Help us ensure that neurodivergent children thrive

We believe that all kids within the Whakatipu Basin should have suitable support and education to help them fulfil their dreams. For many, mainstream education works just fine, however, for the 1 in 5 of our tamariki who have learning differences such as dyslexia and ADHD, the system doesn’t work. It results in those with learning differences being twice as likely to have mental health issues and school dropout rates can be as high as 35%. An estimated 10% of the population is dyslexic, which rises as high as 90% within our prison system.

It does not have to be this way.

Access to assessments and therapies can be life changing and with the right support at the right time, our neurodivergent children can thrive.

We offer a free navigation service for families – supporting them to access professional assistance for their children. This leads to better educational support, emotional health and social outcomes for them and their whānau.

However, with costs ranging from $450 for a private Paediatrician to up to $2,000 for an Educational Psychologist assessment, this can be out of reach for many families.

The Generosity Generator campaign will be raising money to support our Pivotal Point Pledge - a fund with the purpose to address this financial gap.

When you donate today, 100% will go towards a neurodivergent child to assist in specialist assessments, support and therapies. Together we can ensure that more neurodivergent children have access to the support they need to thrive.