RESOURCES
“To enable all people in Aotearoa to live violence free.”
AGE CONCERN
Age Concern New Zealand is a not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to promoting the quality of life and well-being of older people, advocating positive healthy ageing for people of all ages. Age Concern has information and advice on Elder Abuse, and resources for those working with older people, who are concerned about violence.
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CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
This service provides free to all individuals, an impartial and confidential service of information, guidance and support. They aim to ensure that individuals do not suffer through ignorance of their rights and responsibilities, the services available or through an inability to express their needs effectively.
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COMMUNITY LAW
COMMUNITY LAW
They provide legal information, advice and assistance, promote legal education and law reform and in some cases represent people in court. These services are usually provided free to eligible members of the public. Check with your local community law centre to see what services they offer.
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FAMILY COURT
FAMILY COURT
The Family Court aims to help people sort out their own issues that do not always involve going to court. This link can provide further information on what the Family Court does.
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IMMIGRATION
NEW ZEALAND
IMMIGRATION
NEW ZEALAND
Immigration New Zealand’s official website for services and information about settling and working in Aotearoa/New Zealand
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KAINGA ORA - HOME AND COMMUNITIES
KAINGA ORA - HOME AND COMMUNITIES
Housing New Zealand - Kainga Ora provides New Zealanders with access to good quality, affordable homes. It is also the New Zealand government’s main advisor on housing, and services related to housing.
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KAPITI WOMEN'S CENTRE
KAPITI WOMEN'S CENTRE
Kapiti Women’s Centre is a warm, safe, caring environment for women to come and enjoy. They provide a range of services either free or at very low cost.
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MINISTRY FOR CHILDREN -
ORANGA TAMARIKI
Ministry for Children manage a wide range of services to carry out statutory and preventative social work practice.
They also fund and support a wide range of community-based social services, with a focus on children, young people and families in need of support. Their services include working with families/whānau, community agencies and other professionals to:
Protect children
Manage young offenders
Ensure that children in need are secure and cared for
Help families maintain and strengthen their child-rearing role
Facilitate the adoption process
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They also fund and support a wide range of community-based social services, with a focus on children, young people and families in need of support. Their services include working with families/whānau, community agencies and other professionals to:
TE KUPENGA WHAKAOTI MAHI PATUNGA
NATIONAL NETWORK OF FAMILY VIOLENCE SERVICES
TE KUPENGA WHAKAOTI MAHI PATUNGA
NATIONAL NETWORK OF FAMILY VIOLENCE SERVICES
Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga / National Network of Family Violence Services is a federation of community agencies offering men’s violence and abuse prevention programmes, support and education programmes for women who have experienced domestic violence, programmes for youth and community education on domestic violence prevention.
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NEW ZEALAND
FAMILY VIOLENCE CLEARINGHOUSE
NEW ZEALAND FAMILY VIOLENCE CLEARINGHOUSE
The New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse (NZFVC) is the national centre for collating and disseminating information about domestic and family violence in Aotearoa New Zealand. The NZFVC provides information and resources for people working towards the elimination of family violence. It specialises in New Zealand research and information with some international material also being included.
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NEW ZEALAND POLICE
NGĀ PIRIHIMANA O AOTEAROA
NZ POLICE - NGĀ PIRIHIMANA O AOTEAROA
New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for reducing crime and enhancing community safety
For Emergency 111 services: click here
For information of your local Police station: click here
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For Emergency 111 services: click here
For information of your local Police station: click here
OPEN HOME FOUNDATION
TE WHARE KAUPAPA ĀWHINA
OPEN HOME FOUNDATION
TE WHARE KAUPAPA ĀWHINA
Social work support and where necessary, foster care.
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PORIRUA WHĀNAU CENTRE
PORIRUA WHĀNAU CENTRE
Provides integrated services to families who are in need of support, including early childhood education and family support.
Porirua Whānau Centre host the Porirua Community Family Violence Prevention Network Coordinator who is an advocate for children and youth who witness family violence and offer free support for families that have family violence as an issue.
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Porirua Whānau Centre host the Porirua Community Family Violence Prevention Network Coordinator who is an advocate for children and youth who witness family violence and offer free support for families that have family violence as an issue.
