Stand Tū Māia

We support children and whānau to heal from past trauma, reconnect with each other, and create a positive future.

Wellington

Kō ngā pou i whiria – Our vision

Tāmatatia, Tiakina: Tamariki mokopuna and whānau will have their safety and wellbeing restored and preserved for future generations.

Kō ngā pou i mārama – Our mission

Kahukura: Transformative support for tamariki mokopuna (aged 5-12) and their whānau

Stand Tū Māia is a leading provider of trauma-informed, bi-cultural social services for tamariki mokopuna and whānau facing complex challenges. We offer a specialist alternative to state care, tailored to individual needs and focussed on healing trauma, strengthening relationships, and growing essential life skills.

We focus on tamariki mokopuna and whānau who face persistent adversity, have experienced cumulative harm, and as a result, have complex needs and require intensive support.

More about us

We work with courage, compassion, and innovation to transform the lives of tamariki mokopuna and whānau living with complex trauma. Every day, we witness the strength of children and caregivers as they heal, grow, and reconnect.

Our guiding principles are that:

• We never walk away from a child in fear.

• Aroha, compassion, and kindness drive change.

• We listen and act on the voices of tamariki mokopuna and whānau.

• We trust in children and build strong, resilient families.

We honour the courage of those we serve and remain committed to walking alongside every child and family who enters our service.

Use of funds

Your donations will go providing trauma-informed, bi-cultural social services for tamariki mokopuna and whānau facing complex challenges—healing trauma, strengthening relationships, and growing essential life skills.