YAT is again hosting our end of year Supporters, Funders & Donors (& Potential Donors) Breakfast on Tuesday 4^th December at 7:00am.  It is our chance to showcase what we’ve achieved this year, through stories, videos, photos and our partners, and enjoy a buffet breakfast of hot and cold food and drink!  There is no cost but RSVP’s must be made by Friday 30^th November.  You’re also encouraged to forward this onto any colleagues or friends who may be interested in hearing more about our work or supporting our causes.

We’re excited by new staff joining us in the past few months.  Changes include:

• YAT won a government contract to place mental health support workers into our local primary schools, called Mana Ake.  We have 4 new staff as part of this team: Joel Brittenden, Emma Christie, Sue Dickson and Stephen Dodge.
• Stephen has left his old position as Programmes Manager for his new role with Mana Ake, and the new Programmes Manager is David Du Preez – with a South African accent.
• Teish Nicholson has started a new role, as Partnership Coordinator at Beach Campus working with all the trusts and groups using the building, and Daniele Ferreira is the new Financial Administrator.
• Esther Pickering, a long time volunteer, has started a new role, as Volunteer and Mentoring Coordinator.  This role was created to provide better pastoral care for the many volunteers, mentors and mentees involved at YAT.  There is no new funding for this role yet – so we are on the look out for a new funding source!!
• Other staff remain the same; James as Trust Manager, alongside Matt, Olivia, Rodger, Paddy & Melissa as youthworkers doing various roles and Josiah coordinating Amplify School of Music.
• For a full list of roles, CLICK HERE

Whether you’re already babysitting the neighbours kids or your younger siblings or want some credibility when looking for a babysitting job – this day is for you!  Course covers expectations of a babysitter, the child and family, safety, play and basic first aid by a trained Plunket facilitator. Costs $25. Hosted by Youth Alive Trust in New Brighton.  Register now by CLICKING HERE or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/728147704222515/

Teachers STRIKE DAY – Wednesday 14th Nov

Youth Alive Trust are running a fun OSCAR Activity Day for any children in Years 1 – 8 while schools are expected to be closed. Activities for the day include Mega Air, Sports and Games for just $30 for the day (8:30am – 3:30pm), plus extension to 6:00pm available if needed. Work & Income subsidies possible! Refund if strike is cancelled. Sign up at: https://yat.aimyplus.com – and choose the “Special Day” option.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/108274440/Primary-schools-start-announcing-plans-to-close-during-upcoming-teachers-strikes

Over 1000 people attended the 11st annual Family Fun Night, and we think it was the biggest and best yet. Huge Thanks to the 70+ volunteers who made it happen and the funders and sponsors who resourced it.

The best of the photos can be found on this link:

The 90 second highlights video can be found here:

Fireworks in New Brighton tonight & Youth Alive Trust have two teams fundraising through car parking – one at QE2 and one at The Old School. If you feel like you’re missing out, we’re 4 people short for our Beach Clean at 8.00am tomorrow – meeting under the pier by toilets. Comment here if you’re coming to help 🙂

Porn and Young People – what do we know (2018 Aotearoa Report)

A massive shout out to our beloved Switch New Brighton who catered our mother daughter day over the weekend! Amazing wee lunch boxes jam packed with the most amazing delicious food. Kept everyone full and happy for an awesome day! Thank you for supporting us Switch we really value having you in our community!

TEDx Youth Avon River is an independently organised TEDx event for youth, by youth. Connecting like-minded individuals and sharing ideas worth spreading and reminding young Cantabrians, aged 25 and under, of the inspiration on their doorstep! Join the half day event at the Art Gallery, packed with talented and inspiring speakers and performers from around New Zealand.

https://www.facebook.com/events/865713423636048/

Starting tonight at 8:45pm on TV1 this two-part special follows the play, conversations and fascinating challenges that have been set for a group of five and six-year-old girls. Two psychologists observe all the drama, tears and hilarity of kiwi girls.

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/the-secret-life-of-girls