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  • Zeenathul’s story: HIPPY develops positive behaviour

    Zeenathul’s story: HIPPY develops positive behaviour

    “I can see the reflection of HIPPY on my son’s day-to-day life as he continues to get awards from school for positive behaviour in learning. Bilaal has always been a shining star!” Read more

  • Sravani's story: HIPPY taught me skills

    Sravani's story: HIPPY taught me skills

    Sravani said that participating in HIPPY taught her many skills about educating Harshitha, preparing her for school, and supporting her learning and development... Read more

  • Krystal’s story: HIPPY was the best decision

    Krystal’s story: HIPPY was the best decision

    "I know Olivia will change the world, and you'll be proud that HIPPY helped to pave the way when that happens."- Krystal, a HIPPY parent. Read more

  • From the archives: NZ’s first Dad Tutor

    From the archives: NZ’s first Dad Tutor

    Back in 1995, John Grubner made the local newspaper for being New Zealand’s very first “HIPPY dad” tutor. The local community paper said at the time, “Mr Grubner is a rare breed as a HIPPY tutor because it is usually mums who are recruited from parents who have been through the programme...” Read more

  • Zeenathul’s story: HIPPY develops positive behaviour
  • Sravani's story: HIPPY taught me skills
  • Krystal’s story: HIPPY was the best decision
  • From the archives: NZ’s first Dad Tutor
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HIPPY Stories

Zeenathul’s story: HIPPY develops positive behaviour

Zeenathul’s story: HIPPY develops positive behaviour

“I can see the reflection of HIPPY on my son’s day-to-day life as he continues to get awards from school for positive behaviour in learning. Bilaal has always been a shining star!” Read more

Posted to: HIPPY Stories

Published: 5th October, 2022

Updated: 18th October, 2022

Sravani's story: HIPPY taught me skills

Sravani's story: HIPPY taught me skills

Sravani said that participating in HIPPY taught her many skills about educating Harshitha, preparing her for school, and supporting her learning and development... Read more

Posted to: HIPPY Stories

Published: 14th September, 2022

Updated: 20th September, 2022

Krystal’s story: HIPPY was the best decision

Krystal’s story: HIPPY was the best decision

"I know Olivia will change the world, and you'll be proud that HIPPY helped to pave the way when that happens."- Krystal, a HIPPY parent. Read more

Posted to: HIPPY Stories

Published: 25th July, 2022

HIPPY delivers $2.50 of social value for every $1 spent

HIPPY delivers $2.50 of social value for every $1 spent

Evaluating the impact of our programmes is an integral part of Great Potentials Foundation. We have been working with Impact Lab for the past few months so we can gain a deeper understanding of the social value and measurable good HIPPY brings to New Zealand society. Read more

Posted to: HIPPY Stories

Published: 1st July, 2021

Updated: 13th December, 2021

From the archives: NZ’s first Dad Tutor

From the archives: NZ’s first Dad Tutor

Back in 1995, John Grubner made the local newspaper for being New Zealand’s very first “HIPPY dad” tutor. The local community paper said at the time, “Mr Grubner is a rare breed as a HIPPY tutor because it is usually mums who are recruited from parents who have been through the programme...” Read more

Posted to: HIPPY Stories

Published: 19th April, 2021

Marissa's Story:

Marissa's Story: "HIPPY gave me confidence"

Marissa was 18 when she had her first baby. Shy and lacking confidence, she thought her working life was over. Until she started her son on the HIPPY programme and her confidence began to grow... Read more

Posted to: HIPPY Stories

Published: 7th April, 2021

Updated: 8th April, 2021

Creating Connections in Kaikohe - with DIY Deodorant

Creating Connections in Kaikohe - with DIY Deodorant

Group meetings – or ‘whānau hui’ – are an important part of HIPPY, helping build connections and combat isolation. Kaikohe Coordinator, Emily Rogers, recently took her HIPPY whānau to a local drop-in centre/pregnancy hub and did a very cool enrichment activity making DIY deodorant... Read more

Posted to: HIPPY Stories

Published: 24th March, 2021

Updated: 31st March, 2021

A Community Empowered thanks to HIPPY

A Community Empowered thanks to HIPPY

Back in 1997, Kelston cluster school principals met to discuss how they might better engage with local families and support parents. HIPPY became the catalyst that helped empower and engage the Kelston community... Read more

