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Privacy policy Privacy Policy Introduction Skylight Trust complies with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 (the Act) when dealing with personal information. Personal information is information about an identifiable individual (a natural person). Skylight appoints the Director of Operations as the Privacy Officer. This policy sets out how we will collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. This policy does not limit or exclude any of your rights under the Act. If you wish to seek further information on the Act, see www.privacy.org.nz . Changes to this Policy We may change this policy by uploading a revised version onto the Skylight website. Any changes will apply from the date we upload the revised policy. What Personal Information We Collect We may collect the following personal information: Name Email and phone number Address Ethnicity Birthdate Professional unique identifiers Interactions with us How We Use Your Personal Information We use personal information to: Confirm your identity Provide the services or information you've requested Pay accounts or generate invoices Investigate and resolve complaints Comply with legislative and regulatory obligations Perform administrative functions (e.g. accounting, record keeping) Ensure data stored or transferred outside NZ meets compliance standards Review PCI compliance annually for payment handling Why This Information Is Collected To provide and manage the services you've requested For charging, invoicing, and debt collection To improve service quality and infrastructure To conduct surveys and understand your needs Disclosing Your Personal Information We may disclose your personal information: For the purpose it was collected (or directly related purposes) Where you have authorised disclosure As required or permitted by law Protecting Your Personal Information We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, unauthorised access, or misuse. Skylight staff receive training on privacy and confidentiality. Accessing and Correcting Your Information You have the right to access and request corrections to your personal information. We may require proof of identity before processing such requests. To exercise these rights, email [email protected] . Reasonable costs may apply for copies or corrections. Internet Use We take reasonable steps to secure personal information transmitted online. Skylight provides cyber security training and alerts to staff. Note: External websites linked from our site have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them before submitting information. Retention and Deletion of Information We retain your information only as long as necessary. However, we may need to retain some information (e.g., for legal reasons) for up to 7 years. Some information may not be deleted even upon request, where required by law. Privacy Breaches If we believe a privacy breach has occurred, we will: Identify and contain the issue Minimise harm Notify the Privacy Commissioner (if serious harm is likely) Contact affected individuals where appropriate If you suspect a privacy breach, contact us as soon as possible. Contacting Us For questions about this policy or to request access or correction to your data: Email: [email protected] Not Satisfied with Our Process? You can escalate a privacy complaint to: Office of the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner privacy.org.nz Email: [email protected] Phone: 0800 803 909 (or +64 4 474 7590 from overseas) You might also be interested in: Te Kunenga Māori Strategy and Action Plan 2025 Skylight's child protection policy Contact us

Pathfinders A wellbeing programme for young women and non-binary individuals aged 12 - 16. Pathfinders Wellbeing Programme Rangatahi today face increasing social and emotional pressures. Pathfinders gives them tools to navigate those challenges, while helping them feel proud of their identity, voice, and story. Pathfinders is a free, creative wellbeing programme developed by Skylight, designed for young women and non-binary youth aged 12–16. Through engaging activities, kōrero, and art, participants explore their identity, build resilience, and grow their confidence — all in a safe and inclusive space. Pathfinders offers a unique, low-intervention approach that blends: Psychoeducation – learning about mental health, identity, and resilience in a way that makes sense Kōrero – guided discussions and reflections on self, whānau, whakapapa and life experiences Creative Arts – hands-on projects that allow rangatahi to express their identity and explore what makes them unique The Pathfinders journey helps those taking part to: Celebrate their whakapapa, whānau and sense of self Feel more confident and connected to who they are Learn skills to support their emotional wellbeing and resilience Discover how to lead with courage, strength, and self-belief This programme has seen over 1,500 rangatahi taking part in this successful programme which is delivered in schools, community groups, and Skylight’s own spaces. “I have learnt to be proud of my identity and where I come from.” “I’ve learnt new skills and a better understanding of myself.” For more information or to arrange a presentation at your school or community space, please contact us at: [email protected] You might also be interested in: Travellers Tai-oranga Matika Pathfinders Awhi Mai Awhi Atu

