04 June 2010
Extra funds for Waiheke Youth Development
Nikki Kaye, National MP for Auckland Central, is delighted that Piritahi Hauora Trust and Waiheke Youth Centre have been awarded funding from the Ministry of Youth Development’s Services for Young People Fund.
“Recently I wrote to the Minister for Youth Affairs raising issues around better support for Youth on Waiheke island. Funding grants to these organisations shows the Ministers response will help us better support our young people who live on Waiheke.”
“Living on an island means there are unique challenges for young people. Being more isolated makes it much harder because of the added cost and time for young people to access services and other recreational activities in Auckland. The reality is a lot of young islanders miss out compared to other Aucklanders.”
The Waiheke Youth centre will receive $5,000 which will help deliver after school programs for young people.
“The money for the youth centre is a recognition of the huge role they play in developing our young islanders through their programs.”
The Piritahi Hauora Trust will receive $10,000 to deliver the Waiheke Island Rangatahi Waka Ama programme that is aligned with Whanau Ora.
“The program will be focussed on youth and developing employment pathways through components including; Waka Ama, nutrition, exercise, Haoura Maori, and Enviromental Education & Guardianship.
The Services for Young People Fund is designed to help young people reach their potential, stay on track for success and have a say in their local communities.
“I am delighted that our government is investing in young people on Waiheke. These funds will make a real difference to a small community.” Ms Kaye says.
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