Practitioner Application

Your profile on Gumboot Friday

When we developed Gumboot Friday, we found young people were connected more to profiles focusing on who the therapist is as a person and what it’s like to work with them. That's why we designed profiles around “About Me” and “Working Together”.

Here are some tips to help you create a great profile:

Be Welcoming: Use a warm, friendly tone to make young people feel comfortable and heard.

Keep It Simple: Avoid clinical jargon; use everyday language.

Add Personal Touches: Small things about you and your journey help young people connect with you.

Don’t Double Up: Your age groups, therapies, and issues treated are already in your profile – don't double up.

Check for Errors: Ensure your profile is free of spelling and grammar mistakes.

Your 'About me' section

This section is all about who you are and your background.

The goal of the “About Me” section is to help young people see if they can relate to you. You might want to include:

Who you are
Why this work matters to you
A bit about your personal journey, if you’re comfortable sharing
Where you come from
Why you enjoy a particular hobby

Your 'Working together' section

This section focuses on what it’s like to work with you. The goal is to show young people what to expect to feel and do in their first session with you. You could include:

What a young person can expect from their first session with you
How you hope to make them feel during the session
Your enthusiasm and excitement about working with them
You can also mention other important details like special services or practice days, but the main focus should be on the experience of working together.

Your photo

A good photo for your profile picture can ensure you make a great first impression. I Am Hope accepts the following types of photos for the platform:

A clear, centered headshot of yourself with shoulders visible.
No added writing, pictures, or frames.
Reasonably high resolution.

If you’re unable to display a photo of yourself due to work in sensitive areas, such as family violence, please let us know.

Editing your application

How do I edit my application after submitting it?

To change your application details after submitting it, simply:

Log into the account your applied with at https://app.gumbootfriday.org.nz/login.
Click the checkboxes on the left of the screen to go back to the relevant section (Personal Details, Your Qualifications, Practicing Profile & Accounting).
Edit the information you want to change.
Click “Continue to next step” to confirm these changes.

Here’s an example of updating working together:

APC Troubles?

We can’t approve practitioners without a current, valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) from their Board or Association. To upload or update your APC, follow the steps in the “How do I edit my Application” section.

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If your APC is delayed through no fault of your own, but your board has given you permission to practice, you can ask them to clarify this with us directly.

Our expectations

You can read our Terms and Support guide to better understand our expectations and services. Here are the 8 most important DOs for Gumboot Friday:

DO:

‍‍List yourself publicly and accept referrals regularly.
Respond to referrals within 2 working days, even if you decline.
Update the “status” of requests as you work through them.
Be prudent with the fund when requesting additional sessions or uploading clients – it’s limited.
Keep current and accurate information on the platform. Updating requests and sessions are essential to run the system smoothly.
Never book retrospective sessions or offer Gumboot Friday sessions you have not applied for. These may not be funded.
Offer sessions at or under the availability you set on the platform. Delist yourself if unavailable such as being sick, on leave, or overbooked.
Check the Support Page for issues first to help I Am Hope focus on improvements and fundraising.

Our requirements

What Boards/Associations do you approve?

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We consider applications from many different boards and associations. Currently, these are:

The New Zealand Psychologists Board (NZPB)
The Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand (PBANZ)
The Addiction Practitioners’ Association Aotearoa–New Zealand (dapaanz)
The Social Workers Registration Board (with relevant qualifications, experience, and supervision in counselling) (SWRB)
The New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)
The New Zealand Christian Counsellors Association (NZCCA)
The Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA)
The Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and has the scope of Psychiatrist or suitably qualified General Practitioner.

Still have a question?

If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at help@gumbootfriday.org.nz. We will get back to you as soon as possible. If you need technical support, please include a screenshot or photo of your screen. This will help us identify the issue you're experiencing. Thank you for your invaluable work supporting the young people of New Zealand.

Your Application