Youth In Transition

Youth In Transition We are a Charity helping young people find a life worth living with 'The Journey Back to Awesome'.

🎵 Duke House is about to come alive with the sound of music! 🎵We have some incredibly talented young people who are keen...
21/07/2026

🎵 Duke House is about to come alive with the sound of music! 🎵

We have some incredibly talented young people who are keen to start a band, and we'd love to help make that dream a reality.

Music has an amazing way of bringing people together. It builds confidence, creates connection, provides a healthy outlet for emotions, and reminds our young people that they belong. We can't wait to hear laughter, creativity, and music echoing through Duke House.

Research consistently shows that hope, belonging, and strong social connections are among the most powerful protective factors for young people's mental health and su***de prevention. Creating music together gives young people a place to be seen, heard, supported, and connected. Sometimes a band becomes so much more than a band - it becomes a community, a safe place, and a reason to keep showing up. 💙

We're reaching out to our wonderful community to see if anyone has any instruments they are no longer using and would be willing to donate. We're looking for items such as:

🎸 Guitars (acoustic or electric)
🥁 Drum kit or electronic drums
🎹 Keyboard
🎤 Microphones and stands
🎸 Bass guitar
🎼 Guitar amps or small PA system
🎶 Percussion instruments
🎵 Tambourine, or anything else that could help our young musicians get started!

If you have an instrument collecting dust in the cupboard, imagine the difference it could make in a young person's life. Your generosity could help create friendships, inspire confidence, and perhaps even uncover the next great Kiwi band!

If you'd like to donate, or know someone who might be able to help, please send us a message or contact Youth in Transition at:

📧 [email protected]
📞 022 647 5528

Together, let's fill Duke House with hope, healing, connection, and the sound of music. ❤️🎶

💙 Community helping community.The Hope Shop has become something truly special - a place where generosity, kindness, and...
17/07/2026

💙 Community helping community.

The Hope Shop has become something truly special - a place where generosity, kindness, and purpose come together to make a real difference.

What began as a small fundraising initiative has grown into a vibrant community hub, powered by the generosity of our supporters, the dedication of our volunteers, and the incredible kindness of those who donate and shop with us.

Every item donated.
Every purchase made.
Every hour volunteered.

Together, these acts of generosity help support the work of Youth in Transition and our mission to walk alongside young people facing mental health challenges - giving them hope, connection, and the support they need to thrive. 💙

The Hope Shop is more than a place to find pre-loved treasures. It’s a reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together with compassion and purpose.

Want to be part of the impact?

💛 Donate quality pre-loved mens and womens clothing
💛 Volunteer your time
💛 Visit, shop, and support a great cause
💛 Share this post and help us spread the word

📍 The Hope Shop, 54 Rawhiti Road, Manly
🕙 Open Monday–Saturday, 10am–4pm & Sunday 10am-2pm

Together, we’re helping change young lives. 💙

In the past 12 months, Youth in Transition has provided 7,200 free counselling sessions for vulnerable young people, pos...
14/07/2026

In the past 12 months, Youth in Transition has provided 7,200 free counselling sessions for vulnerable young people, positively impacting 9,490 families and the wider community. With more than 190 young people currently enrolled in our Journey Back to Awesome programme, our growing demand meant it was time to expand our clinical team.

We're absolutely thrilled to welcome Barry Shepherd to Youth in Transition. 💙
Barry brings decades of clinical experience, deep compassion, and an unwavering commitment to supporting young people through life's toughest challenges. But what stands out most is the incredible respect and trust he has earned from the young people whose lives he has helped change. There is no greater endorsement than that.

Barry, thank you for choosing to become part of the Youth in Transition whānau. We're honoured to have you on this journey with us as we continue empowering young people to reconnect with hope and build a life worth living.

A special thank you also to Rob Mokaraka for leading Barry's welcome. Your warmth, generosity, and manaakitanga made Barry's first day one he'll never forget, and perfectly reflected the caring culture we're so proud of.

Please join us in giving Barry a very warm Youth in Transition welcome! 👏💙

🐾 Healing doesn't always happen in a counselling room.At Duke House, some of our best therapists have four legs... and a...
09/07/2026

🐾 Healing doesn't always happen in a counselling room.

At Duke House, some of our best therapists have four legs... and a few have feathers! ❤️

From Alfie, our much-loved therapy dog, to our affectionate cats, gentle sheep, friendly chickens and even our resident eels, every animal plays a part in helping young people feel safe, calm and connected.

Animal therapy is a cornerstone of the healing environment at Youth in Transition. Sometimes, a wagging tail, a gentle nuzzle or simply sitting quietly with an animal can open the door to conversations that otherwise feel impossible.

Because healing begins where young people feel safe.

Last week in Auckland, our Chairman, Andrew Hoggard, MC'd the AI in Mental Health Forum, bringing together leaders from ...
07/07/2026

Last week in Auckland, our Chairman, Andrew Hoggard, MC'd the AI in Mental Health Forum, bringing together leaders from health, technology and community organisations to explore where AI can responsibly support mental health care -balancing both the opportunities and the risks.

