Kathleen Filo | Housing Manager at Porirua Whānau Centre

For many whānau, finding a safe and secure home is becoming increasingly difficult. For one solo mum raising a son with autism, losing her rental in Hamilton meant packing up their lives and moving to Wellington with no certainty about what lay ahead. But with support from Porirua Whānau Centre, Chloe and her son have…


For many whānau, finding a safe and secure home is becoming increasingly difficult. For one solo mum raising a son with autism, losing her rental in Hamilton meant packing up their lives and moving to Wellington with no certainty about what lay ahead.

But with support from Porirua Whānau Centre, Chloe and her son have found stability, safety and a place to call home.

We’re joined by Kathleen Filo, Housing Manager at Porirua Whānau Centre, to talk about their journey and the challenges facing whānau in need of housing.

 

 

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