Great Potentials Foundation

Take a look back at the highlights of Term 1 through our quarterly newsletter: MATES Matters ⭐

Read all about our latest events, programme updates, and a special spotlight on the mentors doing incredible mahi to support and inspire our rangatahi.

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MATES Matters Term 1 2026 Welcome to MATES Term 2! We invite you to reflect on Term 1 with us through our quarterly newsletter: MATES Matters In this edition of MATES Matters, we shine a spotlight on our MATES Greats section. Nasili, a former mentor from 2021–2024, shares her journey of supporting rangatahi through the MAT...

With grateful hearts, Great Potentials Foundation says farewell and thank you to Doreen and HIPPY Wesley 💛

Across two and a half decades in Wesley, and with Doreen’s 22 years of leadership as Coordinator, the programme has supported thousands of children and families to achieve success in education, community participation, and employment, helping them work towards their goals and aspirations.

We wish Doreen all the very best for the future and thank her sincerely for her extraordinary contribution. ⭐

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Farewell Doreen and HIPPY Wesley It is with grateful hearts that Great Potentials Foundation says farewell and thank you to Doreen and HIPPY Wesley.

⭐⭐ We’re excited to announce the release of the refreshed Foundations curriculum for HIPPY (Home Interaction for Parents and Youngsters)!

This will impact over 500 families receiving Foundations across HIPPY’s 22 communities.

Learn more about the curriculum refresh here 👇
https://www.greatpotentials.org.nz/blog/hippy-foundations-refresh

For HIPPY locations and contact details, visit🔗
https://www.greatpotentials.org.nz/hippy-locations

HIPPY Foundations Refresh Great Potentials Foundations and HIPPY are proud to announce the release of the refreshed Foundations curriculum. This will impact over 500 families receiving Foundations across HIPPY’s 22 sites.

Thank you so much to Sophie Pink Boutique for the brand-new clothing donation for families at the Papakura and Takanini Family Service Centres. 👚👗 We are always grateful for businesses who want to make a difference. ⭐

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https://www.greatpotentials.org.nz/corporate-sponsorship