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What is Challenge For Change?Challenge for Change is a programme designed to make a positive difference in the lives of tamariki and their whanau. This is achieved by providing a mentor for the young person who journeys alongside them and build a strong and affirming relationship.
Support is also provided for the family through a whanau programme that allows them to get involved on the journey too. |
Mentoring
Young people aged between 9 and 13 are matched with a mentor. They meet each week to have fun and journey together - providing the young person with another positive role model
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Group Events
Monthly events, like an Amazing Race or Family Fun day, are organised where the young people, their mentors and their whanau participate
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Parenting Programme
The parents/caregivers attend an 8 week parenting programme that provides them with strategies and support
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Who We Are
LAWRENCE KIRBY
Kāpiti Impact Trust Chairperson 
Lawrence is a pastor, has a degree in Engineering and has a passion for community health and wellbeing. He is an active leader in the Kāpiti Community & Social Sector and holds governance roles for a wide range of organisations in Aotearoa.
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CAROLE JOWETT
Kāpiti Impact Trust Business Manager 
Carole has 15 years experience working in management within the tertiary education sector. She is an active volunteer working with youth in the Kāpiti community and is the mother of two.
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BEATRICE FISHER
Challenge for Change Programme Coordinator 
Beatrice has extensive primary teaching experience and has worked with schools, students and their families around behaviour difficulties. The last 14 years have been spent in programme development and facilitation that focuses on supporting the family. |
DI COLEMAN
Positive Parenting Facilitator 
Di has a social work degree and works as a practice leader with youth in Horowhenua. She has a graduate diploma in teaching and is a qualified Incredible Years and Triple P Parenting programme facilitator. She is the mother of 5 and parents her teenage grandson.
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Testimonials
As a mentor I have really enjoyed spending time with my young person doing things I loved as a kid. Bike riding, hiking, going to the beach and movies. Through this time, we have become good mates. It’s not just rewarding for the kids but the mentors as well.
Mentor
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The parenting course has been a real eye opener for me. It has made me look inwards at my parenting skills that I’d taken for granted.
I think this course would help anyone young or old to brush up on their skills and it helps you to see what will help your family. Grandfather/Caregiver
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I’ve found it really good because you get to do great stuff with your mentor, and when you’re
in the group you get to do things that you maybe wouldn’t get to do with your parents. I had anger issues, but now I don’t. My mentor has allowed me to focus on what really needs to happen if I feel angry. Young Person
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