Our supporters We want to say a huge thank you to all of our funders and supporters. Your support means Skylight can deliver the right help at the right time in the right way. Many thanks to our funders and supporters Ministry of Education Ministry of Justice Oranga Tamariki Te Whatu Ora Lottery Grants Board & COGS - Community Organisations Grants Scheme Dentons The Good Registry A NZ Staff Foundation H aven Falls New World Wellington City Skylight receives a percentage of our supporters total sale through their community sponsorship scheme. All you need to do is have your receipt stamped at the customer service desk and put it into the Skylight collection box. If you need the original receipt, you can ask for a duplicate copy at the time of purchase. You might also be interested in: Our impact Our story Advocacy Our partners

Suicide prevention Browse our articles below. To explore our full collection of resources on other themes, click here . If you are feeling suicidal Are you finding yourself thinking about suicide? Read more Suicide and rainbow communities Aotearoa has the highest rate of youth suicide in the developed world, with rates for LGBTQI+ people, even higher. Read more Explore all resources

Depression Depression is a common illness and needs to be taken seriously. It affects how you feel, the way you think, and the way you act. Depression is more than just feeling a bit down. Feeling stressed, irritable, sad, angry, hopeless, or empty happens to all of us, sometimes. Depression is getting stuck in those feelings, and it doesn't seem like they're going away. They get in the way of daily functioning, relating to people or thinking clearly. People find it hard to talk about feeling low or depressed. There is still a stigma attached to mental illness of any kind. A person may be depressed if they: feel sad or down for a long time - weeks or months don't care about things they used to enjoy sleep a lot or not enough lose or gain weight, or have a different appetite for food can't concentrate feel tired or low in energy feel empty or lonely have unexplained aches and pains, pounding heart or stomach cramps feel guilty, worthless, or hopeless about the future are angrier or more hostile than usual use drugs and alcohol to cope with their feelings harm or hurt themselves on purpose talk about suicide or say they want to die. It is important to find the right help. Depression can be treated. For mild depression, self-help strategies like regular exercise, mindfulness, good sleep, can be helpful. For more severe depression, see your GP who can help you decide about medication, counselling and/or psychological therapy. Helpful youth websites include: SPARX  which is a free online therapy that helps young people learn skills to deal with feeling down, depressed, or stressed and The Lowdown For further information see attachments and links . Common Ground - The Mental Wealth Project Depression | Mental Health Foundation Home | Depression and Anxiety | Depression and Anxiety | Welcome to a Brand New Day You might also be interested in: Anxiety Bereavement Loss of health Subscribe to our newsletter Looking for more support? Sign up to receive resources, reflections, and updates in your inbox. You can unsubscribe at any time. First name Email address* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Subscribe By submitting this form, you consent and agree to Skylight Trust collecting and handling your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy . If you have any questions or wish to view or amend your information, please email us at [email protected]

Tania Vincent Trustee About me "I’ve always volunteered. Skylight’s mission resonated with me – as a mum supporting kids is very important to me. Too many of our young people are represented in the suicide statistics. I wanted to help. I wanted to be part of something that increased the resilience of young people and built life skills. Skylight’s work with tamariki and rangatahi in their time of need is having an impact and I want to see that impact extended. We are one of the best kept secrets in Aotearoa – given our success we should have a larger national profile." With a career that spans high-level advisory and executive roles in both international and domestic environments, Tania understands the complexities of navigating public, private, and non-profit sectors. She is currently a Senior Partner at Tregaskis Brown, focusing on business strategy, business transformation, governance, supporting effective investment management decision making and organisational performance. A chartered accountant, Tania has Bachelors degrees in Accounting and History. She has a strong network of people within the public and NGO sectors and proven financial capability, reporting, programme, project management and contract management expertise. Next Previous

Good Mood and Food This session will guide students from years 7, 8 and 9 (11-13 years old), through an informative session on the mind and body connection in relation to our food choices, how we process our thoughts and the importance of movement. You might also be interested in: The Power of Journaling Is a Worry Worrying You?

