Empowering young people to navigate life’s journey.

Travellers is a nationally recognised, school-based programme developed by Skylight in partnership with the Ministry of Health. Designed for Year 9 students navigating challenging life transitions—such as loss, family change, or starting secondary school—Travellers builds the essential life skills of resilience, confidence, self-esteem, and emotional wellbeing.

Through the powerful metaphor that "life is a journey," students explore their own stories, challenges, and strengths in a small-group setting led by trained facilitators. Travellers has supported thousands of young people across Aotearoa since its launch in 2001, and is backed by ongoing research, evaluation, and a trusted reputation in schools.

A recent independent evaluation by ImpactLab revealed that for every $1 invested in Travellers, $3.30 of measurable social good is returned to New Zealand. This equates to $2,563 of social value generated per participant, with outcomes including improved mental health, increased academic achievement, and reduced risky behaviour.

About the Training

This two-day immersive workshop is your opportunity to become a Travellers Facilitator. Designed primarily for school guidance counsellors and pastoral care staff, it equips you to deliver the programme with confidence, care, and creativity.

What to expect:

• Experience Travellers from the inside out – participate as both a student and a facilitator to gain deep insight into the programme.

• Explore the ‘life journey’ framework and learn how to guide students through eight interactive, themed sessions.

• Hands-on, practical training facilitated by Skylight’s experienced trainers.

• Learn about the full Travellers kit, including manuals, tools, and access to the online student wellbeing survey.

By the end of the training, you’ll be ready to lead impactful groups that help students recognise their strengths, process change, and build lasting connections—all within a safe, supportive environment.

Dates and locations

We have training in the following locations: Both days are from 8.45am - 4pm

• Wellington: Thursday 28th August and Friday 29th August

• Tokoroa: Thursday 11th September and Friday 12th September

Contact [email protected] to book your place