Health and Well-being

Recognised Sports
A list of national sports organisations that are recognised by SPARC, and the contact details of these organisations for more information. This list can be used to identify new areas of interest for your young person, and find out what organised activities might be offered in your area.

Provided by SPARC (Sport and Recreation New Zealand), an organisation dedicated to getting New Zealanders moving, including everything from supporting elite athletes to getting out into local communities and encouraging people to get active.

Sportfit Overview
Provides an overview of the Sportfit programme, designed to encourage secondary students to be physically active and develop their skills. Includes training in sports skills, leadership skills, inspires students through meetings with sports ‘ambassadors’, and recognises our future champions.

Provided by SPARC (Sport and Recreation New Zealand), an organisation dedicated to getting New Zealanders moving, including everything from supporting elite athletes to getting out into local communities and encouraging people to get active.

Children and Young People’s Health
Links to a variety of sites related to children and young people’s health.

Provided by Te Puna Web Directory, National Library of New Zealand, a subject gateway to selected New Zealand and Pacific Island Internet inform1ation resources that help libraries, their users, and all New Zealanders meet their professional, educational, cultural and personal information needs.

Low risk drinking
Guidelines to help determine if drinking is low risk or not.

Provided by the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC), a permanent council whose aim is to encourage responsible use, and minimise misuse, of alcohol.

What is addiction?
An outline of what addiction is, and what is meant by substance dependence and substance abuse.

Provided by the Alcohol Drug Association of New Zealand, a New Zealand not-for-profit community organisation providing information, challenging thinking and stimulating action on alcohol and drug issues.

In Ya Face – Youth Gambling FAQs
Common questions about youth gambling, and answers.

Provided by the Gambling Helpline Ltd, a counselling service providing support and information about gambling and gambling problems in New Zealand.

Alcohol and Drug Information for Parents and Caregivers
Information for parents and caregivers about drug testing, getting help, and frequently asked questions about alcohol and drugs.

Provided by FADE (Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Education), a New Zealand organisation providing quality education services about alcohol and drugs to help you, your family, friends, workmates and the community you choose to be part of.

What do you do when someone in your family is taking drugs? - A checklist for parents
A checklist for parents of what to do when you think someone in your family may be taking drugs.

Provided by Crime.co.nz, an online information resource on New Zealand crime and policing issues.

What are eating problems?
Descriptions of eating problems, the main eating disorders, how they affect people, and what causes them.

Provided by Headspace, a community resource aimed at providing good information about mental health and illness for young people, their family/whanau and their schools.

Eating disorders
The main eating disorders, what causes them, and how families can cope with eating disorders.

Provided by Everybody, a consumer health information resource owned and published by CMPMedica (NZ) Ltd.

What is bullying?
Bullying and why it is harmful, and what you can do if your child is being bullied, or is the bully.

Provided by the New Zealand Police, in association with Telecom, a New Zealand-based telecommunications provider.

Bullying and Harassment
Mobile phone safety, what bullying is, and what your telecommunications provider can do to help.

Provided by Netsafe, the cybersafety education programme of New Zealand's Internet Safety Group (ISG), an independent non-profit organisation designated the Ministry of Education's 'agent of choice' for cybersafety education in New Zealand.

Helping Someone Who is Suicidal
What suicide is, recognising warning behaviours, and how you can help.

Provided by SPINZ (Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand), a non-government, New Zealand-wide information service providing information on suicide prevention that supports effective intervention and prevention activities for communities and services across Aotearoa-New Zealand.

ALAC – Concerned about your teenager?
How you can help your teenager with alcohol – communication, making your expectations clear, supervision, coping skills, and tips for safety.

Provided by the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC), whose aim is to encourage responsible use, and minimise misuse, of alcohol.

Drug Abuse Resistance Education
Information about the DARE drug abuse resistance education programme run by the New Zealand police.

Provided by the New Zealand Police

Checklist for signs of depression
What depression is, and how to recognise it, as well as a list of symptoms to look for.

Provided by Wordworx, a privately-run website providing perspectives on technology, New Zealand music and culture, poetry, spirituality, inspiration and humour.

Symptoms of Depression
Outline of the symptoms of depression – mood, physical and cognitive symptoms, as well as the associated symptoms of depression.

Provided by Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, a registered charity working to improve the mental health of all people and communities in New Zealand.

What is Being Gay, and How Do I Know If I Am?
Click on the ID button on the menu bar to access this article, which gives information about sexual identity, what it means, and coming out.

Provided by Rainbow Youth, an Auckland-based organisation providing support, contact, information, advocacy and education for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Takataapui and Fa'afafine young people and their families/whanau.

Talking with your teenager/rangatahi about safer sex
Information about STIs (sexually transmitted infections), how you can help your teen protect themselves, and other questions and answers. Also available as a downloadable pamphlet in either Maori or English.

Provided by the Ministry of Health, a government agency that aims to ensure that the health and disability system works for all New Zealanders.

Contraception
About contraception, and its various types.

Provided by Youth Café, Taupo, an incorporated society promoting youth health.

When Your Teen is Having a Baby
A resource for parents, looking at what you may be feeling, what your teen may be feeling, special concerns of pregnant teens, medical care, lifestyle changes, nutrition, exercise, stress, prenatal classes, and preparing for new responsibilities.

Provided by KidsHealth, created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media (USA), KidsHealth provides families with doctor-approved accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information.

Having a Healthy Pregnancy
Information for teens on prenatal care, changes to expect in your body, breast growth, skin changes, mood swings, pregnancy discomforts, things to avoid, and more.

Provided by KidsHealth, created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media (USA), KidsHealth provides families with doctor-approved accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information.

Teen Parent Education – Member Schools
A list of the schools that provide specific education environments and support for teen parents. The map is clickable to obtain contact details of the schools in your area.

Provided by Association of Teen Parent Educators New Zealand, a professional association of New Zealand schools and teachers, established to promote the provision of ongoing education for young parents.

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