Our voice out there

Sharing our stories, raising awareness, and amplifying the voices of our rangatahi.

As seen on….

The Post logo with the words 'TE UPOKO O TE IKA'.
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Catch Holly chatting with Meredith Clare on “That’s Good to Know”

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NeuroAbility Symposium
Our founder, Holly, had an incredible time presenting at the NeuroAbility Symposium in Dunedin, sharing insights on empowering rangatahi and supporting their unique neurodivergent journeys. It was an inspiring day of connection, learning, and celebration of diverse minds!

More details on the conference
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Exploring Giftedness
Holly had the opportunity to present at the Exploring Giftedness Conference in Christchurch, sharing ideas on supporting gifted rangatahi and celebrating their unique strengths. It was a fantastic chance to connect with others passionate about empowering young people and fostering their potential!

Our TVNZ appearance:

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The Post

Meet Seth, one of the young people that has engaged with us at The Hyphen Project. Hannah McCallum explores his and his family’s story in The Post.

Source: The Post 8 June 2024

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The New Zealand Initiative

Michael Johnston from the New Zealand Initiative conducted an interview with Holly Gooch and Izzy Bremner, who explained what the Hyphen Project is about and outlined some of the challenges neurodivergent teens may face into mainstream education.

Source : Podcast from The New Zealand Initiative, 11 April 2024

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The Post

The Hyphen Project offers an alternative career path for neurodiverse teens who don’t cope with education system.

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Source : The Post, August 2023

“We’ve gone from not being able to talk to our son to actually being able to engage with him.” But most significant was his desire to learn again, feel valued and a sense of purpose.” – Parent from an Interview with The Post NZ 2024

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