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Appointment of new CEO Mark Veale

We are excited to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark Veale as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Great Potentials Foundation, effective from 2nd October 2023. Mark brings a wealth of experience in community services and a deep commitment to the Foundation’s mission, having served in key leadership roles at Great Potentials Foundation...
MATES broadening horizons in Manurewa

Clendon Park School is one of the schools across Auckland offering MATES Junior to Year 8 students. MATES is a positive way for the school to give students the space and opportunity to prepare academically, socially, and culturally if they need more support getting ready to transition to high school.
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Boxing programme builds confidence in girls

The iBox2 Boxing and Circuit Gym programme is offered by our SWiS (Social Workers in Schools) programme at Cosgrove School. The nine-week programme is designed to empower Year 6 girls by enhancing their confidence and self-belief.

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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.
Contact Details

Address and contact information for Great Potentials Office and programmes
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

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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