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MATES at Mangere East Primary School

MATES is a positive way for the school to give students the space and opportunity to belong to something purposeful for them. Whether this is getting extra help with their schoolwork, gaining self-confidence...
Learning with Fun: Amalia and Dad's Special HIPPY Time

“As the HIPPY Coordinator, I had the pleasure of enrolling Amalia and her father, Vishaan, into the HIPPY programme a few months ago. What struck me immediately was the already close relationship between Amalia and Vishaan. They shared a bond filled with fun and engaging...
SWiS at Kauri Flats school

Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) programme is one of the services offered by our Family Service Centre. In the seven schools in which Great Potentials operates each SWiS worker facilitates programmes to help students have more positive experiences at school.
Is MATES mentoring for you?

Become a MATES mentor to help young people succeed and develop. We are accepting mentor applications for 2024 now. MATES has over 100 mentor positions to fill. Find out more and apply here.

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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
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).
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.
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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