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…
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...
Jade’s story
Jade is a young mum with a creative streak and an interest in sports. In December 2022 she graduated from Iosis's Merivale Whānau Development Centre. She reflects on what life was like before...
Janelle’s story
Janelle* was a young mum in her early 20s when her debt journey began. She came to Iosis for help about two years later. By then, finance company loan and credit card interest...
Luana’s story
Luana longs to be a positive influence in her sons’ lives—the kind of role model she lacked growing up. She shares how counselling with Iosis has helped her on that path. Luana initially...
Stacy’s story
Stacy, in her early 30s, is mum to five children. She has overcome a lot to have them back in her life, after a period when four of them were in foster care....
