Pūrerehua Transformation Service: Recovery, Resilience, and a New Beginning
For years, she worked hard to keep life looking steady while quietly struggling with substance use and an unhealthy relationship. Reaching out for support marked the beginning of a long […]
Read MoreSouthern Stop Smoking Service: Maxine's Journey From Nicotine Addiction to a Healthier Life
From starting smoking at 13 years’ old to cycling through vaping, illness and relapse, Maxine’s journey shows how hard quitting can be, and how the right support can change everything. […]
Read MoreHiwa-i-te-rangi and Art Therapy: Finding Safety, Support and Community at Ngā Kete
I grew up carrying a lot. I was sent to Gloriavale as a young teen, while dealing with rejection at home, and navigating my own identity. For years, I never […]
Read MoreTransition Service: A Fresh Start
Change can come slowly, then all at once. For one young person preparing to move towns, the journey to this point has been shaped by early years in care, the […]
Read MoreACC Navigation: Pat Larmer
“I Didn’t Know Help Like That Was Out There” Life can change in an instant. For a hardworking oyster fisherman from Bluff, a simple misstep after a long day on […]
Read MoreCancer Kaiarahi: My Words, My Way, My Voice
*This client wishes to remain anonymous I knew I had cancer before I was officially diagnosed. I can’t help but wonder if the things I’ve endured and overcome have contributed […]
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