Youth Worker Training
For the Central North Island
The Youth Worker Training Scheme, delivered by WACT and funded by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), provides essential training for youth workers across the Central North Island. This enduring partnership enhances the competence and professionalism of youth workers, driving positive outcomes for rangatahi.
Upcoming Training
When: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Time: 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Location: WERA Training Centre
Address: 1139 Pukuatua Street, Rotorua
About: Using lived experience and clinical knowledge, this workshop will give youth workers and providers practical tools to confidently recognise and respond to suicide risk. Participants will learn how to support rangatahi, whānau and whaiora who may be experiencing suicidal distress, as well as how to support those impacted by the loss of a loved one to suicide.
When: Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Time: 9.30 am - 3.00 pm
Location: WERA Training Centre
Address: 1139 Pukuatua Street, Rotorua
About: This workshop will give youth workers practical knowledge to better understand and support rangatahi navigating the legal system.
Topics include:
- Understanding the legal rights of rangatahi
- Youth Law and Family Court matters
- Youth Justice issues and responses
- Rangatahi Court and how it differs from mainstream court
- How to effectively support and advocate for rangatahi through the Court system
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