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Last year we supported

clients to live independently

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households with safe, affordable housing

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young people to achieve education and employment goals

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Kiwis are doing it tough across New Zealand. Get involved and be part of the story of hope and transformation.

Visionwest Christmas Club

Join today and give the gift of joy to a struggling family this Christmas. Your donations will help fill empty fridges and pantries and gift toys for children who will otherwise miss out.

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Donate For Christmas

After a tough year, thousands of Auckland families are struggling, and children will miss out this Christmas. Donate now to DOUBLE your impact and give toys to children who will otherwise receive nothing.

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We are always looking for people who have the desire and the drive required to transform someone’s life. If you would like to be part of the team, we invite you to apply for a role at Visionwest.

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Albert’s Story – Visionwest, a very special place to be

As a superannuitant in rented accommodation, Albert finds things tough at times but support from Visionwest Whai Manaaki Kai has been a great help freeing up money to go towards essential living items. https://youtu.be/iRDbOK1BMIE?si=aeSdeciWh_H1Ebas Albert has been...

7 Steps to Managing your Personal Finances

The process of getting yourself to a place where you feel in control of your money can feel intimidating, especially if you are currently finding things tough going financially. But to work towards being in a place where you are managing your finances well is one of...

5 Myths about Foodbanks and Who’s Asking for Food Support

As providers of food support in our local community, one question we’re frequently asked is, “Are foodbanks really necessary?” For some people the question is a legitimate request to understand the needs of others. For others the question hides an assumption that...

Verna’s Story – You gotta keep going and you gotta seek help

A reality for most of us is that we are only two or three critical incidents away from finding ourselves in a place where we are struggling. That’s what happened to Verna who, with little warning, found herself without a job or a place to live. I’d known about...

Lynda’s Story – What stands out is the kindness

“I certainly couldn't live at home without support, there's absolutely no question about it. I wouldn't be able to manage now with the deterioration in my eyesight and my overall health. I wouldn't even want to try and think about being without my home healthcare...

Tee’s Story – I feel like I’m part of the whānau

In 2013, when she was feeling out of control with her finances, Tee took what was an enormous step for her; she reached out for help from Money Mentors, Visionwest’s financial mentoring team. Now she’s part of the Visionwest family and a Whai Manaaki Kai regular. I’d...

Miro’s Story – Hope when I needed it

Life has presented Miro with more than his share of challenges, but he remains positive because he knows, whatever he goes through, Visionwest will be there to walk beside him and support him in the tough times. As Miro shares his story there are the expected times of...

Carmen’s Story – It feels like home

The focus on family and the holistic approach to nurturing tamariki in all areas – physical emotional, social, and spiritual – are reasons Carmen and her husband value Eden Cottage and the time their son spends there. Carmen feels her story needs to start with a...

Trushar’s Flood Story – We felt so very alone

In 2021, just eight months after moving his family into their West Auckland property, Trushar’s house was flooded and they lost many household items. It was a huge inconvenience but nothing like the trauma the family experienced on 27 January 2023. When the Auckland...

Report Highlights Link Between Poverty, Mental Health and Financial Mentoring

The latest Impact Report released by Visionwest Community Trust focuses on the link between poverty and mental health and the positive impact financial mentoring can have on both. The report, Visionwest Building Financial Capability (BFC) Report: Insights into...