Central Lakes Regional Youth Trust

Contact Information
Youth Workers: Rob Jones and Ashleigh Stewart Tel (03) 445-1228
"The Hut" Cromwell Youth Centre
5 Murray Terrace in Cromwell (near the west end of the Mall)        
Cromwell Youth Worker Trust           
 
Mission Statement:  "A community where young people are vibrant and optimistic through being encouraged and supported to take up challenges." 
 
Environmental Context Statement:
The Cromwell Youth Worker Trust (CYWT) is based in Cromwell, Central Otago.  The office is based out of the Cromwell Youth Centre (The Hut), and the role maintains strong links with the local community.  The Organisation is a member trust of the Central Lakes Regional Youth Trust and the Central Otago Youth Workers Network (COYWN), which is belongs to the National Youth Workers Newtork Aotearoa (NYWNA).  The Youth Worker and all other associated workers (voluntary or otherwise), adhere to the NYWNA Code of Ethics.
 
The work carried out by the CYWT is driven by the Youth Development Stategy, as produced by the Ministry of Youth Development.  The 6 key principles are:
1. Youth development is shaped by the 'big picture'.
2. Youth develpement is about young people being connected.
3. Youth development is based on a consistent strengths-based approach.
4. Youth development happens through quality relationships.
5. Youth development is triggered when young people fully participate.
6. Youth development needs good information.