Useful Links
If you are concerned about your own or a family member’s immediate safety outside of our usual business hours, there are a number of organisations you can contact for urgent after-hours assistance:
For Youth
SPARX: a computerised self-help programme intended to help people aged 12-19 who may be feeling down
Mental Wealth by Le Va: online resources to help young people look after their mental health, and includes online counselling
The Lowdown: videos and articles about anxiety and depression and also includes support through a free 24/7 helpline, text and webchat
Aroha: a chatbot to help young people cope with stress
Youthline: support for young people via the free call service, text and webchat
Melon Health: online tools and resources to help people manage stressful times, and also has an app available for download
Sparklers: a free online toolkit of wellbeing activities for tamariki Years 1 to 8.
1737: a free service for any New Zealander, including young people, that may be feeling down, anxious, a bit overwhelmed or just need to chat to someone. People can call or text for free 24/7.
Depression: a website to help New Zealanders recognise and understand depression and anxiety
Telephone Support
24/7 Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or text 4202
24/7 Anxiety Helpline – 0800 269 4389
Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or text HELP
Youthline – 0800 376 633 or text 234
The Lowdown – 0800 111 757 or text 5626
What’s Up – 0800 942 8787 (7 days a week from 1PM to 11PM)
Parenting Support and Information
The Parenting Place: Information and resources to help New Zealand parents on their parenting journey
Kiwi Families: Free tips, tools and advice from some of New Zealand’s best parenting experts
Brainwave: Important information about the first 1000 days of a child’s life
General
Funding
We understand that the cost of therapy, educational psychology assessment or private tuition means it is not always accessible to everyone who needs it. Here are some organisations that may be able to provide some support:
"Max e-Grants programme provides assistance to support individual or small groups of children so they won't feel isolated or left out of activities due to social or economic disadvantage beyond their control. Schools and early childhood centres may nominate children aged from four to 18 years old for a grant. The types of grants we fund for individuals or small groups are for school books and stationery, uniforms and equipment, special tuition, and subsidies enabling children to join their class on excursions and camps".
The Lion Foundation is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most respected Charitable Trusts that allocates gaming machine proceeds.
The Regional Grants Committee considers applications for funding from non-profit organisations registered as an Incorporated Society or Charitable Trust. (School PTAs are sometimes registered charities).
The Tindall Foundation provides funding support to individuals and organisations with the goal of providing equity for tamariki/children, rangatahi/young people, and Whānau / family to improve intergenerational wellbeing. Around half of The Tindall foundations yearly donations budget goes towards Whānau/Family projects.
The One Foundation accepts applications from educational institutes, charitable trusts, Marae and other organisations to support health and welfare services for communities.
The Lyndsay Foundation's main focus is to support individuals and organisations making a positive difference in, children, disabilities and health.
The start of the financial year is the best time to consider applying.
Public Trust is the trustee of 450 charitable trusts. Some of these trusts pay income to named charitable beneficiaries while others distribute funds to individuals and applicants who have applied for funding. Each of these trusts was set up by a generous benefactor who wanted to create a lasting legacy in their community, long after they were gone.
The mission of the Ted Manson Foundation is 'Lifting the hopes of kiwis' by Investing in the community for a better future
Ted Manson Foundation focuses is on the underprivileged and vulnerable within our communities, especially those disadvantaged by deprivation and geographical inequalities.
J R McKenzie Youth Education Fund
This national Fund helps where family circumstances cause difficulty for young people and their caregivers to meet the costs of their education. Applications must be related to a young person's education, although this term can be broadly interpreted. The Fund will not cover general tuition fees and
course fees.
Learner Support Fund (Out of School Tuition) is available once per financial year. The funding round commences with Term 3 every year.
Funds are also available to provide support for whānau of children with special educational needs. The fund will pay the cost of specialist learning assessments.
Funding may also be availble from:
- WINZ
- Ministry of Education
- Oranga Tamariki
