Our Programmes

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At MacStrong, we believe every rangatahi has the potential to succeed. Our programmes are designed to build resilience, strengthen identity, and create meaningful, sustainable change for young people, their whānau, and their communities.

Through strong relationships, practical experiences, and collaboration with support networks, we deliver community-based and in-school programmes that are safe, structured, culturally responsive, and outcome focused.

MENTORING

Individual and small group mentoring built around an Individual Development Plan, supporting life skills, emotional regulation, confidence, accountability, and positive identity through real-world engagement.

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STRIDE

A youth development programme that uses running, mentorship, and goal achievement to help rangatahi build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging.

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SUPERVISION WITH ACTIVITY

Structured, purposeful engagement in pro-social environments where young people learn discipline, teamwork, communication, and self-management through doing and reflecting.

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SAFETY & WELLBEING

This programme supports young people to strengthen protective factors, develop positive relationship skills and build confidence in navigating social and public environments safely. Sessions are aligned with hauora principles.

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MACSTRONG LEARNING

Academic support, tutoring, and life skills development delivered in partnership with schools and whānau to improve engagement, confidence, and achievement.

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IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS

A 10-week programme grounded in strength-based practice. 'Worthy' supports students to build confidence, regulate emotions, strengthen communication, and develop practical life skills.

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DEVELOPING our future

SUCCESS BY DESIGN

MENTORING: Individual and small group mentoring built around an Individual Development Plan, supporting life skills, emotional regulation, confidence, accountability, and positive identity through real-world engagement.
SUPERVISION WITH ACTIVITY: Structured, purposeful engagement in pro-social environments where young people learn discipline, teamwork, communication, and self-management through doing and reflecting.
MACSTRONG LEARNING: Academic support, tutoring, and life skills development delivered in partnership with schools and whānau to improve engagement, confidence, and achievement.
SELF-DEFENCE: Discipline-based training that builds physical confidence, emotional control, respect, and personal safety.
IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS: A 10-week programme grounded in strength-based practice, cultural responsiveness, holistic development, and community connection. 'Worthy' supports students to build confidence, regulate emotions, strengthen communication, develop practical life skills, and set clear personal goals for growth.

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