The Yes Disability Resource Centre is a first stop shop for information for the 1 in 4 new Zealanders living with a disability, their family/whanau and caregivers. They’re called ‘Yes’ because in a moment of need people are looking for an answer and if they don’t have the answer then they're going to do what New Zealanders are famous for and innovate. The Yes team believes everyone is entitled to dream and to fulfil on that dream. www.yesdisability.org.nz
It has been five years since Shore Junction first opened its doors in the transformed Takapuna RSA building. In that time, it has become hugely popular with young people, with membership numbers reaching over 6,700. Surprisingly, many local parents still don’t realise this world-class facility is right on their doorstep. As Shore Junction reaches this five-year milestone, the mission remains clearer than ever: to provide a free-to-access ‘innovation space’ for young people aged 13–24. A space where youth feel safe to grow their potential and navigate the world as their authentic selves.
Often, the gap between school and the dinner table is a period of passive downtime hours spent simply consuming content. Shore Junction transforms that time into a high-energy launchpad. Shore Junction has indoor and outdoor hangout areas, an e-sports room, band rooms for rehearsing and songwriting, a recording studio, a dance studio, a creative space with sewing machines, study pods, meeting rooms, a computer suite, and a workshop. The space is run by a team of youth workers who are always around for a yarn or to offer support.
FAQs: What parents need to know
Is it really free? Yes, membership and use of all equipment is completely free. Shore Junction is a charity that is funded through grants, Local Board funding, and donations.
Is it safe? Absolutely, we have youth workers on site, all members must check in on arrival, and we have high-definition cameras throughout the facility.
Who can join? Any young person aged 13-24. They just need to register online at member.shorejunction.nz or in person on their first visit.
What hours are you open? Tuesday to Saturday from 10am-6pm.
When can young people be at Shore Junction? Young people are welcome outside school hours. If they do come during the day and are enrolled at school, we will check with either parents or the school to confirm the absence.
If your teen hasn’t discovered Shore Junction yet, now is the perfect time to get them involved. Whether they are a budding 3D printer, a future musician, or just need a safe place to study, Shore Junction provides the tools for their future, at no cost to your family.
