Support
“Support means having people who help you, listen to you, and stand by you when things are tough or when you’re trying something new. It’s knowing you’re not alone and that someone cares about your success and happiness.”
Why support matters
Having people who’ve got your back makes a huge difference in life. Here’s why support is so important:
Feel better emotionally
Friends, family, and your community help you handle stress and tough feelings. Knowing someone cares makes you feel less alone and more confident.
Reach your goals
Supportive people motivate you to go after your dreams. Mentors and friends can give advice and help you grow.
Bounce back stronger
When things get hard, support helps you recover and stay positive. Sharing experiences with others builds your resilience.
If you want to feel stronger and more confident, build your support team—people who encourage you and help you through challenges.
“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.”
Career Guidance
Careers Expo
www.careersexpo.org.nz
Careers NZ
www.careers.govt.nz
CDANZ
www.cdanz.org.nz
Personal Finance
Kiwi Saver
www.ird.govt.nz/kiwisaver
The Kiwi Guide to Money
www.sorted.co.nz
Scholarships
Careers NZ
www.careers.govt.nz
Generosity NZ
www.generosity.org.nz/giv-me
Māori Education Trust
www.maorieducation.org.nz
Te Puni Kōkiri
www.tpk.govt.nz/en
Kia Ora Hauora
www.kiaorahauora.co.nz
Universities NZ
www.universitiesnz.ac.nz/scholarships
Land Based Training www.landbasedtraining.co.nz/scholarships
Student Loans
Study Link
www.studylink.govt.nz
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”