How we've helped
Ofa’s story
After six months at the Iosis Whānau Centre, Ofa has ditched her drug habit and learned how to become a better, safer mother to her two tamariki, for good. 23-year-old Ofa has two boys aged under five, both of whom are in her care at the Iosis Whānau Centre. Despite not…
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...