15 years +. We currently have 8 adults and young people completing the Level 3 youth work certificate in 2024.
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Whanake Youth also supports student social workers and nurses from NMIT to complete their placement hours.
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"They were really open about me coming to see them, even just to talk about private heath things. They alway made me comfortable". Student 2022
WHANAKE TE MAHI
Are you 18-24, living in the Nelson / Richmond area? Looking for a job?
The market has got tougher in the last year. More people like you are chasing fewer jobs.
If you’ve been unemployed for a while, you might have noticed:
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every unsuccessful application can knock your confidence
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you rarely get good feedback about why you weren’t successful
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you are struggling for positive stories to tell at interview
What if you had a team around you, to support you?
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It’s always good to get a second opinion on your job applications. Other people can often see when you’re under-selling yourself – and, with other around us, most people find it easier to stay motivated.
What if you could show what you’ve been doing to develop yourself?
What employers want most, for entry-level positions, is attitude and mindset - things like confidence and reliability - plus communication skills and team working. These are even more important than qualifications, if you want to be successful.
How does Whanake Te Mahi work?
Over 8 weeks (9 hours a week), you’ll be given a range of opportunities specifically designed to help in your journey to work, including:
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Challenging group activities, to build confidence
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Learning and applying different job hunting strategies
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Presenting yourself positively
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Coaching to recognise your strengths, and help you focus on your goals
All of this within a supportive whanau?
Is this for me?
If you’re a jobseeker aged 18-24 and receiving benefits, speak with your case manager or work broker at MSD to check whether you’re eligible.
You might not need our help, if you:
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know what you want
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have good relevant experience and qualifications, and are
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confident in the whole job hunting process.
Otherwise, it comes down to 3 questions:
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Are you willing to challenge yourself?
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Are you willing to support others in your team?
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Do you have something you want to change?
If the answers are “yes”, let’s talk. Send us a message using the form, and we’ll be in touch.
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