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…
Sifa’s story
Sifa is a SWiS/MASSISS worker who works at Manurewa High School, supporting students throughout their high school years “I love my job and while it can be challenging, every time I help a...
Cecilia’s story
Cecilia, a social worker with Iosis, has been at St Anne’s Catholic School in Manurewa for nearly two years. “Being part of the Iosis SWiS (Social Workers in Schools) team really helps,” she...
Telina & Rodney’s story
Telina and Rodney are currently caring for their first foster child, Kya*, a little girl who is almost two years old. She arrived late one night with nothing but the clothes on her...
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....
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...
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...
