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Skylight Blog
Updates from Skylight on recent events, programme updates, and helpful resources.


ADHD in Children: Part 1
This 2-part series will take a deep dive into ADHD: what it is, what it means, and how you can best support a child diagnosed with ADHD.
2 days ago3 min read


Celebrate the Impact of The Good Registry and Spread the Joy of Charitable Giving
This unique platform allows people to give the gift of charitable donations, making it easier than ever to support causes that matter. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, or any special occasion, The Good Registry transforms traditional gift-giving into a truly meaningful experience. Ka rawe!
Nov 52 min read


Managing End-of-Year Stress: Tips for Building Resilience and Supporting Others
As the final weeks of the year approach, many of us find ourselves juggling an overwhelming list of tasks, deadlines, and social commitments. The holiday season, while filled with festivity, often amplifies our stress levels, making it feel like we're racing against the clock
Nov 24 min read


Highlights and Insights from the HQNZDF Wellness Expo 2025
Last week, the team at Skylight attended the HQNZDF Wellness Expo. Hosted by the Wellington Defence Community Facilitators, the Wellness Expo is an important event dedicated to the well-being of military and civilian personnel in the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).
Oct 151 min read


Connecting with Wellbeing: A Recap of Our Mental Health Awareness Week Activities and Lessons Learned
Mental Health Awareness Week provided us with a great opportunity to reflect on our mental well-being and the importance of connection
Oct 152 min read


Empowering Tamariki Through Tai-oranga: A Funding Victory for Wellbeing in 2026
This week we celebrate our funding from Bupa that allows us to continue running Tai-oranga in schools
Oct 12 min read


What is anxiety?
What is anxiety and when does it become an issue?
Oct 14 min read


Whakamanawa 2025: Part 2
Diary of a CE: Day 2 at Whakamanawa - the National Social Services Conference Skylight's CE, Kathryn Ross, attended the Whakamanawa...
Sep 243 min read


Skylight's Mental Health Resources
Looking for practical tools to support your wellbeing or someone else’s?
Sep 241 min read


Upcoming: Mental Health Awareness Week!
Mental Health Awareness Week is approaching, taking place from the 6th to the 12th of October 2025.
Sep 242 min read


Whakamanawa 2025
Our CE went to Whakamanawa 2025 - read here to see how her experience was...
Sep 172 min read


Support Us Through Payroll Giving
Support Us Through Payroll Giving...
Sep 171 min read


Sound Bridge - Music Therapy
Sound Bridge is a new music therapy programme for young people
Sep 102 min read


Welcome our two new board members!
Please join me in welcoming our newest additions to Skylight's Board of Trustees! The Skylight Board of Trustees is the governing entity...
Sep 102 min read


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