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WACT provides a diverse array of community development programmes designed to enhance the skills, expand the knowledge, and unlock the potential of individuals in our local communities.

23/01/2025

Exciting news! We're thrilled to welcome Lily Munn to the WACT whānau as our new Executive Assistant. Lily brings a set of skills and experience to the team and will play a key role in supporting our mahi. We're excited to have her on board and look forward to the positive impact she'll make.

15/08/2024

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people? Do you want to learn how to use games as a powerful tool to engage and empower youth? Then this is perfect for you.

This workshop is perfect for educators, youth leaders, and anyone interested in using games to make a positive impact on young lives. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to learn and grow with us.

👉Register Now: https://www.wact.org.nz/services/youth-worker-training/

Let's empower the next generation!

10/07/2024

Join us for an insightful workshop aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of substance abuse, alcoholism, and addiction. This workshop will delve into the psychological, social, and physical impacts of addiction, providing participants with valuable knowledge and tools to recognise signs of addiction, support Rangatahi/Individuals struggling with substance abuse, and promote a healthier community environment. ⭐️

This workshop will also be split into two sessions, refer to the poster.

To register, head over to our webiste at https://www.wact.org.nz/services/youth-worker-training/

We hope to see you there.

Nga mihi

20/05/2024

Date: Friday 31st May 2024
Time: 9.30 am - 2.30 pm
Location: 1251 Fenton Street, Digital Natives Academy
Register here: https://www.wact.org.nz/services/youth-worker-training/

Are you ready to dive into the digital world with confidence and safety?

Register for an engaging and informative Youth and Digital Awareness Workshop where you'll explore the opportunities and challenges of the digital age. This workshop is designed to equip our Rangatahi with the knowledge and skills to navigate the internet safely and responsibly.

Click the link above to register and secure you a spot.
Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Come along and empower yourself with the knowledge to thrive in the digital world.

For more information, contact us at 0800 GO WERA.

See you there.

18/05/2024

What an awesome day taking this group of Rangatahi on tour. The Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust offers support to Youth by providing accessible wānanga and services, to establish positive directions for their future, with tourism being among them. We are so stoked to support this Kaupapa 🫶🏽

Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust
Maverick Digital Marketing

16/05/2024

Some of our kaimahi supporting the Anti Bullying kaupapa today 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

29/01/2024

Kia ora whānau,
Join Chris Parnell in our Digital Safety Workshop designed specifically for Youth Workers in Aotearoa. Learn essential skills to empower Rangatahi to navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly. Gain insights into the portrayal of social media and its impact on Youth. Enhance within your role as a Youth Worker and become a staunch digital safety advocate for your Rangatahi.

See poster for more information.

You can register by clicking the link below:
https://www.wact.org.nz/services/youth-worker-training/

Nga mihi

20/12/2023

From our whanau to yours.... Meri Kirihimete!!

WACT closes at lunchtime today and will be re-opening Monday 8th Jan.

Stay safe and enjoy your time with friends and whanau!!

07/11/2023

HAVE A RENTAL PROPERTY?

LETS TALK.

Do you want to help solve Homelessness in Rotorua?

If you have a rental property, we are here to oversee your home at no cost.

Contact us today to find out more.

01/11/2023

**REGISTER TODAY**

We have our Understanding Change, Loss and Grief Seminar coming up next week and there are a few open spots available.

In this seminar participants will have the opportunity to:
• Examine the meaning of grief
• Review the range of changes and losses experienced in life
• Reflect on the relationship between change, loss, grief and behavior
• Understand grief reactions and factors that influence them
• Identify different styles of grieving
• Explore strategies of empowerment, including the role of choice in the grief journey and the importance of networks of support.

If your interested in attending, head over to our youth worker training webpage https://www.wact.org.nz/services/youth-worker-training/ and register.

Nga mihi

06/10/2023

Kia ora e te whānau,

We are 3 weeks out from holding our youth law workshop.

This is an interactive and informative workshop in a variety of topics related. Have a look at some of the current laws impacting our young people today. This will enable you to empower yourself to help guide our rangatahi into making better life choices.
These are a few of the topics that will be discussed:
- youth rights
- legal ages
- issues in schools
- rights with police and
- the youth justice system.

