Housing is a human right
Moira Lawler: A passionate and fearless advocate for people experiencing homelessness
Lifewise outgoing chief executive Moira Lawler reflects on the last six years as a founding leader and champion for Housing First. Every time we talk about chronic homelessness, people say what about families with children? When we talk about support in New Zealand,...
People should never be discharged into homelessness
Adelaide Zero Co-Chair Louise Miller-Frost, who also runs a women’s crisis accommodation service Catherine House, advocates for systems change that ensures prevention and early intervention in the quest to end homelessness in Australia. “People exiting prison,...
Connection between trauma and health not well-understood
Trauma is the biggest obstacle for Housing First whānau accessing the health care they need, according to Dr Richard Davies from the Calder Centre.
From Hollywood to Housing First – introducing Clarielle Chang
A deep and longstanding interest in what motivates people has seen Housing First Auckland’s new Business Analyst Clarielle Chang work in roles seemingly very diverse but all with people at the centre.
Housing First frontline staff’s role in supporting rough sleepers’ health
The life-expectancy of rough sleepers is decades younger than those sheltered with poor access to medical care a major factor in premature death.