Youth Horizons Trust - Latest News [Page 1]
Returning home to support our youth
Friday, 10 October 2014, 1:19 pm | Youth Horizons Trust
For Terri and William, coming home to Whangarei was always going to happen, it was just a matter of when. More >>
Youth Horizons appoints new Chief Executive
Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 5:39 pm | Youth Horizons Trust
Marion Heeney has today been appointed Chief Executive for Youth Horizons Trust – a national provider of evidence-based services for children and young people. Marion brings a wealth of experience from across the non-profit and government sectors ... More >>
CEO of Youth Horizons to step down
Friday, 16 May 2014, 2:55 pm | Youth Horizons Trust
Cath Handley, the Chief Executive of Youth Horizons, has decided to step down from her role with the organisation in August, after eight-and-a-half years at the helm of an agency that has become a national leader in providing evidence-based services ... More >>
Northland College: huge improvements in NCEA achievement
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 5:25 pm | Youth Horizons Trust
The last day of term 1 is worth celebrating for Northland College as success in NCEA levels one and two increased in 2013. On Thursday April 17, the Police sound stage truck will entertain and help students celebrate their success during their lunch ... More >>
Music connects Ngapuhi Iwi Social Services with community
Friday, 11 April 2014, 11:23 am | Youth Horizons Trust
Ngapuhi Iwi Social Services linked up with the Kaikohe community on Tuesday 8th April through local band, The Funky North. The band played a 2 hour set ranging from Kaikohe rap to classic tunes while a Ngapuhi Iwi Social Services film crew spent the day ... More >>
Community workshops on Youth Offending running in Kaikohe
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 4:36 pm | Youth Horizons Trust
On Tuesday March 18, an open public workshop on reducing youth offending attracted more than 30 participants to contribute to the development of a strategy on reducing youth offending in Kaikohe. More >>
Kaikohe Youth Action Plan to be launched
Friday, 7 March 2014, 5:01 pm | Youth Horizons Trust
On March 17 Te Pae Aronga Taitamariki will officially launch the Kaikohe Youth Action Plan at Northland College, as part of the Kaikohe Social Sector Trial. Local MP Mike Sabin will also be attending the launch. More >>
'It's up to me to have a good future'
Thursday, 9 May 2013, 4:38 pm | Youth Horizons Trust
Seventeen year old Monique celebrates the theme of NZ Youth Week this year at the same time as celebrating her very first Mother’s Day on Sunday. More >>
Kevin Locke steps up as a role model for Youth Horizons
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, 12:59 pm | Youth Horizons Trust
The league star will show his support for the organsiation as an ambassador, role model, and living legend when he speaks at an event this Thursday morning during Youth Weeks ‘Live like a legend’ campaign. More >>
Living like a Legend
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 3:24 pm | Youth Horizons Trust
Youth Week 2013 is this week and its focus is on finding those that are proven to “Live like a legend”. Ben Lummis is a legend to many young people in Auckland. He knows first-hand how difficult it can be to overcome challenges to success. He ... More >>
Is it nature or nurture?
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 1:10 pm | Youth Horizons Trust
Nov 2 to 8th is New Zealand Foster Care Awareness week, and one amazing woman speaks of her 27 year experience. “If you know better, you do better”. More >>
Confidence critical for positive change
Monday, 20 August 2012, 3:37 pm | Youth Horizons Trust
August 20, 2012 Media Statement For Immediate Release Confidence critical for positive change, says specialist youth organisation A new government funded programme designed for youth on benefits or at risk of going on a benefit will give thousands of young ... More >>
Government youth mental health initiative a significant step
Thursday, 5 April 2012, 2:21 pm | Youth Horizons Trust
A $62 million funding package is a positive step towards reducing New Zealand’s grim youth mental health statistics, says Youth Horizons, a national organisation working with young people. More >>
Fostercare works for tough kids
Thursday, 25 October 2007, 1:14 pm | Youth Horizons Trust
Some of the country’s most badly behaved children are being turned around using a fostercare programme run by Youth Horizons Trust. The announcement of over 50% positive outcomes since 2004 in the programme coincides with the start of Fostercare ... More >>
Prevention better than cure for serious offenders
Wednesday, 22 June 2005, 9:43 am | Youth Horizons Trust
Youth Horizons, New Zealand’s only major treatment provider for young people with Severe Conduct Disorder (SCD), warns that more resources are urgently required to treat youths with SCD to prevent them from developing into lifelong criminals. More >>