If your interested in attending, you can register by sending an email to [email protected] or visit our website to register https://www.wact.org.nz/services/youth-worker-training/

Nga mihi

29/08/2023

Kia ora e te whānau,

**WORKSHOP ALERT**

BREAKING BOUNDARIES OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL

We have an all day workshop session focused on drug and alcohol knowledge and intervention.

The training is engaging and highly focused providing information in a concise and structured manner.

- Workshop is facilitated by a qualified and experienced clinical practitioner
- Understanding on how to recognise problematic signs and their risks
- How to respond rather than isolate
- The type of drugs that are out in the community
- How to support our Rangatahi with harm reduction for DAO
- Treatment services that are available
- keeping ourselves safe.
- Questions and answers.

Check out our poster for more information and you can also head over to our website to check out our schedule https://www.wact.org.nz/services/youth-worker-training/

Ngā mihi

18/08/2023

Kia ora e te whānau,

**WORKSHOP ALERT**

Are you working with Young Rangatahi?

Do you want to learn how to improve your engagement with them?

This workshop will look at some key factors to consider when engaging with young Rangatahi. Check out our poster for more information and head over to our website to check out our schedule https://www.wact.org.nz/services/youth-worker-training/

Ngā mihi

14/08/2023

Kia ora e te whānau,

Our first two workshops for the youth worker training commence this week on the 16-Aug-2023.
From last years delivery we have gained some great feedback from our attendees, and we hope to do the same for this year.
If you are interested in attending, check out our posters on how to register or check out our schedule at https://www.wact.org.nz/services/youth-worker-training/

16/05/2023

Taha Wairua workshop this coming Friday. Details at bottom of flyer or get in contact with us to register!

01/05/2023

Kia ora e te whanau,

Here to introduce Precious Letoga who is the newest Youth Mentor within our Youth Services in Tokoroa. We look forward to achieving our next milestone together.

Nga mihi

03/04/2023

Kia ora e te whanau,

An incredible opportunity exists for just 25ppl each day who are working with Youth/ Rangatahi to add a whole new dimension to their role and practice.

We are taking registrations now for the workshop commencing in May. Information on all our FREE workshops as well as our other services can be found on the Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust Website. While you're there, subscribe to our mailing list to keep up to date with all our Youth Worker Training for 2023! Link for our website: https://www.wact.org.nz/services/youth-worker-training/

We look forward to seeing you all (again) at our workshops throughout the year.

Nga mihi

22/02/2023

Kia ora and welcome to the team, Patricia Flood. A new addition to our team. We know you'll accomplish great things here at WACT. We look forward to supporting you as you begin your journey with us. Congratulations on landing the lead role as the Clinical Advisor here at WACT.

Address

1137 Pukuatua Street
Rotorua

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://www.wact.org.nz/

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We wouldn't be doing Samoan language week justice if we didn't have a pese, siva and a feast to end our week. Manuia le vaiaso o le gagana Samoa. Team WACT.

Happy Samoan Language Week from us here at WACT! Check out some of our staff and tamariki in our housing space embracing the Samoan culture. Manuia le vaiaso o le gagana Samoa! Soifua ma ia manuia.

WACT Māori Language Moment

WACT Māori Language Moment #reomāori

Did you know WACT does employment? Check out one of our WACT EA clients Raymond Pene who shares his story of gaining employment through our Employment agency. 😉 Want to know more? Get in touch with our page to find out how we might be able to help you. 👍

WACT Work Confidence Wananga

Need to boost your confidence to get back into mahi? Need assistance to gain the experience you need to get into a specific industry? Do you need a navigator who can help you? We have a WORK CONFIDENCE WANANGA coming up on the 11th of May 2021 just for you! Here at Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust our newly established Employment Service is ready to assist you and awhi you on your journey to employment. If you want to know more about how we can help you, message our page or contact us by calling 07 346 1337 or free phone 0800 GO WERA Like our page to keep up to date with information about our Work Confidence Wananga

YOUTH-VOICE - Coming out of lockdown

Winner of survey competition - LUCA MUGGLETON

WERA Live - Positive message campaign around school attendance

Kia ora WERA whanau out there! Wanting to let you know of an upcoming campaign around school attendance. We are really wanting to see what young people think and do around staying motivated in school. We are keen to see how the experience of education can be improved. Looking for rangatahi voices from 11-18yrs in this space. Here is a waiata added onto this post to encourage us all out there in Alert level 2