By Kristen Ferguson | Posted: Thursday October 26, 2023
This day is all about raising money to provide free and timely counselling for any young Kiwi in need.
For people struggling with depression, or other mental health issues, it can feel like walking through mud every day. So on Friday 3 November, we will put on our gumboots, give a gold coin, and take a walk in their shoes for just one day.
It's a fun way for our tamariki to join in the mental health conversation, while raising money to provide free and timely counselling for any young person in need.
100% of your donation that's deposited directly into the Kiwibank Gumboot Friday account goes to counselling for kiwi kids and young people. Kids (with the support of their adult supporters) can make an appointment directly with a counsellor or therapist that meets their criteria.
Young people can get a counsellor from their database to make an appointment.
Please bring a cold coin donation on Friday 3 November and the funds collected will be donated in a lump sum to the organisation. Alternatively, you can donate here.
You can also find more information on the Gumboot Friday website.