Bringing hope, empowerment and a future to those in need in our community.

LIFEWISE is the new name for a charitable organisation that has been assisting Aucklanders for over 150 years.

Formerly known as Methodist Mission Northern, LIFEWISE provides the services and support needed by individuals and families to improve their future.

At the same time LIFEWISE works to address social injustices.

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Our work is all about people...

Though just a young boy, Sam knew that it was best not to annoy adults. more>

Tom had to leave his young family after financial and relationship problems. more>

Bobbi was a young mother in a fragile state, beginning to show signs of mental stress. more>

NEWS

WHAT WE'VE BEEN DOING

Latest newsletter and annual report now available.

Lifewise has recently launched a unique New Zealand initiative that delivers a double dose of feel-good factor. Called Life Giving Gifts, the main objective of the initiative’s creation was to provide a local offering of diverse gift choices that make gift-giving easy, and help turn struggling Kiwis’ lives around. View the catalogue.

101 WAYS TO LIVE WISELY

Strengthening community resilience is not all about big projects. Small actions can make a difference. Here are 101 ideas. Read the ideas and print a poster. (190kb)

DO YOU KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOURS?

A new initiative asks this question of thousands of North Shore residents. Find out how and why here.

ENDING HOMELESSNESS

The national conference took place recently in Christchurch. Find out what happened.

HOMELESS WORLD CUP 2008 - NEW ZEALAND AWARDED BEST NEWCOMER

After seven days of competition, NZ came 40th out of 56 international teams. This is a significant achievement for a 'first time' participating country and contributed to the team being named 'best newcomer', by event organisers. Well done. You can read updates from the week here.

SOCCER - CHANGING LIVES

Participation in sport can change the lives of those experiencing marginalisation and social exclusion. Learn more about how we're using sport to turn lives around.

Listen to Stephen McLuckie, from The LIFEWISE Centre, talk on Radio Live about the forthcoming Homeless World Cup.

Watch the team as they train and prepare for the Cup.

LIFEWISE CELEBRATES THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF 107 CAREGIVERS

Read about the training achievements of just one of LIFEWISE Homecare Services' caregivers on the Scoop website

LIFEWISE SELECTED AS FINALIST FOR SOCIAL HERO AWARD

LIFEWISE's partnership with AUT was selected as a finalist in the 2008 Robin Hood Foundation Social Hero Awards. Want to know why?

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