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Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa
Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa
The Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa (YDSA) promotes the application of a youth development approach as a way of understanding what needs to happen for, around and with young people in New Zealand
 It is about how government and society can support young women and men
aged 12 to 24 years. It’s about how they develop the skills and
attitudes they need to take a positive part in society, now and in the
future.
Launched in February 2002, the Strategy consists of a vision,
principles, aims and goals, and suggests actions that can be taken to
support the positive development of young people.
Copies of the Strategy and other resources
Use the links on the sidebar to access electronic copies (PDF files)
and other useful information. You can download a copy of the strategy
or order a print copy, in our Publications section: Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa.
Vision
A country where young people are vibrant and optimistic through being supported and encouraged to take up challenges.
Acknowledging the diversity of young people
The Strategy acknowledges the importance of involving, acknowledging
and considering key issues for specific groups of young people. These
groups include: rangatahi (young Māori); Pacific young people; young
people from minority ethnic communities; young people with physical,
intellectual and learning disabilities; young lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transsexual people; isolated rural young people and young parents.
Using the Strategy
Public sector agencies are encouraged to use the Strategy when
developing youth policies and delivering services and programmes for
young people. It is also a tool for individuals, groups and
organisations that work at all levels with young people and deal with
the issues facing them.
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