News

January 2025

Maranga|Rise Up Supports Tāne to Thrive in Whakatū

Wed, 2025-01-08 16:14

In Whakatū, Nelson, there is a special programme underway that’s delivering tangible outcomes for young tāne in the region. Maranga|Rise Up is providing valuable support to enable life-changing decision-making and it’s achieving results.

Tararua REAP Hosts Peter Thorburn’s Eye-Opening Session

Wed, 2025-01-15 16:31

Earlier in 2024 Tararua REAP hosted a community learning session with Peter Thorburn, the director of Meth Education and Solution Services (MESS). Peter ran a day-long hui on methamphetamine addiction, with learnings and lessons targeted at friends, family and whānau of those affected, and community and health practitioners. The session followed on from other successful mental health workshops held recently by the REAP, including ‘A Good Yarn, a mental health workshop’ and ‘Shot Bro’, a story of depression, suicide and healing.

Raising the Bar: consent in circus education

Wed, 2025-01-22 12:42

When we talk about education, it’s not just about knowledge— it’s about building relationships, fostering respect, and creating environments where everyone feels safe to thrive. The “Consent Workshops for Circus Educators” project by The Dust Palace Charitable Trust embodies these principles, delivering a profound impact on the circus community in Aotearoa while addressing key priorities of New Zealand’s Tertiary Education Strategy.

From Homestead to Learning Hub: Risingholme’s 80-Year Story Unveiled

Wed, 2025-01-29 13:00

Risingholme Learning in Ōtautahi Christchurch completed its year of 80th birthday celebrations in style, with a final celebratory function held in the centre’s beautiful grounds on a balmy October night. With the Risingholme Orchestra setting the ambience for the occasion, a dedicated group of tutors, learners, staff, invited guests and members of the wider ACE community came together for the formal cake cutting and unveiling of 14 history panels that shared the story of Risingholme as a place of learning and leisure.