Windsor Park LifeCare Trust has 24-7 youth workers in Rangitoto College and Murrays Bay Intermediate. These youth workers mentor and build relationships with youth to encourage good relationships in order to prevent unhealthy behaviours and mental health risk. Engaging with school students is important as they are still developing their life skills and are open to change. Youth workers work collaboratively with school teachers and counsellors who refer students to 24-7.
24-7 YouthWork aims to work towards the following outcomes:
Holistic support for students
Improved mental health, greater self-esteem and minimising of unhealthy behaviours
Build positive relationships, including improved family and personal relationships
Development of self-care plans and positive goal setting
Enhanced positive school environment
Help integrate students into school and out-of-school activities
Higher levels of participation and community connectedness
Encourage students in leadership