Mia’s Path to Financial Independence
Mia’s Challenge
Mia* turned to Mangere Budgeting Services Trust for support in managing her finances and regaining control over her financial situation. Due to a health condition, she was unable to work and relied on the Job Seeker benefit with disability allowances. Living alone in a rented house, she often felt isolated and uncertain about her future, finding comfort in reading books.
The Difference We Made
Mia was partnered with our financial mentor, Anna, who worked closely with her to understand her relationship with money. Through financial mentoring, Mia identified her spending patterns and learned how to live within her means. Through careful budgeting, she was just covering her expenses but found it challenging to build any financial stability.
Understanding that true financial independence requires more than just budgeting, Anna encouraged Mia to consider increasing her income through employment, provided she received medical clearance.
Together, they set a financial goal: saving for a laptop, which would allow Mia to create a CV and start applying for jobs. To support her savings journey, Mangere Budgeting Services Trust assisted Mia with food support and shopping through our Tātou Social Supermarket This support helped her stay on track toward achieving her goal. Mia remained committed to her goal, diligently saving until she could purchase a laptop. .
With Anna’s guidance, she developed a professional CV and learned how to apply for jobs through online platforms like Seek and employment agencies.
Her hard work has paid off—Mia secured a full-time warehousing job as a forklift driver.
A Brighter Future for Mia
With Anna’s support, Mia gained confidence in managing her finances and achieving the independence she had been striving for. Securing full-time employment was a life-changing milestone, and our financial mentor could not be prouder of Mia’s determination and success.
Mangere Budgeting Services Trust extends our heartfelt gratitude to our partners for their invaluable support. Their contributions have played a vital role in transforming Mia’s life, and without their help, this impact would not have been possible.
* Clients name has been changed to protect their privacy
