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25 YeaRs
In New Zealand schools
1K+
School staff trained
250+
Schools across Aotearoa
$3.30
Social return per $1 invested
Guiding the journey through school and beyond
Starting secondary school is a big transition. Alongside new friendships and independence, many young people are navigating pressure, uncertainty, identity questions, family changes, and emotional ups and downs.
Travellers is built on a simple idea: life is a journey. There are smooth stretches, challenges, and unexpected turns and young people need the skills to navigate all of it.
Travellers provides early, practical support to help young people build resilience and confidence before challenges become overwhelming. It starts with a wellbeing survey and is followed by a 10-week programme.
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Part 1
A confidential wellbeing survey
The whole Year 9 cohort completes a short 15-minute survey.
Schools get a clear picture of how each student is really doing, including the ones who’d usually fly under the radar.
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Part 2
A 10-week small-group programme
8–10 students, two trained school staff, 90 minutes a week during school hours.
Built on Te Whare Tapa Whā, with practical tools drawn from ACT, CBT, and nervous-system informed practice. Whakataukī sit at the heart of every session.
In partnership with
Proven, trusted, and grounded in Aotearoa
A few things that set Travellers apart from other wellbeing programmes:
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Proven over time
Supporting young people across Aotearoa since 2001.
2
Research-informed
Developed with Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington.
3
Early intervention focus
Identifies need early and prevents escalation.
4
Builds school capability
Staff are trained to deliver sustainably so the capability stays in your school.
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Culturally grounded
Incorporates Te Ao Māori and Te Whare Tapa Whā.
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The return is measurable
$3.30 of social value for every $1 invested (ImpactLab, 2024).
What young people say
Finn
Student
"It's helped me realise I'm not alone and that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. It's helped me be more open minded."
Tia
Student
"I get on with teachers now. I didn’t get on with them before Travellers. I talk to my form teacher about stuff now."
Carla
Student
"Travellers has made me more confident in sharing my emotions. It has helped me to realize that having emotions are good and how to deal with them in a healthy way."
Developed by Skylight Trust
Skylight Trust is a national not-for-profit that specialises in helping tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau navigate tough times.
We provide counselling (in person and online), group programmes, resources, and training for professionals. We believe no one should face grief, loss, or change alone. Visit www.skylight.org.nz to learn more.
24k+
Hours of therapy each year
400+
Families supported per month
60+
Counsellors available
Learn more about Travellers
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For counsellors, pastoral leads, teachers and school leadership
How Travellers works in your school, what implementation looks like through the year, what it costs, and how to get a first group running.
For whānau whose rangatahi are doing or might do Travellers
What your young person will experience over the 10 weeks, what they’ll learn, and how you can support them at home.
Bring Travellers to your school
A 30-minute conversation about your school’s context. No pitch, just whether it’s a fit. We’ll talk through timing, staffing, and what implementation would look like for you.