Support Group
When life feels hard, having something to look forward to can make a bigger difference than we sometimes realise.
Alfie’s Therapy Cuddles
Sometimes therapy is a good walk, a waggy tail, a little fresh air and a LOT of cuddles. Sometimes, that’s all you need.
Growing Together
Calling all green thumbs! 🌱 Get involved, get growing and help us grow something together at Duke House.
Every Young Person Matters
On International Youth Day we celebrated the energy, resilience and potential of young people, and recognise the barriers they face.
Space To Breathe
A therapy walk in the bush gives our young people and our canine companions the chance to escape and reconnect with nature.
Let’s Make Some Noise
Help us fill Duke House with hope, healing, connection, and the sound of music - we’re on the hunt for instruments.
Community Helping Community
The Hope Shop has become something truly special - a place where generosity, kindness, and purpose unite to make a difference.
Welcome Barry
We're absolutely thrilled to welcome Barry Shepherd to the YIT team and are honoured to have you on this journey with us.
Animal Therapy
At Duke House, some of our best therapists have four legs ... and a few have feathers! Every animal plays a vital recovery role.
Connection Creativity Hope
Tina and Andrew recently attended the AI in Mental Health Forum, exploring where AI can responsibly support mental health care.
June Working Bee
A very wet working bee… but still so much heart. The rain came down, but so did the effort, the laughter, and determination to keep going.
Whangaparaoa Rotary
A huge shoutout to the legends from Whangaparaoa Rotary who recently rolled up their sleeves at Duke House!
Beca Working Bee
A huge thank you to the incredible team from Beca who rolled up their sleeves for a massive working bee at Duke House.
Inspirational & Delicious
Each week, our young people come together to connect, share experiences, build life skills, and support one another in a safe and encouraging space.
Youth Week 2026!
This week we proudly celebrate and honour the incredible young people in our communities and recognise the courage, creativity, resilience, and hope they carry every single day.
Working Bee Time
What a day! Massive thanks to everyone who showed up, pitched in, donated gear, and helped make some big improvements around Duke House.
Some Wonderful News 💗
Thanks to the support of some truly incredible local humans, our charity is not moving. We’ll be staying right here in Manly
A Simple Change At Night
A simple change at night can make a big difference. We’re incredibly grateful to BlockBlueLight NZ for donating blue-blocking glasses for the youth in our JBA programme who need them the most.
A Special Addition
An incredibly special addition to Duke House … it’s more than just a bench and a garden - it’s a place for reflection, calm, and connection.
More Than A Garden
More Than a Garden - A Place to Breathe. We recently opened the new sensory garden at Duke House - and it was such a special moment.