Who we've helped
Mereana’s story
When mounting debts were causing massive stress for solo mum, Mereana, she turned to our Financial Mentor for help – and began to turn her life around. A solo mum to two girls aged ten and six years old, Mereana rents a Kāinga Ora home in Manurewa. She contacted Iosis for help…
Tyla’s story
After surviving a traumatic childhood and two abusive relationships, Tyla is determined that her young daughter will have a different life than hers. 27-year-old Tyla had a very unhappy childhood – both of...
Korrine’s story
After a lifetime of transience, abuse and drugs, the Iosis Whānau Centre has shown Korrine how to create a better, safer life for her children. A 30-year old mother with five children, Korrine...
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...
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...
