2020

Great Potentials Foundation has now been operating for nearly 30 years and works with upwards of 5000 children, young people and families every year, intervening at crucial points in a child's educational journey to bring about lasting generational change.

Great Potentials has 40 HIPPY sites around the country, MATES Senior in 11 high schools, MATES Junior in 4 intermediates and two thriving Family Service Centres reaching more than 5000 low-income people and families every year...

Latest

From Perry: My role as the Social Services Team Leader

With Perry’s background in social work, counselling, and management, she actively supports the counsellors and social workers in the Social Services Team.
Funder Impact Update – March 2024

In the past six months, we were grateful to receive support and contributions from our donors, sponsors, funders, regular givers, and supporters to make our work possible.
HIPPY Builds Confidence and Social Skills

Through HIPPY, Flynn was introduced to a variety of social and learning activities and built confidence and social skills. Recently, Flynn started going to a local Playcentre. We look forward to seeing how HIPPY supports Flynn’s journey throughout the year!
HIPPY Book of Evidence 2024 is now available

The HIPPY Book of Evidence 2024 is now available! Brought together to showcase the research from New Zealand and international sources that highlight the effectiveness of our HIPPY programme - in improving educational outcomes of children born into low socioeconomic backgrounds and empowering both parent and child generations with critical skills and confidence.