4 Programmes to chose from! Do it on your phone, computer or tablet – whenever it suits you! A positive environment helps your tamariki develop emotionally, socially and academically. The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program has helped thousands of families in Aotearoa build strong relationships, guide children’s behaviour and enjoy family life more. And now it’s available online to all whānau in New Zealand for FREE! These online course offerings are funded by Health NZ and the Ministry of Social Development.

Choose the Triple P programme that’s right for you:

• Triple P Online – evidence-based strategies proven to work for parents and carers of tamariki aged up to 12 years.

• Triple P Online for Baby – helping new or expecting parents and carers build a positive foundation right from the start.

• Family Transitions Triple P Online – helping parents going through separation or divorce create a stable, reassuring environment for their tamariki.

• Stepping Stones Triple P Online – helping parents and carers of tamariki with disability or neurodivergence with key life skills.

Get simple, practical tips and tools for parents and carers anywhere, anytime. Find out more at www.triplep-parenting.net.nz

We’re really sorry to let you know, tomorrow’s Parenting Seminar, Beyond Behaviour – Understanding Neurodivergent Children, has had to be **POSTPONED** due to presenter illness. We are so sorry for the inconvenience, and will be doing our best to arrange a new date as soon as possible, also on a Thursday evening. Everyone who booked a ticket should have received an email to confirm the postponement. If you’ve booked babysitters, please go on a date night or wellbeing night for yourself – you deserve it! We’ll be advertising again, once a new date is confirmed.

What matters most? Feeling supported, having fun, and enjoying the game! If you have kids in sport, watch and reflect on this thought provoking video by Sport Canterbury

After the roaring success of our first day of Basketball this term, with the biggest numbers we’ve ever had at Basketball Clubs, we’ve managed to sort the logistics to open up another afternoon of Basketball Clubs, in order for the numbers to be smaller, and the kids to get better coaching.

Yesterday we had 16 kids in the School Years 1-3 session, and 18 kids in the School Years 3-5 session, and we really don’t want more than 12 per session! Due to a registration mix up, people trying out the club, and late registrations, we’re in this great position that we’ve now opened up Thursdays afternoons for the same first two sessions at the same times:
School Years 1-3: 3:15pm – 4:05pm
School Years 3-5: 4:15pm – 5:05pm

Also, with coach Jake leaving Christchurch for a new role having just finished his study, and next week being his final week with us, we welcome Mataio, who brings youthful energy and experience coaching youth teams at Shirley Boys and Burnside to both our Tuesday and Thursday sessions, alongside some new volunteers too.

Register for Thursday online: https://aimyone.com/yat

FREE Parenting Seminar – Understanding Neurodivergent Children through a nervous system lens on Thursday 6th August 2026, in New Brighton. Hosted by Mana Ake – Stronger for Tomorrow, Youth Alive Trust and presented by Emma Hodgson from Positive Pathways Book your FREE ticket now!!

https://events.humanitix.com/beyond-behaviour-free-parenting-seminar

Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/2616969145409889

We’re sad to announce that two of our amazing team are moving onto new adventures at the end of July – leaving space for 2 new jobs at YAT!

Emily has been on team since since 2023, as volunteer coordinator and youth worker, and has been such a integrated part of our team – she’ll be hugely missed! A new role of Senior Youth Worker (30-37.5 hpw) is now been advertised on Seek: https://nz.seek.com/job/93235340

Jake has been Basketball coach, Multisports and holiday programme leader since 2024, and hugely popular with the kids and team. He’s finished his study and moving into full time work, so we need a new Basketball Coach on Tuesday afternoons from 2:30pm – 6:30pm for beginners to intermediates in term time. Needing someone aged 20+, able to work with children, parents and volunteers. Who do you know that could suit this role? Email: hr@yat.org.nz

Also a reminder our Trust Manager role is still open for applications until 14th July: https://nz.seek.com/job/92713061