Supporting the adults who support our taiohi.

Our interactive workshops give parents, whānau, teachers, youth workers, coaches, and community professionals the confidence, knowledge, and practical tools to support young people aged 12-25 through challenges related to mental health, neurodiversity, and alcohol and other drug use.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Neurodiversity Workshop
Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD)

Why Train With Us?

Real-world knowledge
Learn practical strategies you can use immediately in your home, school, workplace, sports club, or community setting.
Youth-centred approach
All workshops are designed around the realities young people face today and the adults who support them.
Interactive learning
Engage in discussions, activities, case studies, and reflective exercises that build confidence and capability.
Local expertise
Delivered by experienced facilitators who work directly alongside taiohi and whānau in our community.

Who Are These Workshops For?

These workshops are ideal for:

  • Parents and caregivers
  • Whānau members
  • Teachers and teacher aides
  • School leaders and pastoral staff
  • Youth workers
  • Coaches and sports leaders
  • Social service workers
  • Community organisations
  • Health professionals
  • Anyone supporting young people aged 12-25

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)

Support starts with you.

This comprehensive two-day workshop equips adults with the skills to recognise signs of mental health challenges, provide initial support, and help young people access appropriate professional assistance.

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Neurodiversity Workshop

Building confidence and understanding.

Designed for adults who live, work, or engage with neurodivergent young people, this workshop provides practical insight into neurodiversity and ways to create more inclusive and supportive environments.

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Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) Workshop

Understanding substance use and having better conversations.

This practical workshop helps adults understand youth substance use, recognise risks, and confidently engage in supportive, non-judgemental conversations.

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When adults feel confident, young people thrive.

Following our workshops, participants commonly report:

✅ Increased confidence supporting young people

✅ Better understanding of mental health and wellbeing

✅ Improved communication skills

✅ Greater awareness of available support pathways

✅ Stronger ability to create safe environments for taiohi

✅ More effective responses to challenges before they become crises