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https://linktr.ee/cdhbyac We want to be a voice for the young people of Canterbury going through our current health system.

Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Youth Advisory Council (Formerly known as CDHB Youth Advisory Council) is a consumer council advocating for and representing youth in the Waitaha Canterbury health sector. Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Youth Advisory Council (Formerly known as CDHB Youth Advisory Council) is a group of young people aged between 16-24 years old that advise Te Whatu Ora Waitaha on youth-related matters w

ithin the Canterbury Health System. It was formed in 2014 and serves the rangatahi of Waitaha Canterbury aged 12-24 years old through creating health resources for young people, running fundraising events and talk series, providing professional development for health professionals, working on projects and initiatives, and giving youth input to Te Whatu Ora Waitaha on the projects and programs they are doing. We also advise other services throughout the Canterbury region including primary care and health services about youth-related concerns. If you have any ideas on how to improve our hospitals, primary care, specialist services, or any health service within the Canterbury region, please send us a message here or by email at [email protected]
We welcome all suggestions, feedback, and inquiries

01/05/2026

Two of our members, Anna (chair) and Ella (secretary) headed off to the National Youth Organisations Hui in Wellington recently! They had an awesome time and gained so much new learning 👏🏻

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05/04/2026

200 Emergency Admission Kits packed by the team! 🥳 While many of these are heading to Christchurch Hospital, we are also giving some to a few other organisations throughout Christchurch 👏🏻

We are always incredibly grateful to the business / organisations who donate items which go into the kits! 🩵

01/04/2026

YAC would like to say a huge thank you to 🌟 We received a massive donation from Adam at Sensory Sam - this picture only captures around half of what we received. These sensory toys go towards our emergency kits we make for youth who are expectedly admitted to hospital. Additionally, we have donated some directly to the 👏🏻

The incredible generosity from business like allows us to keep supporting youth throughout Christchurch! 💗

Keep an eye out on our story for some awesome kit packing updates!

28/03/2026

🌟 YAC had an awesome time yesterday supporting at Relay for Life! Such a great turn out for a special and meaningful event. 💜👏🏻

06/01/2026

YAC is back soon for 2026! But we’d like to give a shout-out to everyone who donated for the Christmas Gift Drive and our lovely donation locations like Christchurch Kindey Society, and last but not least (a new donation location for us in 2025 but they tripled our usual donation haul - so thank you to your generous local community). Also want to reflect on our end of year Christmas Card making event where our team and some Rānui residents got together to make some cards for - such a great way to end the year.

12/11/2025

Kia ora! It's time for the annual Rānui House Christmas Gift Drive - if you are looking to spread some holiday cheer please pop in to one of our donation locations - before Friday 12th December - to drop off something for individuals and their loved ones staying at Rānui House while receiving life saving care in Christchurch this Christmas.

28/08/2025

DMC is a platform where young people can come to discuss wellbeing and experiences with accessing mental health and addiction services.

This DMC is an opportunity for young people in the Christchurch region to connect with other like-minded individuals and share what’s top of mind for them.

DMCs are facilitated by young people with lived experience. They provide a space for young people to share experiences around mental health and wellbeing in a way that contributes to building towards the aspirations young people have for the future of our youth mental health and addiction system.

We create a safe, sensory-friendly space to make people feel welcome. You will need to register to attend for free on the Whāraurau website.

What will happen to the information that is being collected?

The youth advisory team here at Whāraurau will produce a report with a summary of findings from all DMC events held throughout the year. This report will help inform decision-makers in government, leaders and workers in the sector so they can work towards changes that reflect a youth perspective.

17/08/2025

Tickets to the annual Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Youth Advisory Council fundraiser are now live! We have an incredible line up of prizes this year so you don’t want to miss out - if you’re not sure there’s something for you yet keep an eye on our social media as we highlight our awesome local sponsors!

09/06/2025

Our annual Rānui House Mid-Winter Pantry Drive is now on! (DROP OFF LOCATIONS BELOW)!

For those needing a home-away-from home while they or their loved one receive life-saving treatment at Christchurch Hospital winter can be an extra tough time. Therefore, we want to fill the Rānui pantry with non-perishable items (or supermarket vouchers) for some hearty meals and baking treats. The Rānui pantry relies on donations - so if you're keen to help out please drop items to one of the following donation locations:
🧡 Serve Social, 166 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central
🧡 Christchurch Kidney Society, 1/10 Yukon Place, Hornby (brick building at front).
🧡 Bromley Community Centre, 45 Bromley Road
🧡 More locations to come...

Drop off before Friday 4th July!

We also want to say a massive thank you to our fantastic donation locations hosts - we couldn't do it without you!

05/05/2025

Youth Week is coming up and to celebrate we are hosting a free korero and kai session for young people at Spark Place in Tūranga Library. Come along if you'd like some free food and to learn more about this years theme: Whai Wāhitanga (Take Our Place) by hearing from some excellent speakers - with more details to be announced on our stories. Scan the QR code for your free ticket or look us up on Humanitix!

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