What do we do?
We encourage foundation values and an appreciation of diversity in our youth. We also collaborate with the other teams to address other issues like civic pride, intergenerational events, family, faith and diversity.
We do this by:
- Advocating on behalf of those who are unable to
- Upholding the rights of young people
- Maintaining relationships with advocacy and civil rights groups
- Planning events, projects and programmes in support of Youth Infusion values
Our portfolios
We’re responsible for:
Advocacy
- Groups can approach the values team for advocacy support in council
- Finding ways for those without a voice to be heard
Safety and support
- Ensuring young people’s civic and personal rights
- Working with community groups to ensure the safety of young people
- Supporting less fortunate or disempowered young people
Community values
- Ensuring Youth Infusion values are in line with community values
- Supporting initiatives that promote these values
Who do we work with?
We maintain close relationships with these agencies and organisations:
Our local network
- Lower Hutt Police – Bluelight
- Hutt City Council – Safety
- Disability groups
- Refugee groups
- Disenfranchised youth
- Churches
- Counsellor networks
Our national network
- Children’s Commission
- Human Rights Commission
- Department of Justice
- Department of Internal Affairs
- Child, Youth and Family
Our international network
- Humanitarian groups
- World Vision
- Grey Power
- Rainbow New Zealand
Who are we?
Our team consists of:
Team leader
Shanan King
Team members
Peter Foaese
Cameron Parks
Alex Bengree
Sesi Ahokovi