Fire highlights the need for action on youth homelessness

Sep 18, 2014 | News

General Manager of social development agency, Lifewise, says: “Youth homelessness is, sadly, a growing issue. It’s worse in the current economic climate with the numbers of families living in poverty, but it’s also an increasing problem in Auckland and Christchurch in...

Elderly out on the street? (published 27/8/14)

Sep 17, 2014 | News

Councillors will debate the proposal’s merits tomorrow but already senior citizen advocates are vowing to fight the move, saying any selloff could see Hamilton’s most vulnerable end up on the street. Read the full story on Stuff here.
State of the Sector Survey 2014 snapshot

State of the Sector Survey 2014 snapshot

Sep 16, 2014 | Reports & Articles

Introduction Over the past few months and in the lead up to the 2014 General Election, ComVoices has consistently received feedback from community organisations that they are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet. To help us gain more clarity around the...