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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)

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Referral

Walk in

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No charges apply.

Hours

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Our Crisis Line operates 24/7: Call 0800 Refuge - 0800 733 843

 

Office hours

Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Services Provided

Abuse and violence 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

  • 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

Advocacy

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

Refuge

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

Kaupapa Māori

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

Document Downloads

  • 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

Contact Details

  • Crisis Line

    0800 REFUGE operates 24 hours 7 days a week

80 Tūwharetoa Street
Taupō
Waikato 3330

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Street Address

80 Tūwharetoa Street
Taupō
Waikato 3330

Postal Address

PO Box 1195
Taupō 3351
Waikato 3330

This page was last updated at 1:27PM on October 29, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Whare Oranga Wairua - Māori Women's Refuge.