Tipu Skills For Life is a program to help young people aged 9-11 years, who are currently engaged in school, learn skills that will help them in school and life. There are six young people in each program. Our goals are to; Empower young people Build Self Worth Nurture young peoples' current strengths Model and develop positive peer relationships Practical life skills Connect with whanau, young people and their communities Be relevant to the young peoples' cultural and social identities. We believe that all people have strengths and abilities, and people change and grow through realizing these strengths and abilities.