The journey for change starts with the first step. When you are ready, we will walk alongside you – guiding, supporting, and celebrating every step of the way.
We are committed to working in partnership with families, schools, and community to encourage self-determination where children and family strengths in culture, language, and wider family are pivotal to our success.
We will care for the well-being of those who seek our support. We welcome all feedback to improve the services we offer.
SWiS work with vulnerable tamariki and their families/whānau. The ultimate goal is to enhance life outcomes for tamariki who’s social and family/whānau circumstances place. Our SWiS staff are based at most Māngere primary and intermediate schools where children and families can easily access their support.
We encourage families/whānau to reach out to our staff for awhi/support when needed and we will work with you to identify your goal areas for change in a way that is child-centred, family/whānau-led and culturally responsive.
Referrals can be made by tamariki and families/whānau (self-referrals), schools, statutory agencies or health and community agencies working with families/whānau. Referrals to the Service are made with the knowledge and consent of families/whānau.
You can contact us through your school office or Call:
09 256 0810 extension 4 or email: referrals@mefsc.org.nz
Our Recovery Room is an innovative way of meeting the needs of families and the wider community through regenerative practice. We receive clothing, household goods, and furniture which we redistribute to our community through a trading system. Our key partners are the Auckland Airport, Junk 2 Go, Ibis Hotels, and the whānau in our community. If you’re in need of clothing, suitcases or other household goods, or if you know people in our community who are, please contact us to make an appointment to visit our Recovery Room. Goods can be exchanged for money, time, skills, networks, and anything else of value to our community.
Our Recovery Room is located at 16-18 Ferguson St, Māngere East. It is open 9am-3pm
*Bookings are subject to availability and are limited. If you are 10 minutes late for an appointment without notifying the team your booking will be cancelled.
Meet some of our Social work team below. Don’t hesitate to contact us.
Liza has over 25 years of Professional Social Work experience working with tamariki and whanau both in New Zealand and overseas. She has worked in communities, medical and mental health hospitals, adoption, foster care, sponsorship, family, child protection, and disability services. She has previous registrations with the Philippines’ Professional Regulation Commission, and the General Social Care Council (United Kingdom) and is currently registered with the Social Workers Registration Board Aotearoa New Zealand.
Liza is passionate about working with individuals who are committed to serving diverse communities and working through ongoing upskilling and professional development.
Liza is a registered, accredited trainer and coordinator of Seasons for Growth (SFG), and Stormbirds Programme under Seasons for Growth Aotearoa New Zealand License Council covering Auckland and the North of Auckland regions.
Liza dedicates her free time as a volunteer to the Cancer Society of Auckland, the Student Volunteer Army, and the NZ Red Cross. She also loves gardening and learning more about Tangata Whenua and our relationship with Papatūānuku.
Creating a brighter future for our children
Manaaki Tangata Team . Encouraging families to achieve fulfilling lives
Taiao Team. Regenerating our place
