Enabling all rangatahi to participate in an Award journey
Award Accessibility
WhakatapokotangaThe Award is committed to enabling all rangatahi to participate in an Award journey. Whether a participant is living with intellectual or physical disabilities or managing financial and/or geographical challenges, the Award is designed to support them and give them an opportunity to thrive.
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A Journey for Everyone
There are many ways our rangatahi can take part in the Award. Check out these example profiles to see what our participant's journeys can look like.
Josh Gobbel
Josh lives in Hokitika, his school doesn't run the Award and he doesn't belong to a national organisation.
Josh does his Award through the Virtual Award Centre.
Aaron Denzel
Aaron is homeschooled and wants to start his Award to meet new people and learn new skills.
Aaron has joined Scouts (a national organisation) to start his Award.
Dani Haru
Dani is a Southland Girls High student in Invercargill. She is a year 11 student, ready to challenge herself.
Dani has started her Bronze Award with the support of her school's Award Leader.
Tom Henderson
Tom is a 22 year old university student, looking for a way to makes sure his CV stands out.
Tom doesn't have the time to commit to a direct Gold journey, so he's started his Bronze Award through the National Virtual Office.
Zoé Michelle
Zoe attends Yes Disability, has completed her Bronze Award and is about to start her Silver Award.
Zoe does her Award through Yes Disability, who provide her Skills and Voluntary Service activities. She looks for other local opportunities to complete her other sections.