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14 September 2020

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori at Lifewise

Throughout Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, Lifewise shares a word a day that is related to our values, The Three Trusts, and how they fit into our mahi.

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COVID-19 early childhood education Family Services health and disability services homelessness Housing First Merge Cafe Merge Community Rotorua youth homelessness

30 August 2020

Good news from Lifewise

Thanks to Lifewise supporters, we're able to share with you such good news stories. See how your support can change lives in our latest newsletter.

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COVID-19 homelessness Merge Cafe Merge Community

25 May 2020

Lessons Learnt in Lockdown: How We Can Help the Homeless

If the COVID-19 lockdown has taught us anything, it’s that Aotearoa can do anything if we band together. As we begin recovery, let’s work together to end rough sleeping.

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COVID-19 health and disability services

20 May 2020

“My job was to keep them calm”

During the COVID-19 lockdown, Lifewise Homecare Workers looked after some of our most vulnerable grandparents in the community, during a time when even their own families could not.

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A spoonful of coins with a potato pierced into the other end, balancing on a calculator, depicting a precarious balance of budget.

COVID-19 early childhood education Family Services homelessness Housing First

14 May 2020

Lifewise response to 2020 “Rebuilding Together” budget

We look forward to supporting more vulnerable Kiwis into affordable housing, and working towards a sustainable approach to ending homelessness.

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A group of Peer Support workers at their training graduation ceremony; one of the graduates is in the foreground, holding up his certificate proudly.

Family Services health and disability services homelessness Housing First Merge Community

5 May 2020

“I want my whanau to believe in themselves again”

See how people with lived experience are providing peer support, helping Lifewise build connected, just, and inclusive communities.

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homelessness Merge Community

26 September 2019

Reflecting Karangahape Road’s Colourful Heritage

A group of artists have turned rubbish bins and street furniture into poignant artworks. See what's behind the colourful Harunga Project on K' Road.

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Two friends, side by side, facing a forest. Mental health support.

Mental Health And Addiction neighbours day

22 September 2019

How to Support a Friend’s Mental Health

If your friend is struggling, and you’re not sure how to help, this is for you. Read on to discover the ways you can give mental health support to a…

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We are able to build connected, just and inclusive communities thanks to our amazing supporters and their generous gifts, donations, and tautoko.

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31 December 2018

Nga mihi nui

Celebrating 2018 and looking towards the new year with hope. Thank you so much for your support, creating connected, just, and inclusive communities.

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homelessness Merge Cafe Merge Community youth homelessness

4 December 2017

Inside The Cup

Auckland Council partnered with Lifewise and people with lived experience of the street to bring the voice of the street to decision makers.

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We are able to build connected, just and inclusive communities thanks to our amazing supporters and their generous gifts, donations, and tautoko.

early childhood education Family Services homelessness Housing First Rotorua Splice

2 November 2017

We really appreciate your support!

We are able to build connected, just and inclusive communities thanks to our amazing supporters and their generous gifts, donations, and tautoko.

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APT Big Sleepout early childhood education Family Services homelessness

30 August 2017

Kia ora, from Moira

When someone who Lifewise has housed says, “I never believed this could happen for me” I feel humble and reassured.

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