Our Service
We provide support for rangatahi who have multiple needs impacting on their wellbeing, so they are able to live and participate fully in their community
For the rangatahi we support, the benefits can include:
Strengthening family/whānau relationships
Engaging and achieving in education
Improving physical and mental health
Reducing risk factors (e.g. drug and alcohol use, offending, and suicide risk)
Wraparound Casework
Our casework is rangatahi focused, family/whānau centred, flexible and delivered within the community
Casework has an open referral system for rangatahi aged 11-18 years, with multiple needs. An individualised plan is developed to address needs, and rangatahi are matched with one of our caseworkers.
Our casework service is based on building relationships, to support rangatahi. It focuses on strengthening what is currently working well, and supporting change where needed.
School Attendance Service
We work to improve the attendance and engagement of 6 to 16 year olds in education through the School Attendance Service, working alongside rangatahi and their whānau to find ways to actively participate in education
This work includes enrolling or re-engaging tamariki and rangatahi in education such as school and alternative education, as we recognise that having an education generally leads to improved outcomes and wellbeing. For older rangatahi, OYWT also helps to transition from education to training or employment, and to achieve academic qualifications where possible.
