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Stories and updates from our Great Potentials' staff

Family Service Centre Stories

Stories and updates from our Great Potentials' Family Service Centres

HIPPY Stories

Sharing stories of how HIPPY has helped changed families' futures...

MATES Stories

Sharing stories about the power of MATES to change lives and open up futures...

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A new look for our Family Service Centre

Our tamariki and staff at the Papakura Family Service Centre have noticed the big difference the new installed carpet has made. With the support of Carpet Court Takanini and RhinoKids Flooring, we’ve been able to install carpet floors in different areas of the Centre.
From Ma’ukakala: Connecting and Empowering Youth

As part of the Mentoring and Tutoring Education Scheme (MATES), Ma'ukakala, the MATES Coordinator, shares how the programme nurtures youth development and builds meaningful connections that positively impact young lives every day.
From Kristen: Finding Joy in Every Day

Meet Kristen, who has been an Early Learning Centre teacher at the Family Service Centre in Papakura for over a year. Kristen is committed to inspiring and supporting our tamariki aged 2-5 years and finds joy in every moment she shares with them.
Empowering Future Lawyers

Over the Term 2 school break, Lane Neave Lawyers partnered with our MATES (Mentoring and Tutoring Education Scheme) programme to organise an Open Day at their Auckland office. The day featured several workshops offering insights into the law industry and provided an excellent opportunity for our Mentors and Year 13 Mentees to connect with junior and senior lawyers, and the communications and events support staff.

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HIPPY Locations

Locations and contact details for HIPPY sites around New Zealand
HIPPY Programme

HIPPY (Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters) is a FREE home-based programme that helps parents to get their 2-5-year-old* child ready for success in education.
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.
MATES Programme

MATES (Mentoring and Tutoring Education Scheme) supports young people in key transition points at Year 8 and Year 13.
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...
Contact Details

Address and contact information for Great Potentials Office and programmes
Takanini Family Service Centre

At Takanini Family Service Centre, we provide a licensed playgroup, HIPPY programme, counselling and social services, and Community Services and Facilities.
Papakura Family Service Centre

At Papakura Family Service Centre, we provide an early learning centre, HIPPY programme, counselling and social services, and Social Workers in Schools (SWiS).
Celebrating cultural diversity in our Early Learning Centre

With Maori tamariki making up 63% of the children in our Early Learning Centre, and a further 15% of children from the Pacific Islands, we always strive to celebrate all the different cultures that make up our Early Learning Centre whānau.

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