Housing advocacy and support

We offer a range of healthy housing services to help households in the Wellington region live in warm, dry, safe homes.

Depending on your living situation, we can check your house for free, offer energy advice and discuss health and social support

We offer in-home support for households living with low-income and can connect you with:

✓ Wellington Curtain Bank for free curtains, delivered to your door. 2024 orders have now closed. Please join the waitlist for 2025 if you are eligible.

✓ Well Homes support for child-related housing needs, including safe sleeping

✓ Energy saving advice from our team of helpful assessors

✓ Housing advocacy including support letters to agencies and landlords

✓ Free products like low-energy lighbulbs and draught stopping

✓ Discounts on heat pumps and insulation for qualifying households

Our Healthy Homes team supports anyone living with low-income in all types of housing, including homeowners, renters and people in temporary accommodation.

If you or someone you know would like free in-home support, please fill out the form on this page and we will get in touch to discuss your options or use the contact details below.

Freephone - 0508 78 78 24 ext 4300 or email wellhomes@sustaintrust.org.nz

Sign up here if you, or someone you know, would like free in-home support:

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Phone number

Do you qualify for a Community Services Card or Super Gold Combo Card?

What type of housing do you live in?

Which statement is correct for you?

This helps us select the best service for you

Age or ages of children in household (if any)

For child-focussed healthy housing support

If you are filling out this form on behalf of someone else, please put your contact details below

Advice for Rentals

Does your rental property meet the Healthy Homes Standards?

Rental advice

sUBSIDIES

Warming up your home has never been easier with subsidies on offer.

Subsidies

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The healthy home makeover every family needs

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Housing advocacy and support

We offer a range of healthy housing services to help households in the Wellington region live in warm, dry, safe homes.

Freephone - 0508 78 78 24 ext 4300 or email wellhomes@sustaintrust.org.nz

Contact us

Call us: 0508 78 78 24 (freephone) or 04 385 0500

Email us: customersupport@sustaintrust.org.nz