At Kiwis For Good, mental health is about more than just awareness—it’s about action. It’s about giving people the tools, support, and opportunities they need to build stronger, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.
We don’t just talk about mental health. We do something about it.
Through innovative programmes, real-world support, and powerful storytelling, we’re changing the way mental health is approached in New Zealand. Our work helps people find purpose, heal from trauma, ease financial burdens, and rewrite their futures. Our initiatives provide real solutions for people struggling with mental health challenges, trauma, and financial stress.
What We Do
Supporting Survivors: Our Partnership with The BRAVE Foundation
Surviving sexual assault is a deeply painful experience—one that no one should have to face alone. That’s why we’ve partnered with The BRAVE Foundation—a charity dedicated to helping survivors heal, rebuild, and reclaim their lives.
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The Hero’s Journey: A Free Programme for Young Kiwis Who Want More From Life
A completely free program designed to help young New Zealanders (ages 13-18) build confidence, strength, and a real sense of purpose. This isn’t just about feeling better—it’s about becoming unstoppable.
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Free Debt Dispute Service
At Kiwis For Good, we believe no one should be trapped by financial burdens they can’t escape. That’s why we offer a completely free Debt Dispute Service to help Kiwis fight back, take control, and reduce financial stress.
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The 'Bring Back Storytime' Campaign!
Once upon a time, bedtime stories were more than just words on a page—they were moments of connection, comfort, and learning. In today’s fast-paced world, those moments are fading. But we believe it’s time to bring them back.
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Changing the Conversation: Raising Mental Health Awareness Through Multimedia
At Kiwis For Good, we believe in breaking down barriers through powerful storytelling. That’s why we use documentaries, short films, and viral content to shift perspectives, challenge outdated thinking, and give people the tools to change their lives.
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How it feels to be a loving but emotionally incompetent man
I’m one of the lucky ones. As a therapist, I see the usual outcome of childhood trauma: broken relationships and lifelong emotional difficulties. The stories shared in a recent documentary about the emotional impact of English boarding schools, ‘Boarding on Insanity’, reminded me of my own experiences and prompted me to share my learning.
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The Transformational Power of Human Connection: Why Our Mental Health System Needs More Than Pills and Protocols
In 2005, a young man stood on the edge of the Golden Gate Bridge, ready to end his life. Ninety minutes later, he stepped back from the ledge — alive. What changed?
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The Three Men I Lost & Found Myself
These stories aren’t just about heartbreak and loss — they’re about survival, and about learning to hold your own hand when no one else will. They're about finding your strength through devastation and not letting the world turn you bitter.
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Welcoming Dr Robin Youngson: A Groundbreaking Trauma Specialist and Trustee of Kiwis For Good
Kiwis For Good is proud to announce the appointment of Dr Robin Youngson as a Trustee of our organisation. Dr Youngson is a leading trauma specialist and the founder of a pioneering therapeutic practice known as Somatic Compassion – a powerful integration of neuroscience, affective touch, and compassionate presence that has transformative effects on trauma healing.
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Unconditional Love, Ageing with Dignity, and Recognising Narcissism
For nearly sixteen years, I worked as a diversional therapist at Princess Alexandra Retirement Village in Napier. Two weeks ago, I made the difficult decision to resign.
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Legalised Extortion: The Dark World of New Zealand’s Debt Buyers
I was halfway through my second cup of coffee in the dim corner of a back-alley cafe when I received a tip-off about the shadowy practice of junk debt buying. The email was cryptic, almost paranoid, and signed with the initials P.A.H. It read...
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