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Organisational SROI Evaluations The following reports were created as part of a pilot phase of our mahi to better understand the impact of Youth Work delivered through community organisations and to establish a methodological foundation for a sector-wide social value project. Tararua Community Youth Services TCYS, a Dannevirke-based organisation focusing on the well-being of local taiohi, provided an example of youth work in a rural setting. The report assessed the value created for taiohi aged 15+ who engaged in TCYS in 2024/25. Flipbook Full Report Rānui 135 Rānui 135 is an Auckland-based organisation that provides holistic, culturally-grounded support for taiohi and the Rānui community. They provided an example of youth work in an urban setting. The report assessed the value created for taiohi who engaged with Rānui 135. Flipbook Full Report

Youth Week Grants Before you jump in, please take a moment to read through the whole form so you’ve got everything you need. If you need any support at any stage, reach out on (04) 802 5000 or youthweek@arataiohi.org.nz . Dayna is always happy to kōrero and help with any pātai. A few key things to note Applications close Sunday 15 March, 5pm. You will be notified by April 12th on the outcome of your application. Grants are up to $1,000 + GST. Keep answers clear and concise to support our youth grants panel to assess your application. Make sure you read our Terms and Conditions. Each year, Youth Week grants are oversubscribed. This means we can’t fund every application and may not be able to fund the full amount you have asked for. Please take your time to understand how our panel of youth assessors will consider your application. Our youth panel brings their own lived experience and expertise to the final assessment. Make sure your application clearly shows us how your idea lines up with the following criteria: Youth-Led: clearly show how your event was led by young people, from ideation to delivery to evaluation. Connection to the 2026 theme: show how your event reflects or celebrates the theme: “Taringa whakarongo! Ki te reo o ngā taiohi – Our voices matter! We deserve to be heard.” Equity lens: We want to distribute funds fairly across Aotearoa. Our youth assessors will consider accessibility, regional representation and how your event uplifts or provides space for taiohi who are often underserved or underrepresented.  You and your organisation do not have be a membership of Ara Taiohi, however members do receive a small additional weighting as part of our commitment to recognising and strengthening the youth development sector. Apply Here Terms & Conditions You must fulfil each of these to be a successful applicant. I understand that funding will only be provided to legally registered organisations, not individuals. If your organisation submits more than one application, the maximum total we can allocate to that organisation is $1,000 + GST. Please check internally if there are multiple applications, as this may affect the outcome. Applications from a branch of a national organisations that has multiple branches will be treated as an individual organisation (for example the Wellington branch and the Christchurch branch of a national organisation can each apply for $1,000 +GST). I understand that grants are up to $1,000 + GST, i.e. if you are GST registered and request $1,000, your invoice will be $1,000 + GST, totalling $1,150. My event must be held during Youth Week 2026: 18-24 May, 2026. My event will be alcohol, smoke and drug-free. If my event is a public event, I will post it on the Ara Taiohi website on the Youth Week events schedule. I will share/tag my event with Ara Taiohi on Facebook and Instagram unless my event is a completely private event. I will include the Youth Week logo or theme image on promotional material. A payment and agreement form must be completed with details of who will receive the funds for my event. This must be provided alongside your invoice for payment. I will complete an evaluation form outlining how the Youth Week event went. This must be completed and returned to Ara Taiohi by 15 June 2026. I will distribute a participant survey to young people engaged in my event (Ara Taiohi will supply a link closer to the time).  I will distribute an engagement survey to young people directly involved in planning, decision-making, and/or delivering the funded event (Ara Taiohi will supply a link closer to the time). Privacy Statement We collect your information for the purpose of assessing your Youth Week application and contacting you about the grant. We will share organisation name and contact email and event details with our funders, for the purposes of supporting announcements and visits during Youth Week 2026. If anything sits outside of this, we will request permission before doing so.

< Back REAL CIVICS 101 Youth Voice Let Me Speak Target Age: 14-24 Address: 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1000, New Zealand When: 24 May 2026 1:00 pm https://tally.so/r/5BEKBb aayushshama12@gmail.com Real Civics 101 is a high-energy civic production lab designed to prove that young people can move from understanding to action in a single session. This is not a speaker series or a seminar; it is a practical workshop where every participant leaves having completed a real-world civic output. Previous Next

