Our principles · Inclusion

Opportunities for all

A significant principle within the drive to create a socially competent and connected community is the focus on Inclusion, and how this can be brought to life.

Inclusion overlaps with our other key principles, in particular the Values approach, Whakawhanaungatanga (collaboration and relationship build) and the focus on Te Ao.

Intersecting models of best practice

Playground Activity Leaders

From Canada (Halton Region & Peel Public Health): enhancing skills, experiences and behaviours, enabling young people to develop into healthy individuals.

The approaches we incorporate focus on

  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Responsibility

Exploring themes in a supported environment

  • Self: leading, knowing and developing
  • Others: connectedness, understanding, relating and communicating to others
  • Contributing and influencing: planning and leading
Winnick's Integration Continuum (1987)

Front and centre in all our planning

Winnick's Integration Continuum encompasses opportunities for all. Activities are modified to suit all needs, and through this the socialisation of PLAY is enhanced.

Other philosophies inherent within Kia Hākinakina activations and play / physical activity are the facilitation of:

Self-DiscoverySelf-AchievementSelf-Leadership
Kia kaha, kia hākinakina

Ready to team up?

Drop us a quick message to chat about your goals, and we'll gladly map out the next play together.