Mary
“I can’t remember a single day in my life as a child or teenager that I wasn’t bullied. I was four years old when…
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Rose-Zina
“My dad was the chief of our family. He cared for 9 of us kids plus his 8 siblings who often travelled from Tonga….
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Zac
“My Mother is my hero. I grew up in Nadi, Fiji. My mother was a health sister, she specialised in family planning and nutrition…
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Ben
I come from a really strict, traditional, Cook Island family. Where when our elders say don’t do this, you don’t, and when they say…
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Iavana
When I was in year seven I was labelled a ‘bad boy’ by everyone. I wagged classes and disrespected teachers and my peers. I…
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Waimarie
“I’ve always loved the fact that I am Maori. It’s a real treasure to be able to communicate in Te Reo because I didn’t…
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Sharon
When I was fourteen, I learnt that other people saw my potential more than I did. I dropped out of school and started working…
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Fou and Katerina
When I left school I wanted to be a police officer. I did all the pre-requisites and just had to wait six months till…
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Lorelle
“I’m a classical pianist. It’s hard work. I have often felt isolated, anxious, vulnerable, not good enough, and a huge (and unnecessary) need to…
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Steve
“My mother was my protector, supporter and believed in me. Sport became my escape from reality and shielded me from becoming a target at…
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