Local groups receive mental wellbeing funding

• Published date: 01 December 2022
• Publication title: Central Otago News

The Te Hau Toka Southern Lakes Wellbeing Group funded several local initiatives across the Upper Clutha and Central Otago regions

Recipients included the Albert Town Community Association’s Christmas party in the park; Age Concern’s brain health seminar for over 65s; Cromwell Community House’s Christmas barbecue for vulnerable older residents; YAMI SouNZ Summit’s bi-annual music summit ; MINT Trust’s music therapy workshop for people with intellectual disabilities; and Latinos in Wanaka for its wellbeing day for Latino residents.

Kahu Youth Trust manager Anna Sutherland said the funding would go towards a welcome event at the new youth space at the Lake Hawea Community Centre on December 9.

‘‘It’s a great way to bring the community together, build connections and create a sense of belonging for rangatahi.

‘‘They can also meet our youth development workers and start building trust, knowing that these are safe adults who they can go to for...