What's Happening - Lifewise

The latest 'Matters of Substance' features Lifewise CE Moira Lawler's take on synthetic cannabinoids, decriminalisation, and "the narrow lens that considers substance abuse in isolation".

homelessness Housing First Mental Health And Addiction

“Getting real about synthetics”

Lifewise CE Moira Lawler's take on synthetic cannabinoids, decriminalisation, and "the narrow lens that considers substance abuse in isolation".

aditya19 November 2018

'Shadow', regular volunteer at Merge Café, and Julia West, Lifewise Merge Café Business Manager.

Merge Cafe

Thank you, Transpower!

We are a step closer to refurbishing and expanding Merge Cafe thanks to Transpower’s CommunityCare Fund.

aditya18 October 2018

homelessness Merge Community

Stuck in the ’80s: Raising the $80 limit

We want an immediate review of the abatement ($80 rate limit on earning), one that allows people to work 15 hours a week and recognises the impact of inflation since…

aditya9 October 2018

Mitch is one of Lifewise Merge Cafe's newest volunteers. Here he shares why Merge Café is his favourite.

homelessness Merge Cafe Merge Community

“I feel safe and welcome here.”

Mitch is one of Lifewise Merge Cafe's newest volunteers. Here he shares why Merge Café is his favourite.

aditya9 October 2018

homelessness Housing First Merge Cafe neighbours day Splice

World Homeless Day Auckland 2018

WHD2018 features various activities that bring the community together to raise awareness for homelessness and rough sleepers

aditya4 October 2018

Lifewise Case Manager, Glenis Drew, and Fire And Emergency officer David Wood

health and disability services neighbours day

Safety is a human right

On the occasion of International Day of the Older Person on 1 October, here's how we ensure the safety of older people in the community.

aditya1 October 2018

Family Services

News alert: Pay Equity for Oranga Tamariki social workers

The Methodist Alliance welcomes the landmark pay equity deal for Oranga Tamariki social workers but ask is it really pay equity ..?

aditya26 September 2018

Dr Sam Tsemberis, wearing his new pounamu, with Rotorua community representatives outside Te Papaiouru Marae, Ohinemutu, Rotorua

homelessness Housing First Mental Health And Addiction Rotorua

Going back to our values

“The principles of Housing First are not new,” says Haehaetu Barrett, Lifewise Manager for Rotorua, Bay of Plenty. “It’s about who we are, where we come from, delivering for our…

aditya1 September 2018