Your school can spark real change
Whether you're diving into Walk My Life to explore the realities of homelessness, or planning a fundraising event like a bake sale, concert, or mufti day — your efforts make a real impact. This resource hub is here to support teachers and students with ideas, tools and inspiration. Every action taken, big or small, helps us support Aucklanders doing it tough. Thank you for choosing to learn, lead, and stand alongside your community. Explore the options below to get started!
Walk my life – learning simulation
Walk My Life is a learning simulation that seeks to help learners aged 14-17 understand some of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness. This resource attempts to “spark a conversation” for students, allowing them to explore their ideas and feelings about this complex topic. We hope it will serve schools as another item in your kete – adding to your basket of knowledge. We suggest that teachers look at “Resources” beforehand which include questions for students to think about before and after and a list of links to organisations if people require any support. The “Take Action” gives further ideas and prompts for schools if learners wish to act and join with us in our Mission to aim for accessible kai, hauora and kāinga for all.
Fundraise events
Walkathon / fun run / step challenge / dance marathon / readathon… the challenge options are endless!
Uniform-free or themed dress-up day – Gold coin donation to wear PJs, bright colours, or dress like your future self.
Get in touch with us on fundraising@aucklandcitymission.org.nz (mailto:fundraising@aucklandcitymission.org.nz) to let us know what you’ve got planned and to find out how we can support you.
