Otago Youth Wellness Trust

We are so grateful for the generosity and kind donation from Shoz Wheeler Property Brokers to enable us to continue to support our young people with practical needs in the Mosgiel and Taieri community.
Our fabulous Micaela and Amy accepting the donation at Shoz's office 😊

We are so grateful to William Sherriff Charitable Trust for providing funding to purchase this fantastic new vehicle from the great team at Andrew Simms Dunedin following the expansion of our Attendance Service. This allows us to continue to support young people wherever they be across schools, home or the wider community.
Our heartfelt thanks on behalf of us all to William Sherriff Trust for your generosity and kindness 😊

Thank you so much to John McGlashan College for the wonderful Easter basket donation! 🐰

We appreciate your generosity and support it made a big difference to the rangatahi and whānau we work with.

Thank you so much to our supporters at Kaans and Dunedin Central Rotary for the generous donation of Christmas Day food hampers. Many whānau will have an extra special day tomorrow.

Another huge thanks to Foster Hope - Otago/Southland who again provided to our rangatahi gifts this year to ensure that their day is as special as it can be.

A huge thanks to Motus Health (Dunedin) and their generous clients who donated some fabulous Christmas gifts for the rangatahi of Otago Youth Wellness Trust. These will go along to ensure our rangatahi feel treated this Christmas.

Over the course of the university semester, we’ve been collaborating with student consultants from Ignite Consultants at the University of Otago. A team of 7 students have been developing a report for us, which includes telling the story of OYWT in a way that is accessible and impactful for key stakeholders. We are immensely proud of their mahi and deeply grateful for their hard work, insight, and dedication.

Last Thursday, we attended their presentation evening, where all the projects were on display, including work with Dunedin Young Professionals, South Street Festival, Alzheimers Otago, 100+ People Who Care, and SquashOtago. It was inspiring to see students bridging the gap between the university and the wider Ōtepoti community. 💚

Last week, a group of rangatahi got creative at our annual holiday art workshop at DPAG! 🎨✨

Led by the amazing Libbi Caskey, kaiako at DPAG, the workshop was all about making art fun and accessible for everyone. Libbi’s clever approach turned each participant into an artist!

Our rangatahi and staff also loved exploring the current exhibitions, including Unutai e! Unutai e! by Kāi Tahu & Anne Noble, with insightful guidance from Libbi.

Big thanks to everyone who joined us. It was a great week full of inspiration and connection! 💛

💚 It’s Mental Health Awareness Week! 💚

This year’s theme - Top Up Together - reminds us to connect with others and bring the Five Ways to Wellbeing into our daily lives.

Today’s focus is on Give - give your time, your words, your presence; tukua te wā ki a koe, ō kupu, ko koe tonu.

Small acts of kindness can strengthen relationships and create a ripple effect. Let’s top up together!

🖼️ Looking for something fun to do this weekend or during the school holidays? 🖼️

Head along to the Artsenta Annual Exhibition running until October 3rd (10am – 4pm each day) to see some of the amazing artistic talent in our Ōtepoti community.

Check out their Facebook for more information: Artsenta Dunedin