Hangout
#Hangout offers support, guidance, mentoring, group discussions, referrals for counselling and physical activities to youth aged 11-18yrs. Health and wellbeing is our number 1 priority.
Start Here
New to Hangout? You can start here! Whether you are a parent or volunteer, or a youth that would like to hang with us.
For Youth
Are you between 11 and 18 yo? Want to know more or hangout with us?
For Parents
Learn more about what we do and how we can support your kids.
For Volunteers
If you want to get involved and contribute to our team, please get in touch!
About Hangout
#Hangout – Youth Health and Wellbeing is a youth group for rangatahi aged 11-18years.
Our purpose is to provide a safe space for youth to relax, play sports, meet new people and receive support and guidance through the teenage years of their lives.
Meet the team
The team of volunteers all bring a range of experience and knowledge. Each of them share and understand the importance of being present in the lives of youth and being available to support them through these challenging years.
What our Youth say abut Hangout
Dinah
“I love Hangout because I have made so many new friends. This is my safe place, I feel loved and supported from all the volunteers. They are so nice to everyone and I am truly grateful to be welcomed into Hangout. This is one of the best groups I have been to because of all the activities, the food and our yearly camp are all so amazing!!”
Laine
“Kei te pai ahau ki te hākinakina me te tūtaki i ngā hoa hou.”
Ella
“Hangout is a place where people are open to listening and talking. It is a space where you always feel safe and protected. Hangout always has something for everyone.”
Alyssa
“One thing that makes Hangout special to me is the connection we all get to create with the volunteers.”
Ryker
“Hangout is a good place to play and make new friends, plus we get free food like toasties, Tim Tams and sometime fish and chips.”
Dan
“I joined Hangout for a place to relax and have been having so much fun with all the different activities we have. I continue to come to Hangout because all the people are super kind, friendly and everyone can play with others.”
Marcus
“I love Hangout because it’s a vibe, you get to connect with new people and create new friendships. Hangout is a place to get away from home and chill, I like to jam music whilst doing trick shots on the pool table. Camp is super fun, you get to step outside of your comfort zone and try lots of new activities. I got camper of the year for 2025 and wow! I have changed a lot since attending Hangout when I first started I used to get in a lot of trouble but I have really improved my behaviour. I am starting new things that I didn’t think I would ever do and I have a good connection with all the volunteers who are amazing. On Halloween we do a scary night walk, but I won’t tell you anymore as you’ll find out if you come down to Hangout.”
How to support us
Hangout is supported by a number of local businesses. Without the continued support from these businesses Hangout wouldn’t be as successful as it is. Every donation whether it be small or large contributes to supporting the youth of Upper Hutt.
