We asked young people about their experience at Zeal to assess our impact and seek improvements. We’re proud to share that 286 young people participated in the survey.
Report topics
- Rangatahi share their experience at Zeal, and their thoughts on Zeal staff and support.
- Navigating mental health and hopes for the future.
- The biggest challenges rangatahi face in their worlds.
- What rangatahi want to see changed in Aotearoa.
Download the Zeal survey
To see what rangatahi said about Zeal, navigating mental health, the changes they want to see and more, download the full report.
89% of young people say Zeal has had a positive impact on them
92%
of young people feel supported and cared for at Zeal
75%
of young people say Zeal helped them find or connect with other places of support or good advice
85%
of young people feel they can approach staff if they have a problem
Quotes from rangatahi about Zeal featured in the report
“I feel comfortable to hang out there and figure out who I want to be and who I am, and it leaves me feeling positive about myself and life in general”
“it’s a warm, welcoming and comforting environment. Its a place to call home away from home, and truly be comfortable within yourself and trusting that those around you feel the same”
“I’ve been able to learn useful skills through the live sound program which has definitely supported my interest and knowledge in the area, allowing me to feel more confident in pursuing the subject at a tertiary level”
“They helped me through an extremely hard time in my life, truly I am grateful for them being in my life”
“Zeal is the place to go if you are looking for a welcoming, fun and inclusive space for all teenagers”
Top themes from "Zeal has had a positive impact on me"
Download the Zeal survey
To see what rangatahi said about Zeal, navigating mental health, the changes they want to see and more, download the full report.
