After a lifetime of domestic abuse, alcohol and drugs, Sione* and Alisi* are working hard to free themselves of violence and get their tamariki back. This courageous couple shared their story with us. “We both came from backgrounds of domestic violence,” says Sione. “Growing up, I’ve seen it all – violence, alcohol and drugs within our…

Whaea’s story is a wonderful example of our mahi in action. Our Pouhono service supports this 78-year-old kaumātua to access a range of health services, improve her living circumstances, manage her weekly living expenses and reconnect with whānau. When talking to one of our Pouhono kaimahi, Whaea shared memories of her younger self and a…

After a long history of trauma and violence, Rowena* and Moana* are now on a path towards healing and restoring their whānau, thanks to the support and guidance of our kaimahi. Rowena was a victim of physical and psychological abuse from a previous relationship and her two tamariki had been removed from her care and…