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Te Wāhi Whakaora Rotorua and District Women's Refuge

Refuge Service, Abuse and Violence Support

Today

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

Description

At Women’s Refuge, we provide support and information you need when you’re dealing with violence in your life.

Violence is not okay. No one deserves to be abused, and we are always here to help you. At Women’s Refuge, we will not judge you. We will listen to you and support you to make choices for your safety. Kia kaha.

Our free confidential services include:

  • 24 Hour crises line, 0800 REFUGE
  • 24/7 access to our safe house - assessment pending
  • Home and community visits
  • Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, immigration, schools and Oranga Tamariki
  • Referrals to counsellors, doctors, lawyers and other support services
  • Education for women and children about living free from violence
  • Information and presentations to community groups, schools and workplace as part of our Workplace Refuge training

Staff

We are here to help you, we have a warm office, fantastic play room and staff that will welcome you in for a coffee.

Come visit and speak with one of our team - 17a Marguerita Street, Fenton Park.

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua, Youth / Rangatahi

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.

Make an appointment

Referral

Walk in

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Our services are confidential and mostly free. 

Hours

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

Mon – Sun midnight – midnight

We provide crisis helpline support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Our office hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Languages Spoken

English, Māori, Cook Islands Māori

Services Provided

Abuse and violence support

We provide free, confidential support included 24 hour crisis support line, home and community visits, advocacy and education and support groups for women and children about living free from violence We provide free, confidential support included 24 hour crisis support line, home and community visits, advocacy and education and support groups for women and children about living free from violence

  • Family violence intervention
  • Information and support
  • Referral to specialist services

We provide free, confidential support included 24 hour crisis support line, home and community visits, advocacy and education and support groups for women and children about living free from violence

Advocacy

Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, immigration, schools and Oranga Tamariki Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, immigration, schools and Oranga Tamariki

Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, immigration, schools and Oranga Tamariki

Refuge

24/7 access to our safe house - assessment pending 24/7 access to our safe house - assessment pending

24/7 access to our safe house - assessment pending

Elder 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.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Speak with women / wahine, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Travel Directions

Come visit our office at 17a Marguerita Street, Fenton Park

Public Transport

On the bus route.

Parking

Available

Region

Lakes

Contact Details

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

17A Marguerita Street
Fenton Park
Rotorua
Lakes 3010

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Street Address

17A Marguerita Street
Fenton Park
Rotorua
Lakes 3010

Postal Address

17a Marguerita Street
Rotorua

This page was last updated at 11:43AM on September 25, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Wāhi Whakaora Rotorua and District Women's Refuge.