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Sandra’s Story – Confidence, Love and a Home

Sandra’s Story – Confidence, Love and a Home

Sandra says she feels confident in herself and believes that the best in life, love and happiness is ahead of her. That’s pretty exciting for someone who, just a short time ago, was homeless and living in emergency accommodation on the outskirts of...

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Visionwest Waka Whakakitenga – Shared Leadership Launch

Visionwest Waka Whakakitenga – Shared Leadership Launch

At Visionwest Waka Whakakitenga, embedding shared leadership principles into the heart of the organisation involved the adoption of a shared leadership model alongside a kaupapa Māori framework. On Thursday 8 August 2024, a special event was held at Glen Eden Baptist Church to celebrate this hugely significant step in which Lisa Woolley and Matua Fred Astle embarked on their shared roles as Tumu Whakarae and Tumu respectively to lead the Visionwest Waka.

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Joes’ Story – Help when it was needed

Joes’ Story – Help when it was needed

Joe’s chronic illness came on suddenly and not only robbed him of his ability to work; it brought with it a variety of issues relating to housing, health and hardship. A chance meeting led him to Visionwest and the support he required. It was...

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

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....

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Amo’s Story – Back on Track

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...

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Cassie’s Story – From Homelessness to Whare Hiwa

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...

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