REFUGEE & MIGRANT SERVICES
(NZ RED CROSS)
REFUGEE & MIGRANT SERVICES - NZ RED CROSS
New Zealand Red Cross provides practical support for refugees once they arrive in Aotearoa, as well as a wide range of services to assist refugees with the many challenges of adjusting to a new culture and society.
These services include: advice, information and advocacy; crisis intervention and home-based family support programmes; community orientation; community linkages and referrals services; and volunteer training, deployment and support.
Their professional staff include social workers, cross-cultural workers and trainers of community volunteers.
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These services include: advice, information and advocacy; crisis intervention and home-based family support programmes; community orientation; community linkages and referrals services; and volunteer training, deployment and support.
Their professional staff include social workers, cross-cultural workers and trainers of community volunteers.
REFUGEE TRAUMA RECOVERY
(NZ RED CROSS)
REFUGEE TRAUMA RECOVERY & WELLBEING
Mental Health, Counselling and Wellbeing specialist services for refugees who have experienced trauma and/or torture.
Refugees As Survivors New Zealand - click here (based in Auckland)
Refugee Trauma Recovery (NZ Red Cross):
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Refugees As Survivors New Zealand - click here (based in Auckland)
Refugee Trauma Recovery (NZ Red Cross):
THE SALVATION ARMY
THE SALVATION ARMY
Providing help for families and individuals in need each year with budgeting advice, food and clothing assistance, life skills programmes and other comfort and support.
“We are no ordinary army. Since 1883, The Salvation Army has fought poverty and social and spiritual distress in New Zealand.”
“At The Salvation Army, we are committed to our mission of caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society.”
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“We are no ordinary army. Since 1883, The Salvation Army has fought poverty and social and spiritual distress in New Zealand.”
“At The Salvation Army, we are committed to our mission of caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society.”
SAMARITANS AOTEAROA/NZ
SAMARITANS AOTEAROA/NZ
Samaritans is a free service available 24 hours a day for people who want confidential listening and support
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SKYLIGHT
SKYLIGHT
Skylight help provide a full spectrum of care for children and young people to deal with change, loss, trauma and grief.
Supporting children, young people, and their whānau to navigate through tough times by building resilient individuals and communities.
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Supporting children, young people, and their whānau to navigate through tough times by building resilient individuals and communities.
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES
Provides better coordinated support for families/whānau by using an interagency case management approach.
For families/whānau with children under 17 who are working with two or more government or community organisations.
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For families/whānau with children under 17 who are working with two or more government or community organisations.
TE KOROWAI AROHA WHĀNAU SERVICES
Te Korowai Aroha Whānau Services (Porirua)
Te Korowai Aroha Whānau Services is a kaupapa Māori community organisation utilising Te Ao Māori principles and practices to work with whānau and communities.
Their services include counselling, advocacy and social services support within the community of Porirua.
04 237 9205
Their services include counselling, advocacy and social services support within the community of Porirua.
04 237 9205
VICTIM SUPPORT (MANAAKI TĀNGATA)
Manaaki Tāngata - Victim Support
A free, nationwide 24/7 service that provides emotional and practical support, information, referral to other support services and advocacy for the rights of victims.
This support helps people find strength, hope and safety in the face of grief and trauma at what may be the worst time of their life - to feel informed and empowered to cope with the impact.
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This support helps people find strength, hope and safety in the face of grief and trauma at what may be the worst time of their life - to feel informed and empowered to cope with the impact.
WORK AND INCOME
WORK AND INCOME (Ministry of Social Development)
Work and Income helps job seekers and pays income support on behalf of the Government. This includes superannuation payments to retired people, administration of war pensions as well as residential care and support subsidies, including the Community Services Card.
Other services also include Emergency Housing, International Services, and the Enterprising Communities grants programme.
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Other services also include Emergency Housing, International Services, and the Enterprising Communities grants programme.
PORIRUA WOMEN & FAMILY CENTRE
poriruawomenandfamilycentre.org.nz
The Porirua Women & Family Centre is a space for wāhine and their whānau to nurture their wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment.
They offer a number of FREE workshops that are consistently changing to meet the needs of the community.
TE KOROWAI AROHA WHANAU SERVICES
04 237 9205
Since 1993 we have been providing Kaupapa counselling and social service support within the community of Porirua. We do so because of our philosophy of helping people help themselves.