Otago Youth Wellness Trust

Otago Youth Wellness Trust Our case workers employ an intense wrap-around service to improve educational and other outcomes, strengthen family/whanau relationships and improve wellbeing.

At Otago Youth Wellness Trust we provide support for rangatahi who have multiple needs impacting on their wellbeing, so they are able to live and participate fully in their community
Donate to support now: https://givealittle.co.nz/org/otagoyouthwellness The Otago Youth Wellness Trust is a not for profit community-based service working alongside rangatahi aged 11 to 18 with multiple and high needs to create positive change in their lives and their family/whanau. We work with over 250 of our community's valued rangatahi a year. In addition we provide Dunedin City's attendance service supporting 6 to 16 year olds to engage in school. Please join us on this page if you are passionate about supporting Dunedin's tamariki, rangatahi and whanau.

Thank you so much to our supporters at Kaans and Dunedin Central Rotary for the generous donation of Christmas Day food ...
23/12/2025

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 ...
18/12/2025

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 ran...
17/12/2025

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...
09/10/2025

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 Cas...
07/10/2025

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 brin...
06/10/2025

💚 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 Exhib...
26/09/2025

🖼️ 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

💚 Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa – Let us keep close together, not wide apart. 💚Positive social interactions make ...
24/09/2025

💚 Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa – Let us keep close together, not wide apart. 💚

Positive social interactions make us feel happy, connect and secure.

Connect is one of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing and can be as simple as sharing a smile with someone.

Check out the Mental Health Foundation’s tips on simple ways to improve your wellbeing through connection:

https://mentalhealth.org.nz/five-ways-to-wellbeing/connect-me-whakawhanaunga

Here’s a special moment - one of our rangatahi making a wheat bag as a gift for Mum. Thoughtful, handmade, and full of h...
22/09/2025

Here’s a special moment - one of our rangatahi making a wheat bag as a gift for Mum. Thoughtful, handmade, and full of heart 💜.

Kia ora koutou, This year Aotearoa celebrates 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Te Wiki started as a single ‘Māori La...
15/09/2025

Kia ora koutou,

This year Aotearoa celebrates 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Te Wiki started as a single ‘Māori Language Day’ and quickly grew to a week-long, nationwide celebration of te reo Māori.

Join Atawhai Tibble in a conversation with Te Reo Māori society members, Joseph Te Rito and John McCaffery about the origins of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.

Event: From a Day to a Week - Where Te Wiki Began
Date: Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_epL5PsRNR02kqf4Q8rdSig

Ngā mihi nui,
The OYWT Team

It is with great sadness and aroha that we share the passing of our founder and patron Dame Patricia Harrison. A mighty ...
07/09/2025

It is with great sadness and aroha that we share the passing of our founder and patron Dame Patricia Harrison. A mighty Totara with outstanding leadership who has had incredible impact in our Ōtepoti community and rakatahi through generations. Dame Pat touched so many with her wisdom, advocacy and belief in young people and in community and will be sorely missed, remembered with aroha. Her mahi and drive will continue to impact through the legacy of the Trust, the individuals, and community she has touched in her incredible life.

Dame Pat - Kua whetūrangitia koe – you have taken your place amongst the stars

As the week comes to a close, we thought it would be great to let our community know of this awesome opportunity for loc...
05/09/2025

As the week comes to a close, we thought it would be great to let our community know of this awesome opportunity for local rangatahi to join the Dunedin Youth Council!

✨ Think you know someone who be great at amplifying youth voice? ✨

Check out Dunedin Youth Council or scan the QR code for more information!

Address

20 Parry Street
Dunedin
9016

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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(03) 474 9547

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