Wellington Region homelessness is associated with a range of poor social and economic outcomes.
Homelessness is driven by structural issues and system failures (such as poverty, a lack of affordable housing, limited supply, discrimination, welfare support issue and lack of employment issues) and individual vulnerabilities or circumstances (such as trauma, exposure to family violence, mental health, addictions, relationship breakdowns, ill health and episodes of imprisonment).
Outcome and aims
Tuatahi Navigators will assist where people need more support. They will co-ordinate services and provide ongoing support for people with a housing need and will work with providers, health professionals, government agencies and community organisations to ensure clients receive the support they need.
Engage with clients and whanau to understand circumstances that have led them to be homeless
To develop a tailored, strengths-based plan
Identify support needed
Facilitate moving family/whanau from an emergency housing motel to a sustainable long-term home