Island of Misfits Community

Mission statement:

Island of Misfits creates safe spaces for meaningful conversations about life, faith and worldviews, where neurodivergent or marginalised young adults can find belonging, purpose and hope regardless of their differences. We aim to help young adults grow holistically (spiritually, emotionally, socially etc), in an accepting and diverse community by providing opportunities for them to reach their full potential and be integrated in the wider community.

Vision/Objectives:

To see neurodivergent young adults find belonging and friendship in an accepting community

To see young adults grow in their identity and create safe spaces to have conversations about faith, community and different worldviews.

To give people a space to share what they believe, and share their story

To be an advocate for neurodivergents in New Zealand and empower them to engage in their communities through leadership, creativity and social opportunities.

To see young adults find a new sense of hope and purpose and reach their full potential

Services:

• Fortnightly groups (currently two, one in Bethlehem and one in Maungatapu)
• Natural opportunities for group members to build friendships and go to events in the community together
• Mentoring
• Yearly ND lead workshops
• Networking with other organisations