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What is the Elevate Youth Collective?

Elevate Christian Disability Trust is excited to announce the launch of a new programme for young people with cognitive disabilities, based in Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand.

Registrations for the 'Elevate Youth Collective' are now open.

Apply now

About Elevate Youth Collective

Empowering young people to grow, connect, and make an impact together.

Our programme is built on the values of Leading, Contributing, Growing, and Belonging. It’s a space where young people are encouraged to build confidence, develop their unique gifts, and grow as individuals.

"Through hands-on activities, mentoring, and shared experiences, they gain independence, practical skills, and a sense of purpose. They’ll form friendships, strengthen connections, and be empowered to take the next steps in life, work, and community." - Jacqui Sua, Centre Manager

Life Skills: Learn and practise essential life skills to confidently navigate everyday challenges.

Creativity and Expression: Explore art, music, drama and other fun ways to build confidence and discover your voice.

Community and Volunteering: Engage with the community, make a difference, learn through volunteering, and real-life experiences.

Wellbeing and Connection: Build friendships, support each other, and explore ways to care for your mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

Faith and Values: Grow in understanding of how faith and love can guide our everyday life in positive and practical ways.

Registration Process

  1. Interested young people and their parents/caregivers will fill out the 'Registration Application Form' that is linked above.
  2. Jacqui Sua and Kirsty Armitage, Elevate staff, will be in touch by phone call to arrange an interview and tour of the Elevate centre on 173 Mount Smart Road, Onehunga, Auckland.
  3. You and your young person visit the Elevate centre on 173 Mount Smart Road, Onehunga, Auckland, and interview with Jacqui Sua and Kirsty Armitage.
  4. Following this interview, Jacqui Sua and Kirsty Armitage will be able to confirm whether or not we will be able to have your young person with us for the February 2026 nine-week block.
  5. If you and your young person are confirmed to begin in February 2026, you will be provided with full details of the programme for the nine-weeks.

Programme Details

Programme Length: Beginning in February 2026, date to be confirmed. The programme will run nine weeks of the school term (New Zealand Term-time).

Programme Week-Days: Thursday and Friday. Young people can attend both or just one of these days per nine-week block.

Programme Cost: $1,000 (including GST) per nine week block. This cost can be self-funded or funded using respite hours.

Programme Structure: The morning of each day and lunchtime will be spent in a combination of planned activities and bible studies at 173 Mount Smart Road, Onehunga, Auckland. The afternoon will be spent out in the community doing various activities or volunteering opportunities.

Exact programme details of specific activities, programme content and locations for community outings will be provided to families during the interview process.

Group Size: 10 - 12 Young people per nine week programme. Please note, due to our current transport capacity, we will only be able to have two young people who use power chairs per nine-week block.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jacqui Sua and Kirsty Armitage by phone or email between Monday - Thursday, weekdays, 9:00am - 3:00pm.
  • Phone: 09 636 4763
  • Email: hello@elevate.org.nz