Youth in Civil Defence Fund initiatives announced 21 Oct 2016
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Hon Anne Tolley
Acting Minister for Youth
21 October
2016
Media Statement
Youth in Civil Defence Fund initiatives announced
Seven initiatives will each receive $5000 of funding under the inaugural Youth in Civil Defence Fund, Acting Youth Minister Anne Tolley announced today.
“This fund is about increasing the involvement of young people in civil defence and emergency preparedness,” says Mrs Tolley.
Organisations including local Councils, Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups, a youth theatre trust and a regional helicopter trust will receive funding, for initiatives ranging from a two-day workshop which includes a trip to White Island’s active volcano, to the creation of a civil defence video resource.
“It’s important for our future resilience as a nation that young people are engaged in preparing for emergencies, and are part of the effective response to them,” says Mrs Tolley.
“The youth-led initiatives funded all seek to reach out to other young people and inspire them to get involved.
“As well as learning more about civil defence and emergency preparedness, participants in the initiatives will also develop valuable skills such as leadership and mentoring.”
Recipients and initiatives funded
Auckland Regional Helicopter Trust, for
Rescue Run 2016. This is a team-based event that sees young
people taking part in a series of simulated emergency
response situations.
Northland Youth Theatre Trust,
for Civil Defence Emergency Preparedness Video Project. This
project will involve young people working alongside
performing arts mentors to create two short films with a
focus on emergency preparedness.
Horowhenua District
Council, for Leadership Camp at Makahika Outdoor Pursuits
Centre. By using real-life emergency scenarios, this camp
will help develop the leadership skills and knowledge of
young people.
Bay of Plenty CDEM, for Exercise
Whakaari 2016. The two-day mentoring workshop will see young
people discussing how emergency management works in NZ and
the possibilities of future opportunities. This workshop
will also give young people a chance to visit White
Island.
Auckland CDEM, for 3-day Emergency Services
Camp. This camp will see young people from a disadvantaged
background engaging with various emergency services (St
John, NZ Fire, Coastguard) in a distinctly rural
setting.
Hurunui District Council, for Get Ready, Get
Through Civil Defence Hui. The Hui will introduce young
people to civil defence and emergency preparedness, and also
enable them to be mentored by previous Youth in Emergency
Services programme participants.
Chatham Islands Council, for Civil Defence Cadet Program. This program will enable young people to see the working environment of an Emergency Operations Centre, while also engaging in mock emergency situations.
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