Like many Samoan Kiwis, Frank Hicks’ master plan was to be a rugby league legend, but life had other plans. Due to his experience with family court, he found himself coaching parents to negotiate their way towards a co-parenting relationship. His personal experience and research have proven that co-parenting creates far better outcomes for our tamariki, and that is what is at the heart of Guardians of Our Children.

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Frank's passion and drive (for co-parenting) are beyond what would be considered “normal”, according to a psychologist. Another top psychologist stated, 

“What you’ve done is incredible. It puts you in a unique position to help others”.

 

So, that's what Frank has done with his life - instead of being a rugby legend - he started the charity Guardians of Our Children in 2018. Since then, he has been joined by a passionate team of lawyers, social workers, parents with lived experience and funders to drive the co-parenting movement forward.

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We hope our team, vision and research will inspire you to support the co-parenting movement too!