ADDventurers
Thriving with ADHD
ADDventurers provides a nurturing environment where children and youth diagnosed with ADHD can unashamedly be themselves, be understood, celebrated, and encouraged to thrive.
Created to make pathways for success
Through specialised kids clubs and youth mentoring, we foster growth opportunities and celebrate the successes of every individual. We’re dedicated to empowering individuals with ADHD to reach their full potential, develop essential life skills, and make a positive impact on our community.
Our mission extends to supporting families and teachers, offering emotional assistance, resources and advocacy.
Our values
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They guide us to make the best decisions every day, and help us define our strategy, make decisions, and ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging and value at The Runway Foundation.
Belonging Whakawhanaungatanga
Providing a group of people with connections to others who understand and celebrate them, where they can have a sense of life-long belonging & extended whanau.
Opportunity Ngaa angituutanga
Where students and whanau are provided opportunities to grow and thrive with understanding, support and encouragement.
Success Ngaa angituutanga
It is essential that the joy of success is experienced regularly. We aim for every session to be a place for that to happen. And for this to be celebrated.
Support for the journey
Through our ADDventurers initiative we offer the following programmes and support:
Support for CHILDREN (School Years 2-7)
Small-group Kids Clubs for primary aged kids diagnosed with ADHD, where they can have their own club just for them. It's a place to belong, to find friends, and to have fun by doing cool activities that support their social & developmental skills and understanding of how to manage their ADHD.
Support for YOUTH (School Years 8-13)
A Youth Coaching Programme for Yr 8 -13 students, providing peer & small group mentoring support in and out of school, as well as group activities that challenge and develop them in a fun and safe environment.
Support for PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
Support groups for parents & caregivers where they can gain support and encouragement from each other, as well as benefit from the collective knowledge & resources of the group. These groups include information nights for relevant topics such as help with school advocacy, IEP’s and parenting children with ADHD.
Support for EVERYBODY impacted by ADHD
Our annual ‘Thriving With ADHD’ event, based in Pukekohe is for everyone. Once a year around October we gather some great speakers that provide insight, share their stories and encourage everyone on their journeys. Our ADDventurers children and youth get involved, and it’s a fun night of connection, celebration and equipping!
We also provide counselling, workshops on ADHD awareness, and workshops on how to teach students with ADHD.
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Making an impact
Engagement with our ADDventurers programmes and initiatives helps to achieve:
Increased school retention rates and decreased risk of dropout or expulsion.
Lower levels of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicide.
Enhanced opportunities for employment and reduced risk of unemployment.
Decreased likelihood of substance abuse or addiction.
Alleviated financial and relational pressure on families
Improved social skills and self-management behaviours.
Greater sense of belonging, leading to enhanced self-esteem and confidence.
Opportunities for personal growth and skill development.
Celebration of individual successes, fostering a positive environment for growth.
The Runway Foundation is passionately & determinedly developing a model of student support to extend nationwide, and your generous contribution can give this endeavour a Runway of its own.
Youth with ADHD have a higher risk of disengagement from school, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, self harm, unemployment & incarceration. With your contribution we can reach more students, and provide critical support for their families.
Founded to address a recognised gap in ADHD support within our community, ADDventurers is rooted in the personal journey of our founders, Terese and Mike Marr. Inspired by their own experiences navigating ADHD within their family, they envisioned a place where 'ADDventurous' minds could flourish.
Help make a direct difference in students’ lives and back us as we develop an intervention model for at-risk youth with ADHD.