From the Founders Desk As we warm up for Christmas and Summer it is undoubtedly true that for many of us after extended lock downs we are reconnecting with family, friends and loved ones. For me, there is a kind of nostalgic sentiment here. Especially as a former exchange student. The elation that can come … Continue reading Summer Newsletter 2021
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
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
Hi all, I have just released my book "You will Achieve" that I've written to coincide with the Achieve2B launch. The book relates my personal journey which aims to give hope to parents who have children with disabilities and help these children realize and reach their own potential. You can request a copy from me … Continue reading “You will Achieve” by Julia Vaatuitui-Hartshorne
Check out our Achievers Dennon, Tash and Taylor having a chat about their exchanges and hanging out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfe_2lTETQY?rel=0
I have written an article for Leadership New Zealand about Achieve 2B. Read the full article here Written by Julia Hartshorne, Founder of Achieve 2B and 2015 Alumna Achieve 2B is an inspiring intercultural programme for young people with disabilities, facilitating national and international exchanges. In today’s climate, there is an absence of intercultural exchange … Continue reading Achieve2B article on Leadership New Zealand
The Northern Advocate | 8 Jun, 2017 Taylor Beattie has been selected as Achieve 2B's inaugural scholarship student Taylor Beattie has been selected as Achieve 2B's inaugural scholarship student. Taylor Beattie, (above), has been selected as Achieve 2B's inaugural scholarship student to attend Auckland University of Technology. Taylor, who has epilepsy, is a Year 13 … Continue reading Northern Advocate – Northland news in brief – Taylor Beattie has been selected as Achieve 2B’s inaugural scholarship student
The Northern Advocate | 12:00 PM Friday April 7, 2017 Disabled students live up to Achieve 2B promise Tash Astill was the first student to experiencing living in another place and family under the Achieve2B programme. Tash Astill is thrilled to have been a trailblazer in the Achieve2B - or A2B - exchange programme for … Continue reading Northern Advocate Article Achieve2B April 2017
VIDEO: Interview with DennonTe Kāea - Maori TVFebruary 2017 Watch on Facebook
The Northern Advocate | 10:30 AM Monday Jan 16, 2017 Whangarei student first in new exchange scheme Achieve 2B founder Julia Hartshorne with Dennon McQueen Foster, the first student to travel overseas on the new exchange programme. Photo / John Stone Whangarei teenager Dennon McQueen Foster is thrilled to be the first student in Team … Continue reading Northern Advocate Article Achieve 2B Jan 2017
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