Tipu Skills For Life

07/06/2026

25/05/2026

Kia Ora Whanau,

We have a mentor training day coming up on Saturday 26 July 2026. We still have spaces available if you are interested, please let us know on the details below. Don't miss your chance to make a difference in our community.

Prue Caldwell
022 174 0439
[email protected]

We can't wait to hear from you 😁😁

Nga mihi nui,
The Tipu Team x😁😁😁😁😁😄😀😀

21/05/2026

Our next recipient is Tipu Skills For Life! Tipu is a long-term, early intervention therapeutic programme with a simple but powerful vision: to empower young people with skills for life, so they can imagine and grow a positive future.

The programme is designed for 9 to 11 year olds, with six participants in each group, offering a safe and nurturing space to build emotional resilience, confidence, and healthy relationships. Year-round mentoring is also available for some participants beyond the programme itself.

The WBOP Women's Fund grant of $5,000 will help Tipu deliver one of these programmes in a local Tauranga school, reaching tamariki and whānau who need it most.

The feedback from whānau, participants and referees says it all:

"I learned that I am priceless, no matter what anyone says, and that I can do anything I put my mind to."
"My girl has learned how to handle her emotions and share them with her sister."
"She is not afraid to take some leadership roles and comes to school on time now, happy."

This is early intervention at its best, building skills and confidence in young girls that will serve them, their whānau and their communities for a lifetime.

Thank you, Tipu Skills for Life, for the incredible mahi you do. 🩵

10/05/2026

Yesterday Prue and I were invited to the Western Bay Women's Fund lunch at Ataahua Garden Venue on Pyes Pa road. We were so honoured to be one of 3 charities granted funding that day. Such an amazing day filled with beautiful wahine sharing in food and fellowship. Thank you again we are truly grateful.

27/04/2026

Kia Ora Whanau,

Just a reminder to sign up and see what we are all about.
We can't wait to hear from you.

Nga mihi nui,
The Tipu Team x

20/04/2026

Morena whānau,

We hope you enjoyed your holidays 😁 Below is an opportunity open for anyone who feels this may be helpful:

Family Works Northern offers the Parenting Through Separation (PTS) programme to support parents navigating separation. In response to growing demand for weekend availability, we will be delivering a session on:

Date: Saturday, 23 May 2026
Time: 9:00am – 1:30pm
Location: 126 Eleventh Avenue

About the Programme:
Parenting Through Separation is a free, evidence-informed programme designed to help parents prioritise the wellbeing of their children during and after separation. Whether parents are in the early stages of considering separation or have been separated for some time, the programme offers practical tools and guidance to support positive outcomes for children.
Participants will gain insights into:
• The impact of separation on children
• Supporting children’s emotional and developmental needs
• Reducing children’s exposure to conflict
• Communicating effectively with children about separation
• Navigating conversations with co-parents
• Developing workable parenting arrangements
• Understanding the Family Court process
This programme focuses on equipping parents with the knowledge and strategies needed to create stable, supportive environments for their children during periods of change.

Registrations:
To register, please contact our Administrator, Karyn Lyon:
📧 [email protected]
📞 07 575 9709

Nga mihi,
The Tipu Team x

19/04/2026

New season ✨️🔥