The Y Central South Island

19/06/2026

This week, our Ashburton Employment Pathways group was joined by a guest speaker from Citizens Advice Bureau! 🙌

We learned about the services that CAB offers, and how volunteering could be the perfect way to boost your CV and fill in those experience gaps.

16/06/2026

Calling all passionate Educators!
Education Tutor Role, fulltime with the Y Ashburton.
We are looking for a new Education Tutor who has an abundance of passion for young people and their education and will share that with education tutorial team based in Ashburton.

This position involves challenging and dynamic work in a non-mainstream education environment. Our successful applicant must have a strong education background, be tenacious and be able to demonstrate a strong practical pedagogical, academic and quality practice.

Equally they must have strong communication and organisation skills and to contribute to a team environment. Having a love of lifelong learning and a passion and talent for working alongside youth, supporting them to navigate pastoral care needs and preparing them for both academic success and employment, is an important part of this role.
APPLY TODAY!
https://ymcasc.org.nz/vacancies/education-tutor-ashburton-2/

21/05/2026

Wow! Check out the amazing art created by some of our talented Ashburton young people 🎨.

Yesterday there was a gathering of whānau and friends to come and have a look at the art that had been created. Giving others the opportunity to uplift the voices of these young people and see the world through their eyes.

Good mahi to everyone involved 👏

18/05/2026

18/05/2026

🏆 Youth Week has kicked off in style!

Today we brought together our Timaru and Ashburton students for a friendly showdown and what a battle it was!

Ashburton came out swinging, taking the win in Volleyball 🏐. But Timaru wasn't done yet, claiming victory in both Basketball 🏀 and Tug of War 💪, taking the overall trophy home!

What an amazing way to start Youth Week great competition, great spirit, and some serious talent on display.

Until next time! 👀

15/05/2026

04/05/2026

Giveaway time! Like and comment your best road safety tip on the original post to go in the draw for a free driving lesson with one of our awesome instructors!

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🚗 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🚗

To kick off Road Safety Week, we're giving away ONE FREE 1-hour driving lesson with one of our qualified driving instructors!

📍 This giveaway is open to anyone based in or around Ashburton, Timaru or Oamaru as the lesson must be redeemed in one of these three locations.

To enter, all you need to do is:
✅ LIKE this post
💬 COMMENT your best road safety tip below!

➕ For an additional entry, FOLLOW our page!

The draw closes Friday 8th May, one winner will be drawn at random and announced shortly after. Good luck! 🍀

📋 Terms: Open to those in the Ashburton, Timaru or Oamaru areas only. The winner must hold a current New Zealand Learner Licence (or above) to redeem the lesson.

⚠️ This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook.

19/04/2026

Welcome back students for Term 2 🎉

We hope you had a refreshing break and we're excited to see everyone back and ready for a great term ahead!

15/04/2026

"The Y feels like a safe space," and that's exactly what we aim to be.

Isaac came to us after hearing good things from people he knew who also went to the Y, and he's found a place where students are supported, able to build good relationships with teachers, and where learners are trusted with the freedom (and responsibility) to grow.

We're so proud to be part of Isaac's journey. 🙌

08/04/2026

Awesome pathways in action! 💪

Last week we welcomed Christine Isherwood from LSV who visited and shared valuable insights with our taiohi — with three currently applying for LSV, including two from our NEET Youth Service.

We also welcomed Staff Sergeant Tony Hannagan, Senior Regional Recruiter for the Defence Services. Tony met with taiohi from our education programmes, NEET Youth Service, and Employment Pathways clients.

Tony was inspirational, speaking to everyone with enthusiasm, pride, and wit. Several taiohi are now keen to join the Army after completing LSV, while others are applying for LSV with hopes of stepping into the Defence Forces next.