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Services

Comprehensive solutions designed to empower and uplift our community through education, health, and engagement.

Empowerment and Potential currently contract to Ministry of education and collaborate with the judiciary/ Police providing services both in and out of Schools to support emerging mental health and wellbeing concerns affecting students/ākonga's Taha Tinana, Taha Wairua, Taha Whānau, Taha Hinengaro such as:

Anxiety (including reluctance to come to school, avoidance of social situations, sleeping, eating issues)
Friendship and peer relationship issues
Emotional regulation (difficulty managing disappointment, sharing with others, peer conflict)
Disengagement from learning (avoidance of activities, tasks, people)
Managing grief, change, and loss
Impact of early or ongoing traumatic experiences
Navigating whānau changes such as parental separation, foster care, Oranga Tamariki involvement

Referrals and enquiries 027 628 4580

Rangatahi sitting along the ring apron together at the EP Fitness and Wellbeing Hub.

Group Mentoring

The Group Mentoring Program for Troubled Youth and Adults aims to provide personalised and intensive support to individuals, fostering positive guidance, encouragement, and challenges to help them achieve their goals. The program emphasises ethical relationships, trust-building, and positive engagement among mentors and participants. Its objectives include developing trusting relationships, achieving set goals, enhancing skills for education or employment, promoting positive activities, reducing the risk of future offending, and fostering community connection. Key elements include relationship building, plan implementation, and recognition of achievements. Structured activities involve exposing participants to beneficial relationships, skill-building, and celebrating their progress.

Josh Te Rauna kneeling beside a boy in a classroom, taking a health reading.

1 to 1 Mentoring

The 1-to-1 Mentoring Program for Troubled Youth and Adults offers individualised, intensive support tailored to each person’s specific needs and aspirations. It aims to enhance educational and employment prospects, increase community involvement, and reduce instances of offending. Core principles include establishing ethical relationships, building trust and respect, and encouraging positive engagement. Program objectives involve developing trusting relationships, achieving goals outlined in individual plans, enhancing skills for education or employment, promoting positive activities, and minimising the risk of future offending. Structured activities are personalised to address individual challenges, focus on skill-building, and involve regular recognition and celebration of achievements.

Tamariki boxing outdoors on a school court.

Community service program

Community Service Projects involve activities such as gardening or landscaping in local parks, schools, or community areas, volunteering at charities or food banks, and mentoring younger children or participating in youth programs to develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility. Peer Support Groups provide a platform facilitated by professionals or peer mentors for youth to share experiences, receive encouragement, and learn coping strategies. Additionally, workshops on topics like anger management, conflict resolution, and stress management aim to support emotional well-being and cultivate positive coping mechanisms. These initiatives collectively contribute to fostering a sense of community engagement, personal growth, and well-being among participants while positively impacting their local communities.

Josh Te Rauna taking a blood pressure reading for a participant.

Respiratory service

We also contract to Think Hauora providing consultancy for the respiratory service and the role out of the delivery program. Our support provides the primary health organisation to deliver respiratory care to people within the community who are living with either chronic and acute respiratory diseases.

Our spirometry course is meticulously designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct spirometry tests confidently and accurately. Our structured curriculum covers essential topics such as spirometry equipment, testing techniques, result interpretation, and quality control, ensuring that staff are well-prepared to deliver reliable and meaningful respiratory tests.

In addition to our training course, our annual competency recertification program ensures that staff maintain their skills and stay abreast of the latest guidelines and best practices. This ongoing commitment to education and quality control is crucial for ensuring the provision of reliable and accurate spirometry test reports.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Empowerment and Potential?

Empowerment and Potential is a purpose-driven organization dedicated to enhancing community well-being through innovative programs in education, health, and social engagement.

Who can benefit from your services?

Our services are designed for individuals of all ages, including children facing emotional and academic challenges, at-risk youth, and community members seeking healthier lifestyles.

What educational services do you offer?

We provide mentorship and guidance to children, focusing on emotional regulation, educational engagement, and holistic development through exercise, artistic expression, and social interaction.

What programs do you have for at-risk youth?

We offer dynamic programs that channel energy into positive activities, cultivate leadership, and nurture emotional self-regulation, helping at-risk youth become valuable contributors to society.

What are your clinical exercise programs?

Our clinical exercise programs promote healthier lifestyles and prevent chronic diseases by addressing both physical and mental health, enhancing the overall quality of life for participants.

How do you support respiratory health?

We provide consultancy for respiratory care, offering spirometry courses and annual competency recertification programs to ensure healthcare professionals can deliver accurate and reliable respiratory tests.

Get Involved and Make a Difference

Join Empowerment and Potential in our mission to transform lives and strengthen communities. Your support can help create a brighter future for individuals of all ages. Take action today!

Phone 027 628 4580

Email jterauna@empowermentpotential.co.nz