“Supporting our children to learn about each other’s culture will help strengthen ties with their family, culture and community”

The VILLAGE sessions unfold in various locales, including libraries, community centres, venues, and even local parks, through partnerships with community organizations and local councils.

These sessions align with the school terms, offering families the opportunity to attend one or more 30-minute sessions each week.

Incorporating a fusion of traditional and original songs, Tui n Friends enriches the experience with diverse melodies and rhythms from across the South Pacific islands. We also carve out moments for relaxation and instrumental play, alongside "Talanoa time" – a time for open dialogue with families. During these moments, knowledge flows freely, and laughter reverberates.

Tui n friends love to have fun and bring joy to the families - that’s what we do!

Enquire about booking a Village session for your community or check out one of our Village sessions at a Library near you by clicking on our calendar page.

Benefits of our Village sessions

• Enhanced Parent-Child Interactions: Tui n Friends enriches the quality of interactions between parents and children, fostering meaningful connections and shared moments of joy.

• Boosts Parental Confidence and Knowledge: The experience of Tui n Friends contributes to parental confidence and knowledge, empowering caregivers to create nurturing environments for their children.

• Strengthened Social Bonds: Provides an opportunity for social connectedness, bringing families and friends together to create lasting memories.

• Unbridled Fun for All: Above all, Tui n Friendes use pure fun, catering to the enjoyment of the entire Family – a lively and memorable experience for everyone involved

• Fosters Community Cohesion and Connection: Tui n Friends sessions serve as a catalyst for building stronger bonds within the community, enhancing connections among its members, and nurturing their collective capacity.

• Inclusivity for All Families: We actively engage with families who might encounter challenges in participating in other community programs, ensuring inclusivity and equal access to the benefits of these sessions.

• Supports Child Development: Our sessions and programs contributes significantly to child development, enhancing confidence, social skills, language and communication abilities, motor skills, self-regulation, and other essential attributes required for successful participation in more formalized learning environments such as school.