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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...
Miro has survived earthquakes, flooding and worst.

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...
John's Housing Story with Visionwest

John’s Story – If I can do it, anyone can do it

John was used to living alone on the streets. He’d been out there on and off since he was a teenager and so it felt quite natural to be bedding down in parks, under bridges, or wherever else he could find a dry space. As he got older, street life got harder but asking...

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