Charlotte still misses her baby brother

If only she had help understanding what happened to him.

Two year-old Joel and his family are in crisis

Joel's* life-threatening condition is taking a toll on everyone - and they have nowhere to turn for relief.

At just 14 years old, Terry was an accomplished burglar

A targeted education programme that identifies the strengths and weaknesses of troubled youth can turn their lives around.

Amy's death was no accident

Another ten children, just like Amy, will die from physical abuse in New Zealand in the next year.

Getting a licence breaks barriers

Chris* was suffering from depression and had been out of work for two years. He was on a sickness benefit and feeling pretty down on his luck. He was sure finding work would help but with only a restricted driver's licence, could he get a job and keep it?

Helping others find their way

Visually impaired and struggling with depression and anorexia, Renee discovered Pilates and a road to healing. Now she wants to help others.

There's no Christmas for Tim this year

Tim lives by himself and suffers from depression. Every day is a struggle for him at the moment and he doesn't have contact with family or friends, especially at Christmas. 

Brendon is living his dream...let's help him keep it

When Brendon told people in hospital that he wanted to be a DJ, some people scoffed at him.

"You're delusional," some said. "You can't even look after yourself, let alone run a radio show."

There's no need for people to feel desperately alone

John* was depressed, isolated and felt desperately alone. But the gift of a computer opened a new world and put him in touch with those people who could help him the most.

One day in Christchurch, I just fell apart...

Michelle had been the strong one since the February earthquake in Christchurch. She had been strong for her young twin girls; strong for her partner who lost his job and his house. Then one day, it all fell apart.