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Te Whare Oranga Wairua - Māori Women's Refuge
Refuge Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Kaupapa Māori, Social
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Description
Our Kaupapa is to empower and support whānau-ora (wellness) for those who choose to live free from violence and abuse in all its forms.
Te Whare Oranga Wairua Māori Women's Refuge provides free and confidential services as listed below-
- Intervention Services: Community Support and Advocacy - with Courts, Police, Immigration, Government social agencies such as Oranga Tamariki (OT); and Work and Income (WINZ) - Counselling - Alternative Healing
- Crisis Intervention Services: - 24/7 Information & Advice - Assessment for entry into safe housing escaping or witnessing Domestic Violence - Residential Safe Housing
- Domestic Violence Education Programmes for Wahine, Tāne & Tamariki
- 24/7 Crisis Line: 0800 Refuge - 0800 733 843 - Prompt response
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Need help now? Call us for information, advice and support about domestic violence as well as (24/7) help in a crisis. Crisis Line: 0800 REFUGE (0800 733 843)
Make an appointment
Referral
Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No charges apply.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Our Crisis Line operates 24/7: Call 0800 Refuge - 0800 733 843
We are closed for the Christmas period from dates Friday 22nd December - Monday 8th Jan 2024. Our Crisis Line remains accessible throughout.
Office hours
| Monday - Friday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
Services Provided
We provide free, confidential support including 24/7 crisis support, information and advice. We also provide intervention services and Domestic Violence Education Programmes for Wahine, Tāne and Tamariki
We provide free, confidential support including 24/7 crisis support, information and advice. We also provide intervention services and Domestic Violence Education Programmes for Wahine, Tāne and Tamariki
- Counselling
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Victim support
We provide free, confidential support including 24/7 crisis support, information and advice. We also provide intervention services and Domestic Violence Education Programmes for Wahine, Tāne and Tamariki
We provide Community Support and Advocacy - with Courts, Police, Immigration, Government social agencies such as Oranga Tamariki (OT); and Work and Income (WINZ
We provide Community Support and Advocacy - with Courts, Police, Immigration, Government social agencies such as Oranga Tamariki (OT); and Work and Income (WINZ
We provide Community Support and Advocacy - with Courts, Police, Immigration, Government social agencies such as Oranga Tamariki (OT); and Work and Income (WINZ
24/7 crisis intervention and assessment for entry into safe housing escaping or witnessing Domestic Violence
24/7 crisis intervention and assessment for entry into safe housing escaping or witnessing Domestic Violence
24/7 crisis intervention and assessment for entry into safe housing escaping or witnessing Domestic Violence
Service types: Abuse and violence support, Advocacy, Counselling, Education and training, Family / whānau support, Information & support, Kaupapa Māori, Refuge, Stopping violence services.
Service types: Abuse and violence support, Advocacy, Counselling, Education and training, Family / whānau support, Information & support, Kaupapa Māori, Refuge, Stopping violence services.
Service types: Abuse and violence support, Advocacy, Counselling, Education and training, Family / whānau support, Information & support, Kaupapa Māori, Refuge, Stopping violence services.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Child / Tamariki friendly, Phone, LGBTQIA+ friendly
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Privacy Statement
(PDF, 148 KB)
Te Whare Oranga Wairua will act in accordance with the Privacy Statement issued by the National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges. A copy of the statement can be found here.
Region
Lakes
Website
Contact Details
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Phone
(07) 378 5204
Email
Website
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Crisis Line
0800 REFUGE operates 24 hours 7 days a week
80 Tūwharetoa Street
Taupō
Waikato 3330
Street Address
80 Tūwharetoa Street
Taupō
Waikato 3330
Postal Address
PO Box 1195
Taupō 3351
Waikato 3330
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This page was last updated at 12:07PM on January 15, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Whare Oranga Wairua - Māori Women's Refuge.