He Ngakau Noa is an Early Intervention Programme that is a joint community respone of Te Aroha Noa community Services and child, Youth and Family. He Ngakau Noa was initiated to address a gap in resources for young women/teenagers. He Ngakau Noa walks alongside young women as they identify and grow their own visions and strengths, leadership skills and healthy relationships.
He Nkagau Noa provides opportunities for young women to:
- Set goals and work towards them with guidance
- Build self esteem and self worth
- Believe in themselves
- Find a place to belong that holds no judgements
- build honest and respectful relationships
- Explore emotions and how we relate to our environments
- Build 'Forward Thinkers' and future possibilities
- Re-engaged with education
During 2011 He Ngakau Noa engaged with 11 young women from around the Manawatu area. We created individual development plans that the young women worked towards, gave support to the families when needed and provided a safe place for the young women to explore.
Four young women had the amazing courage of speaking in front of a large audience to Minister Paula Bennett - Ministry of Social Development. They prepared themselves well and spoke with excellence.
We enjoyed many activities like, ten pin bowling, tennis, picnics, roller skating, library visits, mini golf and the scariest of all the High Ropes. The young women enjoy the different activities and the feeling of achievement when finished
He Ngakau Noa accepts community referrals, if you would like some more information please contact Theresa Chick P: 358 2255 C:021 833731 or E: business@tearohanoa.org.nz