South Alive Project

Rangatahi Initiatives

Purpose

Our rangatahi projects aim to connect rangatahi of South Invercargill with their community and enjoy projects, events and initiatives that give them a chance to feel involved, give them new opportunities and allow them to feel seen and heard.

We have been fortunate to receive support from Te Rourou One Aotearoa Foundation to enable us to deliver our rangatahi initiatives in South Invercargill.

What Have We Done?

  • Whānau events like ‘Picnic in the Pod’ in 2023 and ‘SummerFest’ in 2024, give rangatahi some time to enjoy live music, gather information from local services and have some time with their whānau in our space.

  • We host CV and Interview training workshops throughout the year to help rangatahi gain some skills in representing themselves for employment journeys.

  • We have the ability to now refer rangatahi into the Drive My Life programme along with a number of other fantastic organisations in the CBD if they need the extra support.

  • A Podcasting group at Aurora College has been created, with the group finding their confidence and connecting with peers outside of classroom activities. You can listen to their podcast here https://open.spotify.com/show/3AXcPqmBp3E4GLnqRMi2zQ?si=1129475e4dd544cb

  • Rangatahi Art Exhibitions are held regularly for rangatahi to share their creative energy in our space with support from local organisations to print, frame & install their pieces.

  • Our ‘Rangatahi Events Crew’ help co-design the way these projects are delivered and we are always open to more of you joining!

  • We regularly collaborate on local initiatives such as Youth Week events, Improv Theatre Sports for teens, and other workshops / events.

Forward Plans

  • Future plans include well-being and life skill workshops, Students Against Dangerous Driving kōrero and activities, fitness activities in the warmer months, summer concerts, tech clubs and karaoke/talent events! And we are always open to more suggestions if you have any.

    You can contact our Rangatahi Lead Stacey by emailing Stacey@southalive.org.nz