$3680 Enables Strength on 2-Wheels

Donate $3680 to support a marginalised young person to step out of their comfort zones and onto two wheels—facing fear, building confidence, and discovering who they truly are. Our 8-week Dirt Bike Therapy course isn’t just about riding—it’s about resilience, responsibility, and identity transformation. 

At Youth Encounter, our 1on1 Activity Therapy brings together the thrill of adrenaline and the healing power of activity to create transformative experiences! Through dirt bike riding, we offer a therapeutic journey unlike any other. This recreational activity is not just about excitement; it has been carefully crafted to facilitate a process of healing and growth, pioneered by the visionary 'Scary' Mary Perkins (now Wanhill, CEO at Youth Encounter).

Youth Encounter uses the Mauri Ora Spectrum to guide our approach in nurturing the well-being of young people. This ensures we meet rangatahi where they are and support their holistic development across physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions. Mauri ora represents a state of balanced life force, where one is alive, well, and vibrant. When your mauri is supported and enhanced, you can confidently express your cultural identity in all spaces and places, regardless of who you are or where you come from.