Vibe has been creating and facilitating customised programmes for the youth community in the Hutt Valley since it’s inception in 1996. Fifthteen years later, Vibe has become a front runner in youth development programs, youth participation and community development. Below are some of the group programs Vibe runs.
 

Vibe Led Programmes

Boys Group

A ten week personal development program designed to challenge young men to recognise & further enhance skills and support networks to ensure they form positive relationships within their Whanau and the wider community. This program guides young males to live healthy, fulfilling lives and contribute positively to their society.
 

Mana Wahine

A ten week program created to empower young woman to increase understanding of their self worth and their potential.  This is an opportunity for young women to understand the concept of well being and take active steps towards personal development.
 

Focus

Focus enhances young people’s transition towards self-dependence.  A week long program includes workshops such as CV writing, confidence building, interviewing practice and attitude awareness. These build on skill bases for attaining and maintaining a job, course or workplace training.
 

Peer Support Training

This Peer Support training is for Young People who are labelled as the “Go To” person for friends and family. This involves self-reflection, gaining an understanding of what strengths participants possess and areas that they would like to improve on. Skills for establishing relationships and learning techniques for quality communication will also be developed.
 

Sex and Ethics

This six week program is designed to allow young people to make informed and conscious decisions around sex and sexuality. Workshops focus on sexual ethics and violence prevention, diversity and sexual intimacy, making ethical decisions and being an ethical friend and citizen.

Ahua Ora

A drop in Youth Development Programme; First-in-first-served – we can have up to 12 young people per workshop. Held at a regular time and space to allow young people access to weekly program workshops they might not otherwise have come to.  Ahua Ora uses elements of Vibes already established Boy’s Group; Mana Wahine, Focus, Sexual Health programmes and Peer Development to create a series of non gender-specific workshops. These focus on life skills, positive development; competence; confidence; respect; and healthy relationships with the community, family and peers.

Peer Development

 

What is involved?

Working on a structure for the Peer role where the meaning is defined and re-shaped so that it is aligned with VIBE’s kaupapa, as well as utilising its benefits the best way possible. Peers are employed by VIBE, but Peer Supporters are also found in the community. My aim is to bring all those Young People together so that a community of positive Young People is established and made available to other Young People who need 1-1 support whether it be emotionally / mentally or activity-based. A community of Young People that will be resourced and supported by VIBE where there is potential for them to initiate and innovate projects / programmes. Young People can get involved by giving Fati a buzz or coming in to VIBE to see him.

The Peer Development Workers & Fati will take a lead-role in running this project in conjunction with the wider Peer & Youth Development Team. There are numerous methods in how peer development works, currently there a groups running with potential groups already in the process of commencing. Contact VIBE for more information

Depending on which Peer Development Project it is the projects are run in different places, contact VIBE for more information.

Peer Development is about looking after, supporting and building capacity in Young People whom are classified as:

• Employed Peer Workers
• Young Leaders of the Community
• The “Go To” person for advice & support
• Role Models
• Graduates of VIBE Youth Development Programmes (ie Jacket Boys, Mana Wahine & PSW)
• Volunteers / Student Placements
• VIBE Youth Reference Group

The aim is to establish this group as a community, with planned events for development and resourcing.

The mission is to become a community with a mission T.B.A
 

For more information on programs or to make a referral, please contact Vibe on 566-0525.
 

Other External Programmes

Birth Ed (Youth Ante Natal)

A collaborative effort between VIBE and Birth Ed, this program of 16 classes provides a comprehensive inter-active programme encompassing pregnancy, birth and parenting.  It aims to promote, support and encourage positive birthing choices; well-informed, self-empowered parents and healthy, breast-fed babies.

For referrals and more information contact birthEd.

Phone: (04)5769556
Text:     (027)2453541
E-mail:  info@birthed.co.nz
Website:www.birthed.co.nz