Fresh faces at Bay's Youth Habitat

RONNIE SHORT

The Golden Bay Workcentre Trust has recently employed two new Youth Workers. Karen Howieson and Lisa Bradbury both bring life experience, knowledge and passion to their roles.

Karen has a background in counselling, mental health and working in the alcohol and other substances addiction field. She has “about 30 years” of experience under her belt. Most recently she worked in Richmond at the Nelson ARK, working with rescue dogs and young people.

Lisa has experience from working with the Child, Youth and Family fraternity prior to moving to Golden Bay from Canterbury six years ago. She has worked in hospitality whilst raising her children. Currently Lisa is studying for a level three youth worker qualification.

“I really feel the more you can give somebody assistance to achieve who they are meant to be – that’s my passion,” says Lisa.

She has been in the role since 20 March this year, whereas Karen began just six weeks ago.

“I am loving it,” says Lisa. “It’s a lot more demand than I would have thought. We are still meeting new people, friends bringing friends.”

There are unlikely to be any significant changes in the way the Youth Habitat is providing for the youth community. Karen commented that they are “just trying to mix it up, to engage some different young people…We are trialing an open mic night at the end of July”.

Dungeons and Dragons game sessions are popular and run twice a week. The game provides opportunities for youth to step up, to become dungeon masters and lead the games. General Manager of GBWCT, Cait Tomlinson, explained.

“We are supporting them to build on their leadership skills,” says Cait. ”The whole concept of the Youth Habitat is to promote youth leadership and youth development principals.”

Youth from ages 12-24 can represent the voice of youth in Golden Bay by joining the Youth Council.

The Youth Habitat’s monthly schedule is advertised via social media, The GB Weekly and school flyers. Weekend activities such as ten pin bowling in Richmond, are alternated with late night Fridays.

“We are always on the lookout for volunteers,” said Cait. “At the moment we are looking for volunteer drivers. For example, transporting teenagers from Collingwood and back, or over the hill for activities.”

There is a requirement to undergo a police check and a driver approval process. Anyone interested is welcome to contact Cait on 03 525 8099.

The Golden Bay Youth Habitat can be found on Facebook and Instagram.

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Results And Fixtures

GOLF 21 June. Stableford: G Rowe 39, R Heuvel 33, D Jerram 33. Closest to Pin: 3/12 M Dixon, 4/13 D Win, 8/17 W Collie, 9/18 R Dyce. Twos: M Dixon, R Dyce. Best gross: W Collie.

27 June. 2nd Daisy (Par) - M Solly, -4, J Rutherford -4. Closest to pin: 9/18 R Reynish.

28 June. Match Play Pairs: G Allen and M Dixon bt J Crocker and G Rowe 3/2. Stableford: R Tait 42, G Ryan 36, D Win 33. Closest to pin: 3/12 G Bradley, 4/13 W Collie, 8/17 R Tait, 9/18 G Allen. Twos: J Garner, G Bradley, D Win. Best gross: R Tait 78.

1 July. Tui Cup R2: G Allen bt G Bradley 1up, R Dyce bt R Miller 4/3, G Thomason bt N Gardiner 5/4, J Garner bt J Riordan 5/4. Net: C Hadler 67, G Rowe 67, D Win 71. Closest to pin: 3/12 G Bradley, 4/13 W Collie, 8/17 J Thomason, 9/18 D Win. Twos: J Garner, G Bradley, J Rutherford, D Win, C Win. Two 7/16: D Win. Happy wanderer: D Hoogduin. Best gross: W Collie 76.

BRIDGE

28 June. Tukurua Pairs Session 1: J Harper/R Smith 70.83%; Jenni Kingston/Beth Burdett 59.72%; H Curtis/P Nelson 56.94%. H/cap: J Harper/R Smith 74.83%; Jenni Kingston/Beth Burdett 57.72%; H Curtis/P Nelson 55.19%.

30 June. Relaxed Session 5: H Curtis 65.63%; D Sarll 56.67%; Christine Mead 56.25%.

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