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Whakamana Rangatahi-Youth Mentoring

Our Cromwell Youth Trust one-on-one mentoring programme is designed to support rangatahi aged 11-18 years old (Year 7 to Year 13) who may be facing challenges in their education or struggling with school-related issues. Our primary goal is to help improve their engagement and attendance.

The program is referral-based and integrates the Te Whare Tapa Whā model, which we have found to be highly effective. This model helps us understand the underlying reasons behind each student’s difficulties by focusing on four key areas:

  • Te Taha Tinana (Physical health)
  • Te Taha Wairua (Spiritual health)
  • Te Taha Hinengaro (Mental and emotional wellbeing)
  • Te Taha Whanau (Family and social life)

Additionally, we consider the importance of Whenua (Land and roots) to support rangatahi in connecting with their cultural identity.

Before starting the mentoring, we conduct an initial assessment to determine the specific needs of each individual. This helps us tailor our approach to meet their unique requirements and goals.

Mentoring sessions are held weekly and are customised to address the individual’s needs and aspirations. By addressing all aspects of the Te Whare Tapa Wha model and utilizing our extensive resources, we aim to support their holistic development and equip them with the tools and knowledge needed to achieve their goals.

Bridie Henderson

Youth Worker - one on one mentor

Bridie Henderson

Youth Worker - one on one mentor

Bridie brings a wealth of knowledge from both her studies and personal experiences. Her passion stems from having firsthand experience with various systems and overcoming her own challenges. Bridie focuses on helping people manage and overcome personal, social, and behavioral issues that negatively impact their wellbeing or academic success and goes above and beyond to enhance individual experiences and help people reach their full potential.

Bridie provides crucial emotional support to both neurodiverse and neurotypical rangatahi, educating them and others on a range of mental health topics while creating resources tailored to their unique needs. Bridie encourages personal development by helping individuals set goals and walking alongside them to help them to achieve these goals.

How do I register for one on one mentoring?

If you or your rangatahi would like to register for our one-on-one mentoring programme, please ask your school, kura, or health care provider to send us a referral form and we can connect and make a plan to start your programme.

Mentoring sessions are held weekly and are customised to address the individual’s needs and aspirations. By addressing all aspects of the Te Whare Tapa Wha model and utilizing our extensive resources, we aim to support their holistic development and equip them with the tools and knowledge needed to achieve their goals.

Download mentoring referral form
Download Mentoring information book

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is there a cost to registering for a Youth Development Programme (YDP)?

    Yes, but Cromwell Youth Trust work extremely hard to gain potential funding as well as discounted rates from business supporters, who may be involved in our Youth Development Programmes, which enables us to provide our programmes at a very affordable rate.

  • How do I go about registering my child?

    Very simply, actually! Cromwell Youth Trust want to ensure we are up to date with todays technology and we have invested in online registration and payment.

    When a Youth Development Programme is active, and available to take registrations, then all you have to do is select the programme/s. Once this step has been done then you will be directed to the ‘Online Checkout’ which requests information of a Parent/Guardian and the Youth Participant. Two payment options are available – direct online payment via secure credit card or cash payment (which is requested to be completed within 72 hours of registration to secure the spot.

    And that is how simple it is! 100% of respondents to our survey regarding ease of online registration and payment have said it is ‘Very Easy to Use’

    CYT no longer do paper based registration forms

  • How long do they run for?

    It varies, but Youth Development Programmes only operate during the Term  (so we can operate up to four (4) per year)

    YDPs typically operate between 3:30pm and 6:30pm – although may operate longer; depending on the programme.

    This information is all supplied through our advertisements and online.

  • What about transport?

    99.9% of our Youth Development Programmes, that operate outside of The Hangout Youth Centre, depart and return to The Hangout Youth Centre (5A Murray Terrace, Cromwell)

    This is to ensure stress free and ease of planning for parents/caregivers and youth.

    On the rare occasion that transport is to be organised by the participant then this will be acknowledged in advertisement and online of the programme (please be aware this is an extremely rare occurrence)

  • What age does my child need to be to register?

    To take part in any of Cromwell Youth Trusts services you have to be in attendance of Grade 7 through to 13 – so young people are approximately 10/11 years old through to 18 years old.

    We ensure programmes that we operate are inclusive of all youth.

  • Do you accommodate my child who may have food allergies, special needs and/or requirements?

    Absolutely! Cromwell Youth Trust prides themselves on being an inclusive and welcoming organisation. We request that appropriate disclosures are made that relate to ensuring we can best accommodate your child – for example having gluten free food for all our occasions!

  • Is there financial support available for families?

    Absolutely! Cromwell Youth Trust prides themselves on being an inclusive and welcoming organisation.

    We work hard to gain programme funding that enables us to reduce costs for families and attempt to take away that barrier for you – although if your situation is still difficult then please do not hesitate to contact our team for confidential and financial assistance.

    We can provide part sponsorship or full sponsorship – dependant on each individual circumstance.

  • I still have questions but I cannot see them in the FAQS?

    That’s easy to fix! If you want to go to our Contact Us Page and let our team know what question you need answered and we will put it up here as well!

Testimonials

'(Cooking Up a Storm YDP) was awesome. I loved every minute of it!'

Z Horne, Youth Participant
Love the attention and care given to our son, such a fantastic range of opportunities - he has thrived in The Hangout atmosphere and through the amazing activities offered and organised so professionally!!'
C Lincoln, Parent