Nikki Franklin Trustee About me "I have a personal connection to Skylight and its grief and bullying work. I also know what my own children faced growing up and what a difference support makes. After hearing the statistics for adolescent suicide rates, I just knew there must be something I could do to help. That’s why I am a Trustee. Skylight’s focus on building resilience – particularly for the smaller things – puts tamariki and rangatahi in a better place to deal with the big things in life." With a background in marketing, Nikki has held roles across diverse sectors largely at a general manager level. More recently she has moved into recruitment – she is currently Principal Consultant at JacksonStone – where she specialises in board, CEO, general management, brand and reputation management, government relations, stakeholder management, marketing and communications, research and insights roles. Nikki has a strong understanding and connections with governance, built up over more than 10 years as part of the Executive Leadership Team of the Institute of Directors (IoD). She has a good understanding of best-practice board and CEO competencies. She looks to champion diversity and bring diverse and emerging talent to the fore. Next Previous

Elliot Freeman Programme Coordinator | Kaituitui Hōtaka Matua About me Kia ora, my name is Elliot. I am the programme coordinator for Travellers, Skylight's wellbeing programme which supports young people to build resilience and navigate life’s ups and downs. I joined Skylight because I care deeply about helping people feel more connected: to themselves, to each other, and to what matters most. It’s rare to find a team doing that in such a thoughtful, human way. Outside of Skylight, I'm a coach, facilitator, and product manager with a background in mental health, mindfulness, and building digital tools that support personal growth. I coach people going through life transitions, run meditation events, and love anything that involves creativity, deep conversation, or getting out into the bush. You’ll usually find me with a cup of tea in hand, listening to music or staring out into space Next Previous

Matty - Resilience Web Series Here’s Matty in our resilience web series. Matty explains how surrounding himself with friends and family made him a happier person. Finding people with similar goals as you allows you to work together and push each other. Matty makes the connection between physical wellbeing and resiliency. You might also be interested in: Trevney shares his story Journeys Through Methamphetamine Addiction Matty - Resilience Web Series Mana - Resilience Web Series Jahnya shares her story Brittany shares their story McKay - Resilience Web Series Rose - Resilience Web Series Melissa - Resilience Web Series Bella - Resilience Web Series

Jahnya shares her story This webisode features Jahnya sharing her story of how she has survived suicide or lost a friend or whānau member to suicide – it is for rangatahi by rangatahi. The personal experiences shared in the following video may be disturbing for some viewers as she talks about suicide. You might also be interested in: Journeys Through Methamphetamine Addiction Matty - Resilience Web Series Mana - Resilience Web Series Jahnya shares her story Brittany shares their story McKay - Resilience Web Series Rose - Resilience Web Series Melissa - Resilience Web Series Bella - Resilience Web Series

Fundraising ideas There are hundreds of ways you could fundraise for us and we’re always excited by the great ideas people come up with, here are just a few that we hope might inspire you. There are hundreds of ways you could fundraise for us and we’re always excited by the great ideas people come up with, here are just a few that we hope might inspire you: Auction something on Trademe, at an event, work or school Have a stall at a local market or fair, hold a garage sale, or car boot sale Hire out what you do best – it could be mowing lawns, handyperson, sewing curtains, or a massage Run, run, run – you could run a marathon, join a local fun-run or run anywhere you want Organise a golf, tennis or darts tournament Compete in an event, or ask your gym to host one Give up chocolate, social media, that morning coffee or shopping – you choose, and pick how long for then get your friends and whānau to sponsor you Shave your head or beard, or maybe don’t get a haircut for 6 months? Set yourself a challenge, or ask your friends to set you a challenge – it could be to learn a new language, do that skydive you’ve always talked about, or start taking public transport to work, set yourself a swimming goal – or anything else you can think of Host a morning tea, themed lunch or coffee morning Hold a bake sale or sausage sizzle Have a dinner party and ask your guests to donate what they’d pay for the same meal in a restaurant Eating competitions - how many crackers without drinking water, how many pies or chillies? Office Olympics – who can type fastest, or race down the corridor in a swivel chair Have a ‘guess who the baby in the photo is’ competition A dance party, ball or disco School mufti day or a dress up/dress down day at work Organise a fashion show, an art exhibition or art class Guess how many sweets in the jar, soccer balls in the car or baked beans in the bucket?! Organise a quiz night, games night, theatre or movie night We’ve got loads more ideas of fun ways to fundraise, big and small, so please get in touch with us if you’re thinking of fundraising to support Skylight’s work in our communities. You might also be interested in: Our story Contact us Organise your own fundraising event Get involved