School chaplaincy that supports students and whānau to live their best life.
 

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

 

 
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 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.