Our Latest News

There is always something happening at DCM. We love to keep you updated about our mahi. The best way to keep in touch is via our Ngā Kōrero newsletter (sign up below) and our social media.

Our most recent Ngā Kōrero, ‘Real Change Happens When We Work Together’ introduces some of our amazing housing partners.

We also love sharing what we have been up to on social media. See a few pics from our Instagram below and you can also find us on Facebook and YouTube.

We are on the lookout for art supplies to support an upcoming creative wānanga with our whānau. This will be a two-day cultural workshop to provide a creative restorative space for our whānau. If you have any secondhand, good quality, art supplies
A smiley snapshot from last year of Natalia our Manahautū and Elizabeth Lester (CE of Dwell Housing Trust) signing our partnership agreement. Keep an ear out for further updates once our first Housing First whānau move into Dwell homes. To learn mo
We're proud to share this beautiful portrait of one of our whānau. A series of these photos taken by the awesome @amberjaynebain are displayed in our Kahikatea meeting room, adding mana to the space. Thank you to Amber and all the whānau involved.
We are currently recruiting an AOD Counsellor to join our Te Awatea service. Please note we are looking for someone with a relevant AOD qualification and DAPAANZ registration. Link in bio. Applications close on Friday 2nd February.
Our Foodbank provides essential support to people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in Wellington. With the rising cost of living, we have seen the demand for food increase and need your help in keeping our shelves stocked. (Please remember t
We want to take a second to say a huge THANK YOU to all the volunteers and donors who allow us to keep doing our critical work. This is just a small snapshot of some of the lovely folks who supported us this year - from an epic young lad who organis
Our hours look a little different over the next few weeks: Te Hāpai and our Foodbank services will be operating as normal (aside from the four days we are shut), but with reduced staff. Te Aro Health will not be running an outreach clinic over the
In 2025 DCM... Provided over 6oo kai parcels for whānau in need. Saw over 900 people come through our Te Hāpai space. 130 DCM whānau received support through Te Awatea (our counselling and addiction services). Supported around 60 rough sleeping w
We are excited to introduce Natalia Cleland as our new Manahautū (Director) here at DCM!! Natalia is a familiar face in our community having been with us since starting as a social worker here in 2017. Standing on the shoulders of DCM leaders befor
Our small but mighty foodbank supplies over 2500 bags of groceries every year to Wellington's most marginalised residents. Up 430 parcels from the year before, the need is greater than ever, and as we approach the festive season, we're asking for sup