You have nowhere else to turn to. It’s like you have no hope. You’re just in the midst of somewhere you don’t know where to go. That's how Vaasa remembers life when she and her husband were waiting for the outcome of their permanent residency application, and while...

When Sereana moved to Auckland, she was excited about creating a home of her own for her children.Having lived with her parents, she longed for independence but the transition brought unexpected challenges. She was now responsible for rent, bills, and every other...

Evangeline almost didn’t come through the door. A friend had been gently encouraging her to visit Visionwest. She remembers they kept saying, “Even if you just want to talk to someone, go.”  But Evangeline was unconvinced. She felt she should be about to manage as a...