The Hardisty - Redfern family were one of the Inaugural host families during our Pilot in 2017. Tracey tells us what it is like for her and her family to be an Achieve 2B host family, its requirements, supports and benefits of being a host family. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioL1tQNDUPo?rel=0%5D
A final word from me… The summer break is a good time to reflect on the year that was and gear up for the next 12 months. This year marked the roll out of our programme after a successful pilot programme in 2017. After a lot of collaboration, fine-tuning and many hours put in by … Continue reading Founders Blog – Dec 2018
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Meet Lola, one of our two super students this year. Stay tuned to meet our second student, Taylor soon! Watch on Facebook
Leading up to the selection day, I was nervous but excited! This was one of the biggest days of my life. I had to convince the panel that I was worthy to be selected to go on an exchange to Melbourne Australia for a school term. The first part of the day had no parent … Continue reading Student Blog – Interview and selection day
Watch Taylor's moving speech about living with Aspergers and some awesome people who do! Watch on Facebook
A LETTER BY TIM KELLY, ACHIEVE 2B’S REGIONAL COORDINATOR. It’s now been almost two months since I was appointed Regional Coordinator in Wellington, and things are coming along nicely! We have also submitted one application for funding to the Community Organisation Grants (COGS) Scheme in order to support our presence in the region, and another … Continue reading Wellington Update
Dennon, Taylor and Tash's Mothers give us an insight into what Achieve 2B's exchange program was like for them! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERgw32pEJJk?rel=0
Our Launch was a spectacular day - a day of celebration, a day of acknowledgement, a day to reflect back and look forward. What an honour and a privilege it was to see our Inaugural Achievers graduate, and to yet again hear their stories which touched the hearts of many. We were graced with presence … Continue reading A Successful Launch
In 2017, Achieve2B proudly saw the successful completion of our pilot exchange programmes. Our inaugural students each gave a speech after their graduation about their experience with an Achieve2B exchange.
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