< Back Heather Came Dr Heather Came is a prominent Pākehā activist scholar and Adjunct Professor at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. With over three decades of experience in public health, and later as an academic her career has focussed on advocacy, capacity building, dismantling racism and advancing social justice. A prolific researcher and founding member of STIR: Stop Institutional Racism, she is known for her work on Te Tiriti-led practice, social justice, and systemic change. She runs a small business/ social enterprise. My Approach Heather Came is an expert in Te Tiriti-based supervision, focusing on ethical accountability and antiracism. Her approach prioritises critical reflection, social justice, and decolonising practice. By fostering relational trust and systemic awareness, she supports practitioners to navigate complex power dynamics and align their professional work with equity-led commitments. She is warm, pragmatic and has an excellent sense of humour. Qualifications Masters with honours in political science, Certificate in health promotion, PG Certificate in social enterprise, PhD in management studies Profesional Association NZ Public Health Connect with the Supervisor Directly dr.heather.came@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Irka Omoboni-Soulat I am an experienced and reflective supervisor with back ground in social work, counselling, and trauma informed practice. I offer a supportive collaborative space where practitioners can think deeply about their work, strengthen their professional identity, and develop supervisee’s needs, encouraging curiosity, ethical awareness, and sustainable practices. I welcome professionals from diverse fields and aim to creat a space that is both containing and empowering. My Approach My supervision approach is relational, reflective, and grounded in trauma-informed practice. I create a safe, respectful space where supervisees can explore their work openly, think critically, and make sense of complex experiences. I value collaboration and curiosity, supporting practitioners to deepen their self-awareness, strengthen ethical decision-making, and build confidence in their professional role. My aim is to balance support and gentle challenge, helping supervisees grow in a way that is both sustainable and authentic to who they are. Qualifications Profesional Association Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly irka@xtra.co.nz Previous Next

< Back Gaga Ball Showdown Games & Kai Youthtown Target Age: 12-15 Address: When: 20 May 2026 12:00 pm kale.sandri@youthtown.org.nz PRIVATE EVENT WITHIN SCHOOLS The Gaga Ball Youth Event gives students the chance to learn and enjoy a fun, fast-paced game while building teamwork and confidence. Youthtown will visit local schools to teach the basics before bringing students together for a friendly interschool tournament to crown the Waitaki Gaga Ball Champion. Created from ideas shared by local rangatahi, the event celebrates youth voice, connection, and active participation in the community. Previous Next

Sharing the impact of Youth Work Every youth worker can tell you how their work has helped shape the lives of ngā rangatahi they work with; who was able to get their driver's license, who developed the confidence that helped them get a part-time job or who would have ended up in the youth justice system with their help. They know the courage and determination it takes each young person to confront their personal challenges. Too often, this impact goes unseen or isn’t recognised in the way it should be. Our 'Youth Work Impact Project' mahi with Hands for Impact is all about telling the story of Youth Work's collective impact in Aotearoa. Together, we are creating an SROI analysis and ratio that will demonstrate the impact of our sector, the 'social value' we are bringing to communities across the motu, and to support youth organisations to better tell their own story. This mahi builds on our recent Mahi Tūturu research report on the landscape of Youth Work in Aotearoa, expanding the evidence base for the amazing Youth Work happening in Aotearoa. Stages of the project Testing our approach in a Youth Work context In partnership with two youth organisations we created in-depth SROI forecasts. This allowed us to test our tools, refine our approach, and ground the project in the realities of youth work practice. Click image for more details. Published Q1 2026 Exploring the sector's experience A Working Group of frontline and leadership Youth Work practitioners are helping to map key outcomes and explore how change happens. A broader review network, including funders, government officials and researchers will reflect on the findings to ensure they are aligned with sector experience. Q1-Q3 2026 Publication our findings and learnings Publication of our sector wide impact measurements, telling the story of the impact of Youth Work in Aotearoa, and sharing practical recommendations for the sector. Together with our Mahi Tūturu mahi, this analysis will strengthen the sector's ability to measure, communicate, and grow their social impact. Expected Q3 2026

< Back Craft and Yap: Badgemaking Art Wellington City Libraries Target Age: 12-17 Address: 158 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington 5028, New Zealand When: 21 May 2026 3:30 pm enquiries@wcl.govt.nz Drop in and create your own unique button pins using paper, magazines, book scraps, or design your own! Art materials will be provided. There's no need to register, but supplies may be limited so arrive early! You'll find us and the badge-maker in the Youth area up on Level 2. For young people aged 11+. Previous Next

< Back Rā Hākinakina Health & Sport Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust Target Age: 13-22 Address: 25 Mossop Road, Tokoroa 3420, New Zealand When: 21 May 2026 10:00 am cheryl@wact.org.nz Collaborative community sports day with health checks component Previous Next

< Back Collab Zine Art Wellington City Libraries Target Age: 12-18 Address: 158 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington 5028, New Zealand When: 19 May 2026 3:30 pm enquiries@wcl.govt.nz Celebrate this year’s Youth Week by contributing a page to a collab teen zine! Make your voice heard – write, draw, create art, write a poem, or anything in between. Together with other rangatahi, we will collate all the pages that are produced during the week to create our very own Youth Week 2026 Zine. No experience needed. Bring your ideas (or your own materials!). We will provide some basic art materials. Once you've put together your page for the zine, try some colouring sheets to chill or play a game of chess with your friends. Get creative in our space, one slow breath at a time. For young people aged 11+. Previous Next

< Back NMIT Richmond Student BBQ Games & Kai NMIT Target Age: 15-24 Address: 390 Lower Queen Street, Richmond 7020, New Zealand When: 18 May 2026 12:30 pm saskia.walsh@nmit.ac.nz PRIVATE EVENT We heard that students at Richmond Campus were keen on a BBQ so we (The NMIT Wellbeing Team) will be providing kai and having some games set up. You don't need to be a young person to come join in, its open to all NMIT Students on campus. Lets share kai, have fun and share ideas for the future. Previous Next