MATES (Mentoring and Tutoring Education Scheme) addresses the underachievement in education of disadvantaged youth at Year 8 and Year 13 in New Zealand. Read more
HIPPY (Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters) is a home-based early education programme that empowers parents to support their 2–5-year-old* children in life-long learning. Read more
Our two Family Service Centres in Papakura and Takanini are true community hubs, providing integrated health, education, and social services in two high-needs communities. Read more
We are immensely grateful to all of our supporters who contribute in various ways to Great Potentials Foundation. Read more
Careers at Great Potentials Foundation Read more
Our Early Learning Centre offers a curriculum based on Te Whariki. Each child is welcomed for who they are. Our staff are skilful at settling and working alongside children, following their play ideas. Whānau experience respectful relationships with kind and caring teachers who value their children. Read more
Introducing our passionate team of Registered Teachers Read more
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. Read more
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MATES (Mentoring and Tutoring Education Scheme) supports young people in key transition points at Year 8 and Year 13. Read more
Our MATES team 2024 Read more
At Papakura Family Service Centre, we provide an early learning centre, HIPPY programme, counselling and social services, and Social Workers in Schools (SWiS). Read more
At Takanini Family Service Centre, we provide a licensed playgroup, HIPPY programme, counselling and social services, and Community Services and Facilities. Read more
Papakura Early Learning Centre provides FREE early childhood education for 30 hours per week for children aged from two-five years. We offer Zero Fees, to make it affordable for everyone. Read more
Meet our Family Service Centre Team in Papakura and Takanini Read more
Locations and contact details for HIPPY sites around New Zealand Read more
Sharing stories of how HIPPY has helped changed families' futures... Read more
Sharing stories of how MATES has helped changed young people's futures... Read more
Read our HIPPY Annual Evaluation Reports and other Published Reports here. Read more
Read our FSC Annual Evaluation Reports and other Published Reports here. Read more
Read our MATES Annual Evaluation Reports and other Published Reports here. Read more
The login page for HIPPY WIHLP Coordinators Read more
Parenting resource videos for families Read more
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. Read more