1. Jennifer Janif Naima Ali Community Investment Advisor Youth Advocate Ministry of Social Development Auckland Auckland

2. About the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) MSD is all about helping to build successful individuals and in turn, building strong, healthy families and communities: care and protection of vulnerable children and young people employment and income support funding to community service providers social policy and advice to Government student loans, allowances and superannuation services Collaborative work Together we aim to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of New Zealanders

3. About the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) With more than 10,000 staff we are the largest Ministry in New Zealand We administer more than $20 billion in Government expenditure We provide services to more than one million New Zealanders Our core service lines are: Service Delivery Child, Youth and Family Community Investment

5. The Social Investment A pproach “ Government investing in individuals and families today for measurably better long term results ” -Minister Bill English

6. Ministry of Youth Development (MYD) The Ministry of Youth Development - Te Manatū Whakahiato Taiohi supports young people aged between 12 and 24 years old to develop and use knowledge, skills and experiences to participate confidently in their communities Works collaboratively with young people, other funders (including corporates and philanthropic organisations), providers, local government, and other government agencies.

7. “Together We Are Stronger”

8. Youth Participation

9. Working Collaboratively

10. Celebrating Diversity

11. Sharing Thoughts ………… ________________________________________________ “ Giving Back is Giving Forward Aroha Mai Aroha Atu” (National Youth Week 21-29 May) Work collaboratively Leadership development Holistic approach in working with young people Provide opportunities for internship, work experience and mentorship Celebrating young people’s successes, achievements and resilience