REFERRING A TAMAITI.

ACCEPTANCE RATES

We start a new group of tamariki and mentors into our Sports Mentoring Programme at the beginning of each year. Referrals made throughout the year are added to our waitlist in preparation for the beginning of our ‘matching process’ which begins in November. Matches are then made based on a multitude of factors to ensure the best possible outcomes, and they start into the programme in February of the following year.

PLEASE NOTE: acceptance into the following year’s cohort is dependent on availability of volunteer sports mentors as well as funding. We will keep you updated as to whether your referral has been accepted or will remain on the waitlist.

REFERRAL PROCESS

1. Please familiarise yourself with our MOU and ensure the tamaiti meets our referral criteria

2. Complete our online referral form linked below

3. We will be in contact with you within a week to confirm your referral has been recieved

CRITERIA FOR REFERRAL

Please read our full MOU prior to referring a tamaiti — Important criteria to note when referring:

• We can only accept referrals through official social and health organisations

• The tamaiti must have an interest in sports

• The tamaiti must be between 8 - 12 years of age

• The tamaiti must be available on weekends for group sessions

• Disclosure of any behavioural issues and medical requirements

• We require a professionals point of contact for at least 12 months once the tamaiti begins

  • If the referrer does not anticipate working with the tamaiti/whanau for this time, we require a point of contact through any other services involved

• Disclosure of any additional addresses the tamaiti resides (eg. week on/week off, respite)

• Please include as much information as possible!