Youthlink Family Trust

Welcome to our website, here you can learn more about our residential, educational and therapeutic programme for 'at risk' youth. Established by Felix Donnelly over 35 years ago, the primary intent of the programme is to heal family divisions, strengthening the family/whanau, and the young person’s place within it.


We firmly believe that every young person is multi-faceted, able to achieve his, or her, potential. Research shows that when all social influences in a young person’s life are aligned and in agreement, great progress can be made towards happiness and improved functioning. The Youthlink Family Trust provides an organised system of care and support enabling the young person to reach his, or her, goals.

He aha te mea nui, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata
(What is the most important thing, it is people, it is people, it is people)

Application forms for new residents can be downloaded from the 'Apply' page on this site and faxed to us. We also welcome your enquiries by phone or email.