How we've helped

Elizabeth’s story

After a tough start in life and years of battling addictions, domestic violence and unhealthy relationships, Elizabeth was determined to change, for her children. Elizabeth was the youngest of six children raised by a solo mum. She was put into foster care several times in her early childhood and returned to…

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Aharei’s story

A mum to two children by the age of 17, Aharei had a very unhappy childhood. She spent most of her early years in foster care with relatives, where she was sexually abused....
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Mana’s story

After being sexually abused as a child by her stepfather, Mana spent much of her childhood in foster care. Through our programmes, she has learnt to break the cycle of abuse, and become...
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Enabling safer outcomes for families

This recent police report concerning a family harm incident in South Auckland demonstrates the power of having a multi-disciplinary team working with our most vulnerable families. When Tania from Iosis stepped in, she...
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Amanda’s story

Determined to become a better parent, Amanda has overcome a life of domestic violence, drug use and unhealthy relationships – and is planning a new life with her daughter – thanks to the...
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Saanvi’s story

Saanvi* is a mother to two teenage girls, aged 18 and 13  years. Like many parents, family life became very challenging when her youngest daughter, Aisha*, began to spend more and more time...
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Chip’s story

Chip describes himself as a ‘hands on’ sort of bloke, who likes nothing better than collecting and restoring old stuff. He recently emailed Iosis, to thank us for a programme he initially vehemently...
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