VIBE are running a Youth Symposium on Friday the 25th May from 9.30 til 3pm at the Hutt City Church in Lower Hutt. Register to attend the Symposium here http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CMG9MF2
A Youth Reference known as VIBE’s Youth Voice is a practical demonstration of VIBE’s commitment to the participation of young people in the structure, processes, debates and environments that shape VIBE.
The purpose of a Youth Voice is to:
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Inform VIBE what is important to young people
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Help VIBE in the role advocacy, for the well-being of young people in the Hutt Valley
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Review VIBE’s health contracts to determine contractual obligations
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Review other VIBE contracts to determine contractual obligations
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Provide advice and guidance to policy issues affecting young service-users and non-service users
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Assist in the development of policy initiatives and other ongoing projects within VIBE
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Assist, develop and distribute a survey for service-users and young people bi-annually
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Biannually on the alternate year; plan, coordinate & facilitate a Youth Symposium / Hui
Importance of Youth Voices
“At VIBE everything we do, we do for youth”. Essential ideals as to why it is a necessity to have a youth Voice:
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VIBE is a Youth Organisation, and believes in the Youth Development Principals such as Youth participation
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VIBE is owned by the public, therefore the public should have a say in how we govern, operate and deliver
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“Youth issues are like tides, it is essential for VIBE to be current”
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Youth should be aware of any changes / amendments that VIBE initiates
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To network and connect with young people in the Hutt Valley; and when necessary young people, outside of the Hutt Valley.
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Provide advice and guidance to external organisations on youth issues as appropriate
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It will provide an opportunity for staff members to identify issues in the youth community
Youth Voice Guideline Procedure
Each year a working group of Young People will be recruited to coordinate and deliver an event of referencing for service users and non-service user (Young People). Referendums will be delivered by way of a Symposium or a Survey; each event will be held bi-annually, alternating each year.
Symposium
The working group of young people will plan, organise and facilitate a symposium for young people, to coincide with Youth Week.
Hosting a Youth Symposium will be an opportunity for VIBE to gather opinions of the Young People in the Hutt Valley from a range of backgrounds, ages, schools etc by providing a platform for free speech and discussion. The working group will:
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Distinguish and establish relevant relationships with service providers and community groups in order to determine an ideal date for the Youth Symposium
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Seek and apply for funding and sponsorship
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Organise an appropriate facility / venue to hold the Symposium
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Promote and inform young people of the opportunity to attend
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Distribute and communicate promotional materials within their community and connections
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Coordinate and liaise with VIBE on relevant topics to determine the symposium’s agenda
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Distinguish delegates to deliver and facilitate the symposium eg. MC, present
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Encourage discussion and interchange of ideas
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Provide an opportunity for external agencies & organisations to attend
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Provide an opportunity for external agencies & organisations to hold a promotional stall
Survey
The working group will plan, compile and distribute a survey which will be held biannually, coinciding with Youth Week.
Planning and compiling a survey will be an opportunity for VIBE to gather opinions of the Young People in the Hutt Valley from a range of backgrounds, ages, schools etc by providing an opportunity for young people to provide answers to specific questions or issues. The working group will:
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Distinguish and establish relevant relationships with service providers and community groups in order to determine an ideal date for the Youth Survey
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Establish and build relationship and communication with local government to create a collaborative approach on existing Youth Surveys
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Work and Liaise with VIBE’s governance and staff to establish relevant questions
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Attend focus groups in order to establish relevant questions
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Visit schools, communities and other relevant organisations to promote the survey
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Distribute and gather surveys
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Determine appropriate koha (gifts) for completing the survey
Target Audience
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Young People of the Hutt Valley
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Service users & Non-Service users from VIBE, external organisations and health providers
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Ethnic-based Groups ie Local Iwi / Maori, European, Pacific, Asian, African & Middle-Eastern Communities
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Urban & Rural
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Engaged & Disengaged ie Students - School leavers, Employed & Unemployed
For more information please contact Emma Chattington or Fati Tagoai at
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