Our Mahi.
92%
Increased confidence throughout the programme across all mentees
82%
Increased interaction with other tamariki in group and community sports sessions
53%
Increase of engagement levels across all sporting sessions
58%
Increase in positive mood levels from start to end of a sports session
97%
Percentage of tamariki playing community sport at the end of the Sports Mentoring Programme
The programme has been developed to support each child for five years.
The trust engages with Oranga Tamariki and other social organisations that identify tamariki aged between 8-12 years who need additional support to enable them to play sports.
More information on how to refer a child here.
YEAR 1.
Sports Mentoring Programme
Each child will spend a year in the Sports Mentoring Programme, alternating between one-on-one and group sports sessions, weekly.
When a child develops the interest and motivation to engage in a particular sport, Hoa Motuhake will enrol the child in an appropriate club, team or class, and the mentor will start taking them to their sport each week. This can happen at any time throughout the year once the child feels ready and their confidence in their sporting abilities has increased.
What we provide:
Mentoring: 80 hours which includes up to 20 one-on-one sessions and 20 group sports sessions
Consistency of a positive role model over a sustained period
Trying 15 new sports throughout the year
Transport
Snacks
Sports equipment for each child - shoes/bike/gloves/football etc.
Sports fees paid for each child playing community sport
Birthday card and gift
Christmas party – including present, food and entertainment
2 x Sporting events: Attending Rams Basketball and Crusaders Rugby Games
‘The effects of having a positive role model who provides stability for young people can’t be underestimated.’
YEARS 2-5.
Scholarship Programme
This four year programme follows the one-year Sports Mentoring Programme.
Hoa Motuhake supports each child to continue playing community sports through club registrations, payment of sports fees, and providing of equipment.
We stay connected to the child and their family throughout the programme. We provide additional support including back-up transport when required and we regularly attend the child's sports sessions to cheer them on and check in with them and their caregivers.
What we provide:
Sport registration/enrolment
Payment of fees
Sports equipment - shoes/bike/gloves/ football etc.
Back up transport if required to and from training and games
Attending each child’s sports activity at least once each term to cheer them on and check in
Regular contact with whanau and child
Birthday card and gift
Christmas party – including present, food and entertainment
3-day Ski Camp to Cardrona
Graduation ceremony after 5 years in the programme
‘The longer we keep them involved, the longer and earlier they can make better choices.’
“The Hoa Motuhake programme has been incredible for the kids. I’ve noticed both of them have improved confidence and are so much happier now.”
Parent 2023.
