Doing what matters
The Wise Group isn’t afraid to tackle the hard issues – it’s about doing what matters and creating fresh possibilities for people, organisations and communities.
Stories of change
Putting mental health at the centre of the Budget
It’s been a big week for our sectors with the Governments response to the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry, followed by the Wellbeing Budget 2019.
Leading the way in the peer-led acute alternative services
The Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern and ministers visited Pathways’ Tupu Ake, to learn more about peer-led services.
Supporting our Pasifika and Māori youth to look after their mental health
Le Va is proud to announce the roll out of The Mental Wealth Project, a mental health literacy programme for young people and their families, offering face-to-face education in schools, sports clubs, churches and communities, complemented by online support.
Te Pou board announces new chief executive
We’re delighted to announce that Rae Lamb has been appointed as the new chief executive of Te Pou o te Whakaaro Nui.
Government investment shifts focus towards permanent housing outcomes
The Government’s announcement to continue investing in existing and new Housing First programmes recognises the growing body of New Zealand evidence that Housing First, which prioritises permanent housing outcomes, is one of the best approaches for ending chronic homelessness.
Culturally appropriate responses needed to address Māori homelessness
The full report from last year’s first Auckland-wide Point in Time count was released today by Auckland Council and the Housing First Auckland Collective.