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Whānau Awhina Women's Refuge
Refuge Service, Abuse and Violence Support
Today
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Description
At Whānau Awhina Women's Refuge we provide the support and information you need when you’re dealing with violence in your life.
No one deserves to be abused, and we are always here to help you. At Whānau Awhina Women’s Refuge, we won’t judge you. We will listen to you and support you to make choices for your safety.
Our free confidential services include:
- Confidential, non judgmental support
- 24 Hour crises line, 0800 REFUGE
- Home and community visits
- Support in isolated regions
- 24/7 access to our safe houses
- Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, school’s and Oranga Tamariki
- Referrals to counsellors, doctors, lawyers and other support services
- Education and support groups for women and children about living free from violence
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Make an appointment, Referral, Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
| Mon – Sun | midnight – midnight |
|---|
Our office hours are : Mon-Fri 8.30am-4pm
Our Crisis Line operates 24/7
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
We provide confidential, non-judgemental support, 24 hours crisis-line support, home and community visits and education and support groups for women and children about living free from violence.
We provide confidential, non-judgemental support, 24 hours crisis-line support, home and community visits and education and support groups for women and children about living free from violence.
- Care and protection
- Counselling
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Victim support
We provide confidential, non-judgemental support, 24 hours crisis-line support, home and community visits and education and support groups for women and children about living free from violence.
We offer 24 hour emergency access to our safe houses.
We offer 24 hour emergency access to our safe houses.
We offer 24 hour emergency access to our safe houses.
Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, school’s and Oranga Tamariki
Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, school’s and Oranga Tamariki
Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, school’s and Oranga Tamariki
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Speak with women / wahine, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Region
Bay of Plenty
Contact Details
79 Goulstone Road, Whakatāne
Bay of Plenty
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
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Phone
(07) 308 5531
Email
79 Goulstone Road
Whakatāne
Bay of Plenty 3120
Street Address
79 Goulstone Road
Whakatāne
Bay of Plenty 3120
Postal Address
PO Box 2092
Kopeopeo
Whakatāne 3159
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This page was last updated at 9:32AM on November 23, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Whānau Awhina Women's Refuge.