We were proud to have our Co-founder and Executive Director, Tina Jones MNZM, share Youth in Transition's story and the impact of our Journey Back to Awesome program. Since opening our doors in 2014, nearly 1,000 young people have been referred to us, receiving wraparound support through counselling, mentoring, peer support, group wellbeing coaching and parent support.

A highlight of the event was the silent auction of OpenMind artworks, with proceeds shared between Youth in Transition and The Runway Foundation. We're incredibly grateful to everyone who bid and supported the auction. Every dollar raised helps us continue providing life-changing support to vulnerable young people when they need it most.

The forum was a powerful reminder that while AI has an exciting role to play in the future of mental health, it can never replace the power of human connection, compassion and early intervention. 💛🤝

🎨✨ Connection. Creativity. Hope. ✨🎨At Youth in Transition, we believe in creating spaces where people feel connected, se...
18/06/2026

🎨✨ Connection. Creativity. Hope. ✨🎨

At Youth in Transition, we believe in creating spaces where people feel connected, seen, and supported - and that’s why we’re excited to share an event that reflects those values so beautifully.

Open Mind Art is more than an exhibition. It’s an opportunity to experience the power of creativity to spark conversation, encourage reflection, and build meaningful connection through shared human experiences.

Art has a way of expressing the things we sometimes can’t put into words. It invites understanding, creates space for wellbeing, and reminds us that every person carries a story worth hearing.

Even more special - some proceeds from artwork sales will go directly to support Youth in Transition and Runway Foundation, helping continue the important work of creating hope and opportunity for young people.

We’d love to see you there to support this incredible initiative, and enjoy an inspiring evening celebrating art and connection.

📍 SILO 6, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland CBD
📅 20–21 June 2026
🎟 Free Entry

Find out more: https://www.openmindart.org/

Please share with friends, whānau, and anyone who would value an event that celebrates creativity, compassion, and community.

Thank you for continuing to be part of a community that believes in connection, kindness, and hope. 💙

🌧️💛 A very wet working bee… but still so much heart.The rain came down, but so did the effort, the laughter, and the qui...
17/06/2026

🌧️💛 A very wet working bee… but still so much heart.

The rain came down, but so did the effort, the laughter, and the quiet determination to keep going at Duke House.

This time our team of amazing volunteers:
🌱 Continued planting across the gardens, building on the ongoing transformation around the barn and sensory garden
🪟 Cleaned the house windows until the light poured in again
🖼️ Added more photos, helping the space feel even more lived in, warm, and loved

Duke House is never “finished.” It is a living space that needs constant care, attention, and hands that are willing to show up again and again.

And the truth is - this space only exists the way it does because people keep turning up. Rain, hail or shine. Tired or energised. In sunshine or in downpours.

That steady presence is what allows us to keep the doors open and offer a place of safety, connection, and belonging for the young people who need it most 💛

To everyone who showed up in the rain - thank you.

💛 A huge shoutout to the legends from Whangaparaoa Rotary who recently rolled up their sleeves at Duke House!Their team ...
09/06/2026

💛 A huge shoutout to the legends from Whangaparaoa Rotary who recently rolled up their sleeves at Duke House!

Their team generously gave our trees a much-needed serious prune 🌳✂️ and then went one step further - mulching all the branches to create nutrient-rich goodness for our fruit trees 🍎

It’s hands-on mahi like this that keeps Duke House thriving. Every cut, every wheelbarrow, every load of mulch is helping build a healthier, more sustainable space for our young people and community.

From all of us at Youth in Transition - thank you Whangaparaoa Rotary for your time, energy, and care 💛

🌱 What a day at Duke House! 🌱A huge thank you to the incredible team from Beca who rolled up their sleeves for a massive...
31/05/2026

🌱 What a day at Duke House! 🌱

A huge thank you to the incredible team from Beca who rolled up their sleeves for a massive working bee at Duke House.

As they proudly told us .... “we are a young and fit crew” 💪 .... and they certainly proved it!

A crew of geologists and engineers spent the day doing some seriously hard work:
🌿 Planting native kōwhai, kahikatea, tītoki and pūriri to help protect the stream and feed our native birds
🍎 Planting heaps of fruit trees
💧 Helping finish the beautiful new water fountain in the sensory garden

Every tree planted and every shovel turned helps create a more healing, nurturing environment for our young people.

We’re so grateful for the energy, teamwork and generosity from the Beca crew ❤️

Learn more about Duke House here:
https://www.youthintransition.org.nz/duke-house

💛 No young person should feel alone in their struggles 💛 Each week, our young people come together to connect, share exp...
29/05/2026

💛 No young person should feel alone in their struggles 💛

Each week, our young people come together to connect, share experiences, build life skills, and support one another in a safe and encouraging space.

There’s laughter, learning, and the powerful reminder that others truly understand. Because healing often happens together.

This week’s peer support group session brought all the Japanese vibes✨
We shared our “wins of the week” while learning origami and making DIY sushi - make it, roll it, eat it! 🍣

Inspirational and delicious all in one.

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