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Public Service

Kidz First Centre for Youth Health

Hours

8.00am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday

Description

The Centre for Youth Health was established in 1996 by Counties Manukau District Health Board.  We deliver a range of specialist youth health services throughout Counties Manukau.  We aim: 

  • to promote the well being and healthy development of young people within the context of their whanau/family and wider environment
  • to provide young people with the comprehensive clinical health assessments
  • to provide advocacy and support to health professionals working with young people
  • to collaborate with other researchers in a range of relevant adolescent health research projects
  • to promote and support policies, planning and legislation, that address the healthy development and well being of young people.

Services

  • Specialist Adolescent Clinics

    We offer three specialist clinics for young people aged 12-20 years who: have chronic or complex health issues, for example; if a young person has a health condition that impacts or reduces their lifestyle attend Alternative Education Programmes Auckland Diabetes Clinic. More PDF

  • Education and Training

    Delivery of a wide range of seminars and workshops to providers of youth health and other related services; provision of education and training opportunities for tertiary students in youth health and other related services.  Check out the latest calendar attached. More PDF

  • Research

    Collaboration with other researchers in a range of relevant adolescent health research projects. More

  • Advocacy

    Promotion and support of policy, planning and legislation that addresses the health development and wellbeing of young people. More

  • Information and Resources

    Information and Resources Services provide information about child and youth health for planners, purchasers, providers, communities, young people and their families... More PDF

  • Consultation and Assistance

    Consultation and Assistance to providers developing effective services for young people. More

Document Downloads

  • Information Brochure (PDF, 199.8 KB)
    For more information, download our brochure.
  • Successful School Health Services for Adolescents - Best Practice Review (PDF, 1.9 MB)
    This review identifies current best practice in providing healthcare for adolescents in a school setting. It is based on available literature in 2005, for Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. In addition local youth health providers and stakeholders have provided guidance and input.
  • Outside the Mainstream (PDF, 270.4 KB)
    Teenagers who are under 16 years old and are outside mainstream educational settings are at increased risk of multiple problems including suicide attempts, early parenthood, substance abuse, problem behaviour and poor educational achievement. Yet, these young people typically have less access to health services than teens at school.
  • Why Youth Health? (PDF, 110.6 KB)
    Young people face significant threats to their health and wellbeing. Accompanying the transition from childhood to adulthood are emerging health issues arising from the risk taking and experimentation that are a normal part of growing up.
  • Youth Health Standards (PDF, 686.4 KB)
    The purpose of these standards is to improve the health and wellbeing of young people by:
    • establishing a nationally-agreed set of standards for youth health service delivery as determined by literature best practice recommendations, and consultation with providers in the youth health sector Aotearoa New Zealand
    • identifying a range of common acceptable solutions that meet the standards while providing safe services.
  • Executive Summary - Healthy Youth Development: a Review of Effective Programs and Approaches (PDF, 128.1 KB)
    The accompanying report examines the evidence around what works to improve the health and wellbeing of young people in New Zealand. Based upon systematic reviews of current evidence, the report examines the components of effective interventions that address common youth health concerns.
  • Healthy Youth Development: a Review of Effective Programs and Approaches (PDF, 95.3 KB)
    This full report documents ‘what works’ to help young people make the transition to adulthood and prevent the poor outcomes associated with emotional, behavioural and other health concerns. Based on a systematic review of evidence-based literature reviews, this report identifies effective programs to improve the health and wellbeing of young people. This report is divided into two sections: evaluations of interventions to prevent youth health problems and synthesis of the critical elements of successful interventions. Case studies are provided throughout to highlight examples of effective programs.

Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.

Parking

Limited parking space for visitors.  Street parking also available on Plunket Avenue and Mana Street.

Website

www.cmdhb.org.nz/Careers/services/childrenshealth/youthhealth.htm

Location Information

Contact Details

Phone (09) 261 2272
Fax (09) 261 2273
Email cfyh@jmiddlkemore2.co.njzs

Street Address

Administration Office:

95 Wiri Station Road
Manukau
Manukau City 2104

Postal Address

Private Bag 93311
Otahuhu 1006
Auckland

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