On 1 December 2026, Te Ārai Palliative Care and End of Life Research Group will host TOA: The Hidden Power of People Experiencing Homelessness in Shaping End-of-Life Care, an exhibition showcasing artwork created by whānau from Te Tāpui Atawhai Auckland City Mission.
The exhibition is the culmination of a research project led by Associate Professor Jackie Robinson and Dr Stella Black exploring the impact of homelessness on care at the end of life. Through art and storytelling, participants have shared their experiences, insights, and aspirations, helping to shine a light on voices that are often overlooked in health and social care conversations.
Alongside the artwork, visitors will learn about the research project’s use of creative and transformative methods of engagement and view an end-of-life planning resource focused on legacy and remembrance that was co-designed with whānau experiencing homelessness in Auckland.
We warmly invite staff, students, practitioners, community organisations, and members of the public to join us at the exhibition and celebrate the creativity, resilience, and expertise of people with lived experience of homelessness. Some artwork may also be available for purchase on the day.
TOA Exhibition Tuesday 1 December 2026 | 10.00am-5.00pm
The Atrium, University of Auckland, Grafton Campus, Building 505, 85 Park Road, Grafton.