Schools
We partner with schools all over Aotearoa.
Check out our Promo Video
Walking with young people
through the complexities of life.
We exist to be part of a solution, bringing wellbeing support for schools.
Our trained volunteers partner with local schools to come alongside students to support their wellbeing. The school years are more challenging now, in the 2020s, than ever before. Wellbeing support emotionally, socially and mentally is vital for the health of our students.
Our tag line, “hei tautoko whakaora ki ngā kura”, means “wellbeing support for schools”.
Children and young people deserve the best opportunity possible to engage at every level during their school years, so that they can thrive and grow in independence and confidence.
The health and wellbeing of children impacts everyone. When children struggle, the impact ripples outwards and can affect future generations.
Lifewalk responds to that need by providing trained Wellbeing Mentors/Chaplains and placing them into state schools in Aotearoa.
Our people are dedicated volunteers, giving their time to provide pastoral care for the whole school community. Lifewalk is in schools nationwide, from primary through to secondary level.
We Partner With
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November 2023
“Throughout their time at Otahuhu Primary School, our Chaplain has consistently demonstrated unwavering devotion to the wellbeing of our students. Their open-hearted approach and readiness to help with any issue, big or small, has created a warm and inviting atmosphere in which our children feel safe, respected, and valued.”
Meritiana MacShane - Otahuhu Primary School - Deputy Principal, Senco / Read more stories
Our Training
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Lifewalk trains our teams over three days with a focus each day that is unpacked with the implementation of triads for effective discussions, the use of videos and testimonials from current Wellbeing Mentors/Chaplains who are in schools and the latest research.
Day One – THE WELLBEING MENTOR/CHAPLAIN
What is a Wellbeing Mentor/Chaplain
Being Safe People
Te Whare Tapa Wha
Making Connections
Day Two – THE TAMARIKI/STUDENT
Brain Development
Keeping Children Safe
Identity and Belonging
Emotions
Day Three – THE SCHOOL/KURA
Cultural Competency
The School Community
Placement within a school
We are a Not-For-Profit Organisation
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We rely on the generosity of grants and private donations from people like you to keep our teams in schools.
A big thanks to all our funding partners!
Get Involved
Lifewalk is sustained through the passion and commitment of local volunteers and generous donors. We wholeheartedly believe in partnership and we look forward to seeing what your next step will be on the Lifewalk journey.
Connect your school
Are you a Principal, teacher, parent or board member who thinks your school would benefit from Lifewalk?
Wellbeing Mentor/Chaplain
If you have a passion for helping young people in your community, it’s time to get involved.
Make a Donation
You can be confident that your donation will make a real difference in the lives of students all over Aotearoa.
Special Character
Our team members come from a faith-based background and want to serve school communities in the area of mental and emotional health as Wellbeing Mentors and Seasons Companions.
We have no religious input into the lives of students and staff.