Sharing Wisdom and Inspiring Change

In her 10 years with Aviva Carol has supported thousands of women and children to become safer. Working with people through some of the hardest times in their lives - trauma, grief, fear and hurt.

Findings of The Loft Evaluation

"The word collaboration doesn't even capture it."

Walking with Elly

It was on a walk up the Harry Ell track that Elly gained some insight into her journey to become safe from the violence she had experienced just a year before. On that walk, she reflected on the regeneration process of the Port Hills caused by the fires of 2016, and how quickly nature begins to recover after devastation. The journey to wellbeing wasn’t a simple one to navigate for Elly.

Abby begins to feel safe@home

"When I called Aviva, I don’t remember what I said but I remember your response was one of action. You didn’t see a girl scared, you saw a need of safety and you stepped up.”