Wellington Homeless Women's Trust

Te Whare Nukunoa has been at capacity most months this year! Over August and September our service provided 762 safe bed nights, and we supported 24 women with a safe room, warm home-cooked food every day and hands-on supportive care, while also successfully transitioning 5 tenants into more suitable housing situations. However, it's not all good news; a shocking statistic also showed that we had over 24 referrals over these months, which is a huge increase compared to previous months this year – unfortunately, we cannot help all of these applicants, but we do our best to support and guide based on their unique situation. Thank you to our community for supporting our mahi, your help is needed more than ever and allows us to continue providing key services to women experiencing varied degrees of homelessness! #WHWT #ImpactReport #August2024 #September2024

Recently we held a big event for our tenants, our staff and some of the board members of Te Whare Nukunoa. This event was named 'Me, Myself and I' by Hiria, our General Manager, to celebrate the present and past tenants of Te Whare Nukunoa. The purpose of 'Me, Myself and I' was to acknowledge the journeys that many of the women who have come through our doors are on and to celebrate the progress that all have made in their lives. Some of the tenants showcased artworks they've been creating, we enjoyed singing our hearts out to a few karaoke classics! And some of our wahine stood and shared writings of their harrowing but inspiring journeys with poems and short stories. We all shared beautiful kai that was provided by the Soup Kitchen and enjoyed specialty dishes by our own staff. It was a special event for us all to reflect and connect with the many stories and experiences that sit within Te Whare Nukunoa, from board members, staff and tenants. What a wonderful day and thanks to everyone who made it happen! #WHWT #November2024

Join me as we launch the Coalition to End Women’s Homelessness research report into the experiences and solutions to the growing issue of homelessness for women. Date: December 5, 2024 Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Venue: Legislative Council Chamber, Parliament Buildings, Molesworth Street, Wellington. Hosted by the Minister for Women Nicola Grigg we will share our research, based on interviews with women and frontline workers, and comparative analysis between 2018 and 2023 Census data using the Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI). Living unhoused and unsafe is a reality for over 50,000 women in Aotearoa New Zealand, with evidence showing wāhine Māori, younger women with children and increasingly older women are most impacted. Please RSVP by 27 November (necessary for Parliament's security): https://lnkd.in/g8cZaehR Victoria Crockford Helen Robinson Caroline Herewini Clare Foundation Alice Montague Rhonda Richardson Lynne Golds Milly T. Jane Brown Gill Hood Kirsten (KP) Patterson #homelessness Wellington Homeless Women's Trust #women #genderequity #genderequality #leadership

At Te Whare Nukunoa, The Wellington Homeless Women’s Trust, we believe advocacy is about more than just amplifying voices—it’s about walking alongside wāhine as they navigate a social system that can often feel overwhelming and impersonal. Our role goes beyond providing safe, temporary accommodation. We work to empower the women we support, helping them access the resources, services, and opportunities they need to rebuild their lives. Whether it’s connecting with housing providers, navigating healthcare, or understanding legal rights, we stand as advocates and allies as much as we can. The social system can be complex and convoluted, but no one should have to face it alone. Advocacy is a crucial lifeline – helping wāhine feel seen, heard, and supported. Through our guidance and their resilience, we aim to help navigate these systems to ensure they respond to the people they are meant to serve. #WHWT #WALK #AdvocacyInAction #WomensSupport #NavigatingChange #CommunityCare – StudioC Design

Thank you Jess Stuart for your support and for thinking of us during this trying time in our city. It really means a lot to our whare. For all our followers living in Wellington, check out Jess's website and use the promo code WLG for 50% off all of her books. All proceeds will go towards helping our whare continue its services and enable us to support more women experiencing homelessness in our community. https://lnkd.in/g8T35VmP

Yesterday we observed the international World Homelessness Day. As part of this, the Coalition to End Women’s Homelessness (CEWH) announced their plans to shine a light on women's experiences of housing deprivation in Aotearoa New Zealand. The press release highlights that "living unhoused and unsafe is a reality for over 50,000* women, with evidence showing wāhine Māori, younger women with children and increasingly older women are most impacted." We are very proud to be a contributor to this research and are very excited to see what the research shows alongside the recent 2023 census results. The full report is due to be published at the end of November. Please read the full press release below, and keep an eye out for the full report–coming soon. https://lnkd.in/gaUNAU77 Jo Cribb, Lynne Golds, Cynthia K., Jane Brown, Rhonda Richardson, Milly T., Hiria Tareha, Gill Hood, Victoria Crockford, Angela Bingham

Today, on World Homeless Day, we reflect on the challenges faced by homeless women in our community and the importance of organisations that are taking action. For the women we serve, it's about breaking the cycle—Trauma, addiction, mental health struggles, and isolation are some of the complex barriers faced daily, making it essential for us to provide not just housing but comprehensive, compassionate support. Every woman deserves a safe place to rebuild her life and we are here to offer that support. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Coalition to End Women’s Homelessness for including the Wellington Homeless Women's Trust in their upcoming research report (Full report out soon). RESEARCH ARTICLE – https://lnkd.in/gaUNAU77 Their work helps amplify the voices of women experiencing homelessness, shedding light on the unique challenges they face and highlighting the actions happening on the frontline that are generating success. Together, along with many others, we are working towards a future where every woman has access to the safe, stable housing and support services she needs to thrive. Let’s commit to making homelessness a thing of the past. #WorldHomelessDay #EmpowerWomen #EndHomelessness #WellingtonHomelessWomensTrust #WHWT

Te Whare Nukunoa was very busy over the last few winter months. Now that spring has sprung, we can look back and see how much of an impact our service has made during the tougher months of the year. Over June and July we provided a massive 711 safe bed nights, we supported 25 women by providing a safe room, warm food every day and hands-on supportive care, while also successfully transitioning 6 tenants into their new homes. These were big achievements for our whare and our team, we can't wait to see how the next chapter unfolds for those special wāhine who have transitioned out. Thank you to our supportive community for supporting our mahi, your help allows us to continue providing important services to those who need it most! #WHWT #ImpactReport #June2024 #July2024

Big thanks and appreciation to the teams down at Z Miramar, Z Vivian St, Z Remutaka and Z Energy NZ for supporting Te Whare Nukunoa over the past month. Once again it’s been an amazing month of support, clearly evident in the amount of votes made by the Wellington community at each location. Good in the Hood is such a special initiative to be a part of – We are very blessed. The community support goes a long way and the donations will help us support many more women experiencing homelessness. Thank you to everyone who voted for us at all three locations, you’re all superstars! #GITH #goodinthehood #community #WHWT

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is here and this week is an opportunity for us to acknowledge and celebrate te reo Māori as a taonga, a national treasure of Aotearoa. Taking a moment to reflect on how language connects us to our culture, history and identity is how we ensure te reo Māori continues to flourish in everyday life. For wāhine we support, many of who are whakapapa Māori – te reo Māori plays a vital role in creating a sense of belonging and community. By embracing te reo Māori in our whare, we not only honor the indigenous language of this land but also promote inclusivity and respect for all cultural backgrounds. At Te Whare Nukunoa, we aim to foster an environment where te reo Māori is used regularly and is appreciated. As we acknowledge Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, everyone can participate in their own way, whether learning a new word, understanding its deeper cultural significance, or simply being open to listening. By doing so, we build a stronger, more connected community where everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, feels empowered and valued. Kia kaha te reo Māori ake ake ake – thank you for joining us in celebrating te reo Māori - A FOREVER LANGUAGE.