Our transformational approach at work

The best way to highlight the life-changing impact of our mahi is in the words of the whānau we help, and the amazing staff who deliver our programmes and services. Christmas blessings and ka pai to all our staff and whānau – lives are changing for the better.

“For parents, the changes they make personally are reinforced by more positive relationships with their children. When families begin to communicate differently and spend time together in an affectionate, warm and loving way, lives change.”
Diane Crowe, Iosis Group Parenting Programme Facilitator

“Teina and Loni are so easy to talk to and really welcoming. They show you that they can really relate to your situation. In some places you feel like you’re being judged, but not with them. There was no judgement, it was just awesome.“
Ike, Iosis Non-Violence Programme graduate

“I’m graduating with a new perspective on life, about being a parent and about myself. I’m going to break the cycle, so that my daughter has a different life to mine.”
Tyla, Iosis Whānau Centre Graduate

“Iosis was recommended to us and the fostering process has been so much easier than we thought it would be. The support we get is amazing. Our Social Worker visits once a month and I know she’s only a phone call away if there’s something I need.”
Telina & Rodney, Iosis foster parents

“These kids have enough food in their bellies, they’re attending school and they’re learning. The impact of these things will transform the rest of their lives.”
Sifa, Social Worker in Secondary Schools (MASSISS)