GREAT POTENTIALS

Our purpose is to work for children, young people and families to relieve suffering; release potential; reduce disparities in NZ society; reduce crime and violence; break the cycle of disadvantage and promote family functionality.

"We need to stop be-moaning the problems and start acting on solutions. A good future for families and New Zealand is within our reach. Let's just do it!"

LESLEY MAX CEO

The Role of the Coordinator

Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters

The Role of the Coordinator

The HIPPY Coordinator has primary responsibility for all aspects of local programme implementation and management.

After taking part in the pre-service HIPPY workshop, the Coordinator recruits families and paraprofessional Tutors for the programme.

The Coordinator meets with and trains the Tutors every week and conducts meetings with the participating families every fortnight.

The Coordinator makes periodic home visits with each Tutor in addition to visiting parents when specific issues arise.

The Coordinator keeps accurate records and participates in all aspects of programme evaluation and research. Through participation in all national and regional HIPPY meetings and through regular and consistent communication with the national HIPPY office, each Coordinator becomes a part of the national network.

Specific responsibilities of the Coordinator:

1.    Ensures the planned number of families are recruited for each year’s intake.

2.    Conducts the initial interview of the parent in the home.

3.    Interviews and selects Tutors from amongst the target families.

4.    Instructs and supports the Tutors in the course of their work, through weekly training sessions and individual meetings.

5.    Deals with specific issues concerning the conduct of the programme in the homes.

6.    Plans and guides Group Meetings.

7.    Coordinates with various community elements involved in the  programme.

8.    Reports regularly to  HIPPY New Zealand at Great Potentials which provides instruction, advice and support.

9.    Participates in national and regional workshops.

10.  Is responsible for administration and paperwork connected with the local operation of the programme.

11.  Reports to the Management/Advisory Committee on a regular basis.

12.  May be involved with fundraising for the programme.

HIPPY Update

For all the latest HIPPY news, check out our HIPPY Update

 

Marilyns Hairdressing Charity Event

On the 7th April, Marilyns Hairdressing held a chairty event with all proceeds going to Great Potentials. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the event, we are thrilled to announce that over $5000 was raised! See more photos from the day on our Facebook page.

Dame Lesley Max with the staff at Marilyns Hairdressing

 

ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012

1 August 2012

Great Potentials’ Annual Report 2011-2012 is now available.  Click here to read the report and learn more about the Foundation’s activities over the last period.

For a copy of the printed report, please contact us.