Help Youth Hub CHCH | Te Hurihanga ō Rangatahi
Please read this article in The Press:
www.stuff.co.nz...
When 198 (Youth Health) was closed back in 2010 CDHB promised all sorts of one-stop things for youth that never eventuated - (another organisation that has no idea where adults come from!). Almost a decade has passed, kids are falling through the cracks - time to show them the respect and care all people are due in a connected and caring society.
Now is the time for Ruth Dyson (and Labour) who had supportive words for Dr Sue Bagshaw and Youth Health in general back in 2010* to step up and help fast-track this much needed facility - let's see some real leadership.
Write to your MP and local councillors.
Meanwhile we as citizens can attend this concert and/or make donations to this excellent cause - tell your friends and networks.
Concert info:
www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Donate through:
www.youthhubchch.org.nz...
*see old article about closure:
www.stuff.co.nz...
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.5% Yes
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14.1% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
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