Stories of Hope

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

The focus on family and the holistic approach to nurturing tamariki in all areas – physical emotional, social, and spiritual – are reasons Carmen and her husband value Eden Cottage and the time their son spends there....

In 2013, when she felt her finances were out of control, Tee took what was an enormous step for her; she reached out for help. Now she’s part of the Visionwest family and a Whai Manaaki Kai regular......

In 2021, just eight months after moving his family into their West Auckland property, Trushar’s house was flooded and they lost many household items. Trushar admits it was an inconvenience but nothing like the trauma the family experienced on 27...

Tereanna never expected to find herself “homeless,” but that was before the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods. After her whānau lost their home and all their possessions, she came to Visionwest looking for accommodation, but she discovered so...

Shekainah was all smiles last April, as one of ten students graduating from the latest He Poutama Rangatahi course. Shekainah thanked her tutors and Visionwest, “My awesome tutors and the teams from housing, food support and counselling – I thank...

Stacey was apprehensive about letting someone advise her about her finances; she thought a budget advisor would dictate what she could do with her money. Her first visit to Visionwest Money Mentors changed both her mind and her life.....

Meeting Cameron is a reminder that a positive attitude and a humble spirit willing to accept support when it’s needed, coupled with help from people who have experience and expertise in home healthcare, can add up to a life that is an inspiration...

“I certainly couldn’t live at home without support, there’s absolutely no question about it. The deterioration in my eyesight and my overall health mean I wouldn’t even want to try and think about being without my home healthcare ladies.”...

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 tough times....