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Blessing & opening of new Lifewise Youth Housing units

On Friday 13 May, Lifewise celebrated the blessing and opening of our brand new Lifewise Youth Housing units. The new site contains ten units. Nine units will be for rangatahi,…

HelenaG17 May 2022

Silhouette of a teen boy slumped against a brick wall

homelessness Mental Health And Addiction youth homelessness

A youth homelessness crisis is upon us

The rising cost of living, increasing rents, and the impact of COVID are fuelling a YOUTH HOMELESSNESS CRISIS. Young people are vulnerable, isolated and in danger – and they need…

HelenaG13 April 2022

Events Merge Cafe

Kai Connections for Neighbours Day Aotearoa

From 18 – 27 March, we officially celebrate Aotearoa Neighbours Day 2022! This year's theme is 'Kai Connections: Celebrating Community, Sharing Food'. The kaupapa of Neighbours Day Aotearoa is to…

HelenaG17 March 2022

Natalie with her two children smiling at the camera

Family Services

World Social Work Day 2022

On Tuesday 15 March, we celebrate World Social Work Day! World Social Work Day is a day of recognition and an acknowledgement to the mahi and aroha Social Workers…

HelenaG14 March 2022

River and David holding up a piece of art each, posing mid frame for the camera

Housing First

Artwork Gifted to Housing First Whānau

Ngā mihi David for the stunning artwork! David is a long-time supporter of Lifewise and has generously donated his artwork to Lifewise Housing First over the years. Each piece…

HelenaG3 February 2022

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Big win for Tāmaki Makaurau community superstar, Kevin W.

Meet Kevin, a Tāmaki Makaurau community superstar. Kevin makes the most out of life and likes to make a difference by helping others. Kevin came on board as a client…

HelenaG12 January 2022

Sally the chef cooking in the kitchen paid for from Pearl's disabilities funding

Health & Wellness health and disability services

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

On Friday 3rd December, we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It is a day that highlights that disability inclusion is essential to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and…

HelenaG2 December 2021

A close up photo of Kane smiling at the camera

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Will you help protect children like Kane from being left out?

Urgent call for help to keep children facing adversity from being left out. This Christmas, a handful of amazing donors have donated $10,000 to inspire you to help us raise…

HelenaG26 November 2021

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World Homeless Day 2021

10 October is World Homeless Day. Every year, we join this global call to raise awareness of homelessness and - like this year's theme - "take stock" of our response…

AdityaK7 October 2021

Health & Wellness health and disability services Music

Happy International Day of Older Persons!

1st October is International Day of Older Persons, when we celebrate all the amazing older women and men in our community and those who help them thrive. International Day of…

AdityaK1 October 2021

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