Southland Help

23/05/2025

Today's the day Team!! Come and see us at The Block Takeover! 🙌🏼💯🦋

05/05/2025

Gather your girls, homies, friends and whanau & check out this awesome event! 😍

Interact, Connect, create memories & have FUN!

See you all there May 24th! 🤩🥳

CELEBRATING 12 - 24 YEAR OLDS IN MURIHIKU 🌟

👉We've got some amazing youth focused spaces joining us on the day to showcase what supports are available FOR YOU in our Community ~ they'll have resources, games & activities 💌

👉We also have a fab line-up of performances, from group displays, dance sessions to live music 🎶

👉And of course, the delicious food vendors who are coming along to supply FREE kai for the Rangatahi who attend 🍔🥠🥧🌯🍕🍿🤤

👉Let's not forget the cool prizes up for grabs when you get your passports filled up.

We hope you've got this booked in on your calendars 📅

▪️Saturday 24th May
▪️11am - 4pm
▪️various venues in the CBD
▪️FREE for Rangatahi 12 - 24

A massive shoutout to the people bringing this to life ✨️ South Alive Invercargill Youthline Southland Number 10 Youth One Stop Shop Te Rourou, One Aotearoa Foundation The Y - Southland Great South and Southern Institute of Technology

+ all the organisations participating, the food vendors, musicians, groups and creatives that are making this event possible ❤️

See you all soon!

28/04/2025

🧡 That’s a wrap on Sexual Violence Awareness Month — but the kaupapa continues.
This month, we’ve opened space for kōrero around consent, boundaries, healing, and what it means to create safe, respectful communities. 🌿

To every survivor: We see you. We believe you. Your story matters.
To every supporter: Thank you for showing up. Keep going. Keep learning.

🙌 A massive mihi to and .nz for your powerful resources, education, and unrelenting drive to raise awareness and empower change across Aotearoa. Your mahi matters 🧡

📞 Need support? You’re not alone:

📍 Southland Help – 027 468 0007 | www.southlandhelp.nz
🟣 Safe to Talk (24/7) – 0800 044 334 or text 4334 | www.safetotalk.nz
🔶 R**e Crisis (National) – 0800 88 33 00
🟡 Youthline – 0800 376 633 or free text 234
🔷 Need to Talk? – Call or text 1737 for 24/7 mental health support

👉 Let’s carry this kōrero beyond April.
Together, we can create a world where respect, safety and aroha are the norm—not the exception.

25/04/2025

😏 Consent is sexy. Full stop.
There’s nothing hotter than mutual respect, clear communication, and enthusiastic YES energy. 💬✨

Consent isn’t just about avoiding harm—it’s about creating connection, safety, trust, and pleasure.
It’s checking in. Listening. Respecting a “no” and celebrating a “yes.”

✅ It’s sexy.
✅ It’s necessary.
✅ It’s non-negotiable.

🙌 Massive thank you to / stopit.nz for continuing to empower Aotearoa with real, honest kōrero around consent, respect, and healthy relationships. 🧡 Your mahi is changing lives.

👉 Swipe to learn more about what consent really looks, sounds, and feels like—in real life.

23/04/2025

🧡 “Someone I care about told me they’ve been sexually assaulted... What do I say? What do I do?”
It’s okay to feel unsure—what matters most is that you show up with compassion, belief, and no judgment.

💬 “I believe you.”
💬 “It’s not your fault.”
💬 “Thank you for trusting me.”
These words are powerful. Survivors don’t need you to have all the answers—they need to know they’re not alone.

✨ The way we respond can either support someone’s healing—or deepen their trauma. Let’s be people who help others feel safe, seen, and heard.

🙌 Huge thank you to / stopit.nz for sharing these vital tips and continuing to lead this mahi with care and strength. We’re proud to amplify it. 🧡

👉 Swipe to learn simple, meaningful ways to support someone who has experienced sexual harm.
Your response can make a difference.

21/04/2025

📱 Let’s talk about nudes 💬
Sending or receiving nudes is a personal choice—but only when it’s consensual, safe, and respectful.

📸 Nudes are not the problem.
🚫 Non-consensual sharing, pressure, coercion, and screenshots without permission are.
This is where harm happens—and where we need to talk more openly.

Talking about nudes isn't about shame. It’s about boundaries, consent, and respecting people's choices and bodies—both online and offline. 🧡

🙌 Huge mihi to / stopit.nz for leading these important digital safety kōrero and creating awesome resources around this kaupapa.

👉 Swipe to learn more about sending, receiving, and navigating nudes safely—and what to do if something goes wrong.

18/04/2025

🟣 Let’s talk about the spectrum of sexual violence 💬
Sexual violence isn’t just one thing—it exists on a spectrum, from harmful comments and unwanted touches, to coercion, assault, and r**e.

Sometimes it's loud. Sometimes it's subtle.
But every part of the spectrum matters, and all of it deserves to be taken seriously. 💔➡️💪

✨ Awareness is the first step to action—and change.
✨ Understanding the spectrum helps us recognise harm early, and respond with care, safety and support.

🙌 Huge thanks to / stopit.nz for the powerful work and info that’s helping to educate and empower communities across Aotearoa. We appreciate your mahi 🧡

👉 Swipe to learn more about the spectrum and how we can all play a role in creating a culture of respect and safety.

16/04/2025

📣 April is Sexual Violence Awareness Month 🧡
This month, we’re creating space for kōrero, learning, healing, and action.

Sexual harm affects too many in our communities—but together, we can shift the culture. Every voice, every story, every safe conversation matters.

Throughout April, we’ll be sharing resources, tools, and ways we can all play a part in building a safer Aotearoa—where everyone feels respected, heard, and protected, Kindly gifted to us by AVIVIA & Stopit.nz

Let’s be the change—together. 🌿

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07/03/2025

🌍 Happy International Women’s Day! 🌷

Let’s uplift & empower each other! 💪 Support women in your community by sharing their stories and talents.

Remember, gender equality is for everyone! ✊ Advocate for equal rights and opportunities for all women.

Reach out to the amazing women in your life—your message of appreciation can make a big difference! 💖

Together, let’s celebrate women every day!

01/03/2025

🎉 Happy Children’s Day! 🎉

Let’s keep our Tamariki safe by:

🌈 Understanding Safety: Every Tamariki deserves to feel safe and happy. Teach our Tamariki to talk to a trusted adult if something feels wrong.

💖 Empowering Survivors: You’re not alone. Healing is possible, and every step counts.

🗣️ Speak Up: Teach our Tamariki it’s okay to express their feelings and say “no” to anything uncomfortable.

📚 Learn Together: This Children’s Day, read books or watch videos about body safety and consent.

🤝 Support Resources: Need help? Reach out to Kids Helpline at 0800 54 37 54.

🌟 Celebrate Resilience: Share stories of hope and encourage creativity through art, music, or writing.

Let’s make this Children’s Day a day of joy, learning, and empowerment for all! 💕

28/02/2025

🌸📚💪

🌟 February Reflections 🌟

As the month comes to a close, let's take a moment to cherish the memories, learn from our experiences, and embrace the growth we've achieved. 💭✨

26/02/2025

As February comes to an end, Remember:
When you uplift others, you elevate yourself. 💖