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Taupō Women's Refuge - Awhina Society Trust
Refuge Service, Abuse and Violence Support
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Description
Awhina Society Trust T/A Taupō Women's Refuge provide a 24/7 means of escape from family violence in the Taupō Community by providing support, nourishment, encouragement and advocacy for families and individuals in need.
The Taupō Women's Refuge works with women to make positive change by working alongside the Awhina Society. A safe house is also available to women and children experiencing the impacts of family violence.
Ages
Older adult / Kaumātua, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Need help now? If you need advice, guidance, or you may simply wish to talk you can call anytime. You can call our Crisis / Support Line 24 hours a day: (07) 377 1055
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
There is no charge for engaging with our services but food and/or monetary donations are gratefully received and enable us to keep up with services and supplies.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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24/7 Crisis Line: (07) 377 1055
Office hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Closed 23 Dec — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
We provide 24/7 means of escape from domestic violence in the Taupō community by providing support, nourishment, encouragement and advocacy for families and individuals in need. We provide 24/7 means of escape from domestic violence in the Taupō community by providing support, nourishment, encouragement and advocacy for families and individuals in need.
We provide 24/7 means of escape from domestic violence in the Taupō community by providing support, nourishment, encouragement and advocacy for families and individuals in need. We provide 24/7 means of escape from domestic violence in the Taupō community by providing support, nourishment, encouragement and advocacy for families and individuals in need.
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Victim support
We provide 24/7 means of escape from domestic violence in the Taupō community by providing support, nourishment, encouragement and advocacy for families and individuals in need.
A safe house is available to women and children suffering the effects of family violence. A safe house is available to women and children suffering the effects of family violence.
A safe house is available to women and children suffering the effects of family violence. A safe house is available to women and children suffering the effects of family violence.
A safe house is available to women and children suffering the effects of family violence.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Elder abuse services support older people/kaumātua who have experienced harm or abuse.
Elder abuse services support older people/kaumātua who have experienced harm or abuse.
Elder abuse services support older people/kaumātua who have experienced harm or abuse.
The Taupō Community Food Bank service is also available The Taupō Community Food Bank service is also available
The Taupō Community Food Bank service is also available The Taupō Community Food Bank service is also available
The Taupō Community Food Bank service is also available
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Phone, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Region
Lakes
Website
Contact Details
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Phone
(07) 377 1055
Email
Website
100 Kaimanawa Street
Rangatira Park
Taupō
Waikato 3330
Street Address
100 Kaimanawa Street
Rangatira Park
Taupō
Waikato 3330
Postal Address
PO Box 595
Taupō 3351
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This page was last updated at 12:20PM on December 17, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Taupo Women's Refuge - Awhina Society Trust.
Community-based crisis assessment for people who need urgent social support e.g. food or accommodation.
Community-based crisis assessment for people who need urgent social support e.g. food or accommodation.