We all go through times when we need the support of others. Visionwest is here to provide you with help today so you can have hope for tomorrow.

Visionwest exists to address homelessness, reduce poverty, support the elderly, and ensure young people have hope for the future.

Find Out More

HOME
HEALTHCARE
WHAI MANAAKI KAI
MONEY
MENTORS
WELLBEING
CENTRE
EMPLOYMENT
& EDUCATION
ŌHINGA
TŪ
HUIA MAI
CHAPLAINCY
COMMUNITY
HOUSING

Find a Service

Find the support you need

Last year we supported

clients to live independently

financial mentoring sessions

households with safe, affordable housing

Wellbeing Centre sessions

young people to achieve education and employment goals

food parcels through Pātaka Kai

families through Eden Cottage, early childhood education

Mātanga Oranga sessions

Find Out More

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.

Find Out More

Rough Sleepers Packs

Every day, Visionwest’s Housing Outreach Team connect with people sleeping rough in our communities. Your donation will provide essential care packs and food for people experiencing homelessness.

Find Out More

Work With Us

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.

Find Out More

Rose’s Story – The difference in-home healthcare makes

Rose lived an active life. She once had a large property in Oratia with animals and a sizable garden. It was after having shoulder replacement surgery that her life changed. With limited strength and being unable to lift her arms above her shoulders, she found many of...

Sam and Lydia’s Story – Childcare and so much more

Lydia’s offer of a relief teaching role at Eden Cottage came at the perfect time for her family (husband Samuel and their two children). Not only did she have a job, the whānau also received invaluable help from Visionwest during a time of need. The connection that...

Katrina and Kana’s Story – Housing Security and Stability

Katrina had heard about Visionwest’s housing support services because people she knew had received support and raved about it. However, even though she was in emergency housing herself, until a WINZ worker suggested she call Visionwest Community Housing, it had never...

Amo’s Story – Back on Track

Amo was 18 years old with a thriving beauty business; life was going well for her when one change in circumstance brought things crashing down. Fortunately, her sister knew about Visionwest and suggested Amo give us a call. Amo contacts Visionwest I was 18 years old...

Cassie’s Story – From Homelessness to Whare Hiwa

Cassie* was just 17 years old when she was forced to leave home following a breakdown in household relationships made it unsafe to remain there. After spending time couch surfing and living on the streets, a school counsellor suggested she contact Visionwest – within...

Virginia’s Story – Finding the Key to Good Money Management

The presence of stress leading up to each payday as Virginia worried about how she was going to get through the coming week led her to contact Visionwest Money Mentors. Despite initial fears, she now says it’s the best thing she could have done. It was a friend who...

Terangiataahua’s Story – Appreciation for a life transformed

Terangiataahua's first visit to Visionwest was for a kai parcel, but she left with a booked meeting with the Whānau Centre Support Navigator for further wraparound support and to begin a journey which would change their lives forever. I was a bit lost. The only thing...

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...