Prevention mahi continues under ROCC funding

Prevention remains at the heart of building strong, resilient communities, and we’re pleased that our mahi will continue under the Resilience and Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) funding.

Originally a one-year grant, the ROCC funding was due to conclude mid-year.

Following a recent hui with providers across the rohe, funding has been extended for a further four months.

The discussion took place alongside advice of a recent spike in methamphetamine use. While intervention and response services are vital, there was clear agreement that prevention must stand alongside them.

As a collective, providers chose a pathway that ensures prevention programmes continue. It was a strong signal that early, proactive work with tamariki and rangatahi is essential to long-term community wellbeing.

Through ROCC, our Ko wai au programme has strengthened its focus on drug harm education and organised crime awareness.

Tamariki learn about the real impacts of substances like methamphetamine on their hauora, their whānau and their futures.

At the same time, the programme highlights aspirational pathways, encouraging young people to recognise their strengths and aim high.

Pre- and post-programme evaluations, grounded in Te Whare Tapa Whā, show increased understanding of drug harm and greater confidence in making positive choices.

The learning is age-appropriate and practical, helping young people build resilience before harm takes hold.

Prevention, intervention and response each have a role to play. Together, they create a continuum of care that supports our community to thrive.

We’re proud to stand alongside other ROCC providers in ensuring this important prevention mahi continues for Porirua whānau.