Distressingly his wife, who is not on a NZ passport and needs a visa, has had to remain in Australia, separated from her children. The family do not know when they will be reunited.
He has enrolled his three children into the Early Childhood Centre at De Paul House and they are keen participants. The children love the toy-lending library at the centre which keeps them entertained at home.
Michael has clear plans for his family’s future including a home, work, education and reuniting with his wife. De Paul House will support them to ensure sustainability and successful integration into their local community.
They provide emergency housing, social support services and learning opportunities for vulnerable and marginalised families. They provide a twelve-week residential programme which aims to provide families access to social workers, early childcare facilities, a learning centre and a kids club. Their mission is to keep family’s united in a safe and dignified environment, help them address the issues that have led them to being homeless, and have them leave to successfully re-establish themselves in the community. Need help, then contact the team at De Paul House:
Phone (09) 480 5959 or email admin@depaulhouse.org.nz
