what we do
CYC Trust currently has three departments which enables us to do great mahi on the Hibiscus Coast.
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'24-7 Youth Work' in Whangaparaoa College.
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'Tamariki Tipu' in 3 local primary schools
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Youth Service for those on the Youth Payment, Young Parents Payment and those needing support with education, employment and training.
We also run many tailored events and workshops for young people in our community. This includes – budgeting and life skills short courses, parenting workshops for young parents, empowerment workshops for young women ages 11-13 and 13-18 through Whangaparaoa College, resilience building events for young men, driver license courses and many more.
As a part of the '24-7 Youth Work' Network, our youth workers support young people in Whangaparaoa College through one-on-one mentoring and programmes focused on leadership development and building resilience.
Youth Workers intentionally facilitate connection between students with positive environments and events, and support staff to maintain a healthy learning environment.
'Whangaparāoa College is delighted with the relationship we have with Coast Youth Community Trust (CYC). The Youth Worker team is an amazing resource that supports our young people to be better every day. CYC provides a well-balanced and unique approach to this that is responsive to the needs of our school as we continue to grow and develop.'
Steve McCracken - Whangaparāoa College Principal
Tamariki Tipu - Growing Children. This initiative has been developed by 24-7 Youth Work to offer support to tamariki of primary school age.
CYC Trust partners with three local primary schools to have a children's worker present for 10hrs per week. Tamariki Tipu support schools through five key priorities:
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Meeting Basic Needs
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Connecting
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Groupwork/ Lunchtime Fun
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Mentoring
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Transitions
Our goal is know tamariki, which then allows them to grow & as a result flourish.
Education is important - but sometimes things get in the way of school or training.
That's why we're here.
We want good things for young people now and in the future. We make sure that they get the support they need to get past whatever is in the way, so they can get back into education and have a bright and independent future.
Youth Payment - for young people aged 16 or 17 who can't live with their parents or guardians and can't get financial support from them.
Young Parent Payment - for young people aged 16-19 who are the main caregiver for a child.
NEET Programme - for 16-17 year olds who are either not in education, training or employment, or are at risk of dropping out.
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