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Keep up with the latest news and stories about the work we’re doing to help people in our communities.
Rotorua Homeless Head Count will help inform discussion – Rotorua Daily Post
Organisations around Rotorua have banded together to try and get a clear picture of homelessness in the city - and what can be done about it. Reporter Zizi Sparks found out more.
LinkPeople agency helps Rotorua mum of six into permanent rental home – Rotorua Daily Post
Te Rakohikohiko Tumata is now living in a private rental property with her children, after being helped by LinkPeople's housing team. Reporter Stephanie Arthur-Worsop met with Te Rakohikohiko to find out more.
Community workers double down to find homeless residents place to sleep – 1 NEWS
When a rough sleeper died on the steps of a Manurewa church last winter, community workers doubled down to find homeless residents somewhere to sleep. Yvonne Tahana met with Rami Alrudaini to find out how LinkPeople have been supporting the community.
Sleeping rough in Manurewa: Six more homeless moved into housing – Manukau Courier
Reporter Chris Harrowell caught up with Rami Alrudaini from LinkPeople to find out more about how Housing First is housing people sleeping rough in Manurewa, as part of a community-wide response to homelessness in its town centre.
Webhealth has closed
The Webhealth online directory has closed. However, LinkPeople will continue to support the wellbeing of the people in our communities by linking them to healthy and affordable homes and appropriate services.
LinkPeople staff helping south Auckland’s homeless into suitable housing – Manukau Courier
LinkPeople have helped 39 homeless people into accommodation since the Government and Auckland Council launched the Housing First Auckland initiative earlier this year.