Posted to: HIPPY Stories

Published: 2nd March, 2021

HIPPY Founder’s New Zealand Legacy

HIPPY Founder’s New Zealand Legacy

Professor Avima Lombard was HIPPY’s original founder back in 1969, in Israel. When she passed away in 2008, Dame Lesley Max wrote a piece in appreciation of Professor Lombard, giving us a glimpse into the legacy she created for us in New Zealand.... Read more

Posted to: HIPPY Stories

Published: 1st February, 2021

Updated: 3rd February, 2021

Pathways to Possibilities – Unleashing the Potential of HIPPY Tutors

Pathways to Possibilities – Unleashing the Potential of HIPPY Tutors

Great Potentials has partnered with HIPPY Australia to pilot a structured Tutor Development system, "Pathways to Possibilities" launching early in 2021... Read more

Posted to: HIPPY Stories

Published: 21st December, 2020

From the Archives: MaryAnne Schwenke

From the Archives: MaryAnne Schwenke

When mother-of-three, MaryAnne Schwenke started on the HIPPY programme, she discovered skills she didn't know she had and set out to achieve her dream of becoming a teacher... Read more

Posted to: HIPPY Stories

Published: 1st December, 2020

Updated: 22nd December, 2020

New HIPPY Coordinator Dives Right In

New HIPPY Coordinator Dives Right In

Introducing our brand new HIPPY Coordinator for Henderson South, Christine Wang, who started her new role in the middle of lockdown, but didn't let that hold her back from diving right in, and letting her community know all about HIPPY... Read more

Posted to: HIPPY Stories

Published: 3rd November, 2020

Updated: 3rd March, 2021

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  • From Cameron: I wish MATES was available when I was at school

    From Cameron: I wish MATES was available when I was at school

    A MATES Senior mentor of 2022, Cameron, says she wouldn’t have made the mistakes she did at school if she had a mentor to show her different paths...

  • “Look At Me Now Leadership” achieves positive educational outcomes

    “Look At Me Now Leadership” achieves positive educational outcomes

    “Look At Me Now Leadership” is a youth leadership programme offered by our Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) programme (Papakura Family Service Centre) at Red Hill Primary School for more than 10 years.

  • Quarterly Funder Impact Update – January 2023

    Quarterly Funder Impact Update – January 2023

    In the last quarter (October– December 2022), we were grateful to receive support and contributions from our donors, sponsors, funders, regular givers, and supporters to make our work possible.

  • Congratulations! MATES Senior 2022

    Congratulations! MATES Senior 2022

    Congratulations to all MATES Senior Mentees 2022, and a massive thank you to the MATES Mentors, teachers and whānau.

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  • HIPPY Locations

    Locations and contact details for HIPPY sites around New Zealand

  • Become a mentor

    Become a mentor

    If you are a tertiary student in Auckland and are interested in becoming a MATES mentor, please complete the online application form...

  • Community Funding

    We are immensely grateful to all of our supporters who contribute in various ways to Great Potentials Foundation. Your generosity truly impacts the lives of children, young people and families propelling them towards brighter futures.

  • HIPPY Programme

    HIPPY Programme

    HIPPY is a home-based Early Learning programme that helps parents from disadvantaged communities lay the foundation for their children’s success in school and later life...

  • MATES Programme

    MATES Programme

    MATES Mentoring and Tutoring programme addresses the underachievement in education of disadvantaged youth in New Zealand, intervening at key transition points to create pathways for success...

  • Contact Details

    Contact Details

    Address and contact information for Great Potentials Office and programmes

  • Our Mission

    Our Mission

    Working for and with children, young people and families to promote family function, relieve suffering, release potential, reduce disparities in New Zealand society, reduce crime and violence and break the cycle of disadvantage...

  • Papakura Family Service Centre

    Papakura Family Service Centre

    Papakura Family Service Centre & Early Learning Centre has been providing valuable services to the families in Papakura since 1992. We provide an early learning centre, the HIPPY programme, Plunket, social work and advocacy, counselling, parenting, budgeting and Social Workers in Schools.

  • Takanini Family Service Centre

    Takanini Family Service Centre

    Family Service Centre Takanini opened its doors in January 2014. Our warm, colourful new Centre was established in partnership with the Counties Manukau Kindergarten Association, whose superb early learning centre provides a beautiful environment for the local children.

  • Family Service Centres

    Family Service Centres

    Our Family Service Centres assist the community with housing, food, health care, employment support and wellbeing services as well as offering early learning services, parenting programmes, playgroups, social workers in schools, counselling and more...

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