Vision

“An Aotearoa where young people are vibrant and optimistic through

being supported and encouraged to take up challenges.”

Mission

“To ensure those people that work with young people, are supported, valued and connected.”

Strategic Goals

NZAAHD will:

• Champion Maori youth development

• Strengthen its voice in critical youth debates

• Support the professional development of people who work with young people

• Disseminate and promote up to date, relevant research and information, that progresses thinking, and informs practice on youth health and development.. 

• Support open discussions that reflect multiple world-views on youth health and development (eg indigenous, faith-based, scientific rationalism, gay / queer).

• Transform Youth Week into a successful social marketing/public health campaign

• Have strong regional networks and branches

• Help facilitate and support ‘space / opportunities’ for young people who work on youth issues to share together, reflect on their experience, and formulate plans / goals.