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Turn a life around this Mother’s Day

Here at Lifewise, we don’t give up on anyone. We continue to work alongside them, always believing in the potential to turn lives around.

aditya8 May 2017

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Deadly Ponies’ Pearlies initiative

Thank you so much Deadly Ponies for your amazing support of our work with young people.

aditya4 May 2017

At the Auckland Conversations event (from left) Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, Housing First founder Dr Sam Tsemberis, Lifewise CEO Moira Lawler, Auckland Council General Manager (Arts, Community and Events) Graham Bodman, Te Matapihi Director Rau Hoskins, and Heart of The City CEO Viv Beck.

Big Sleepout homelessness Merge Cafe

Auckland Conversations: Homelessness in Auckland

A public forum organised by Auckland Council, showcased and discussed how Housing First can end chronic homelessness.

aditya24 March 2017

Big Sleepout Family Services homelessness Merge Cafe neighbours day youth homelessness

Kia ora, from Moira

Every day we see how life changing a personal connection can be, whether it is over a meal at Merge Café, or while growing veges together in a communal garden.

aditya17 March 2017

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Margaret’s special monster dust

Margaret Chung has to have one of the biggest hearts in Auckland – she has been a foster Mum to more than 50 children.

aditya15 March 2017

Big Sleepout homelessness Merge Cafe neighbours day Splice youth homelessness

The Lifewise Hub & Merge Cafe

After two years of planning and preparatory work, Lifewise and Auckland City Mission are excited to launch their Housing First programme.

aditya10 February 2017

CYFS homelessness Merge Cafe youth homelessness

Housing not just about providing a roof

Is the government still hoping that a piecemeal approach to ending homelessness will be enough?

aditya8 February 2017

Family Services health and disability services homelessness Merge Cafe neighbours day Rotorua Splice youth homelessness

What’s your New Year’s resolution?

Make a New Year's resolution to be more neighbourly and you could win a special prize, a even new friends!

aditya6 January 2017

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Becoming more connected, just, and inclusive

Before we launch into an exciting 2017, let’s take a look at everything you helped us achieve last year

aditya4 January 2017

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Big Sleepout Merge Cafe

Jonathon Hape: Strong and independent

“I now do my own shopping and cook at home,” says Johnathon, who moved into his new home in February last year.

aditya1 January 2017

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