Our advocacy focuses on:

• Being solutions focussed and evidence informed
• Influencing public policy in alignment with our mission to see all young people thriving in Aotearoa
• Educating the public and decision makers
• Empowering communities through representation and voice
• Supporting partners who share our vision to influence positive change for youth health

Our advocacy in action

We supported the Mental Health Foundation’s request to the Ministry of Education in May 2024 that the government retain the Relationship and Sexuality Education Guidelines in place at that time.

In December 2024 we endorsed a submission led by the Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa (PATHA) on the 'Consultation on safety measures for the use of puberty blockers in young people with gender-related health needs' to the Ministry of Health.

In May 2025 we were one of more than 300 medical bodies, community organisations, and individual healthcare professionals that signed an open letter calling for the government to allow Te Whatu Ora to release the Gender Affirming Care Guidelines.

Have your say 

We invite you to contribute and support this kaupapa by:

• Telling us about issues that matter to you
• Joining us as a member, we are stronger together
• Following us on social media and subscribing to our newsletter to hear what we are up to
• Volunteering to be on one of our committees
• Contacting us to find out more about how to become a board member.