Lifting The Lid
Aug 11, 2026 6:15 PM
David Shakelton
Lifting The Lid
Rotary's Youth Mental Health Programme
  • David and his team will be joining us to speak about Lifting the Lid Wellington, an initiative that helps local intermediate and secondary schools quickly access funding for professional counselling and mental health support for at-risk students. The programme has a strong impact across Wellington, Porirua, and Kāpiti, providing rapid access to support and funding hundreds of counselling sessions for young people in need.

    As a club we are well placed to support this programme 

    • The Mission: Helping schools rapidly source funding for professional counselling and mental health interventions for at-risk students.
    • Local Impact: Active throughout Wellington, Porirua, and Kāpiti, with support from local community organisations and Rotary clubs.
    • Results: Enabling timely access to counselling services and supporting the wellbeing of hundreds of students across the region.