Family counselling is a major section of Starfish’s wrap around services. One-on-one, family/whanau and family therapy, counselling services in local schools. Support can be obtained one on one or in a group session. Bridging the generation gap in a family unit is an area that has grown in numbers over the recent years.

Starfish recognises the benefits of young people having mentors in their lives, which includes reduced offending, reduced bullying and other anti-social behaviours and  increased community participation . Our mentors support young people with a strengths based, goal focused approach. At present starfish support young people in the youth justice system and also youth identified as vulnerable across Matamata-Piako. As starfish grows its mentoring service with a well trained, skilled and diverse pool of mentors we hope to better serve the community through this service.

Building Capability to Employment Service provides intensive support to eligible beneficiaries (18-64) with the aim of further equipping them to be prepared to enter the workforce. This includes tailored support with CVs, understanding the job market, coaching around interviews and attainment of certifications which will increase chances of employment. The team supports the transition into mahi and works alongside the client and the employer to ensure that the employment is maintainable.