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Porirua Whānau Centre
Social Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Kaupapa Māori, Stopping Violence
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Description
Porirua Whānau Centre is the 'hub' for the community, enhancing the health, social, education and economic wellbeing of our children and families.
We are a Kaupapa Māori organisation providing culturally appropriate and integrated services for whānau, including:
- Family violence prevention and support
- Budgeting
- Social housing
- Parenting programmes
- Youth and holiday programmes
- Early Childhood Education
- Matua programme
- Social work, advocacy and counselling
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
We are a Kaupapa Māori organisation, offering culturally appropriate support for you and your whānau.
Please contact us for non-judgemental support and guidance from our caring team of skilled professionals.
Make an appointment
Referral
We accept self referrals and agency referrals
Walk in
You are welcome to walk in during business hours and one of our kaimahi will assist you.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Fees apply
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
Languages Spoken
English, Māori, Samoan, Tokelauan
Services Provided
We provide support for Tane and Wahine referrals relating to violence, including counselling for individuals, couples and family members. We are also the lead agency for the Porirua Family Violence Prevention Network, an integrated and multi-faceted organisation dedicated to stamping out family violence and assisting those who suffer as a result of it.
We provide support for Tane and Wahine referrals relating to violence, including counselling for individuals, couples and family members. We are also the lead agency for the Porirua Family Violence Prevention Network, an integrated and multi-faceted organisation dedicated to stamping out family violence and assisting those who suffer as a result of it.
- Counselling
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Support groups
- Victim support
We provide support for Tāne and Wahine referrals relating to violence, including counselling for individuals, couples and family members.
We are also the lead agency for the Porirua Family Violence Prevention Network, an integrated and multi-faceted organisation dedicated to stamping out family violence and assisting those who suffer as a result of it.
We provide court mandated non-violence and safety programmes for Māori and Pacific delivered through a Kaupapa Maori lens.
We provide court mandated non-violence and safety programmes for Māori and Pacific delivered through a Kaupapa Maori lens.
We provide court mandated non-violence and safety programmes for Māori and Pacific delivered through a Kaupapa Māori lens.
The Porirua Whānau Centre is one of two registered Community Housing Providers for the Wellington region. We currently own and manage properties to ensure whānau have an opportunity to gain access to safe, warm and affordable housing.
The Porirua Whānau Centre is one of two registered Community Housing Providers for the Wellington region. We currently own and manage properties to ensure whānau have an opportunity to gain access to safe, warm and affordable housing.
The Porirua Whānau Centre is one of two registered Community Housing Providers for the Wellington region. We currently own and manage properties to ensure whānau have an opportunity to gain access to safe, warm and affordable housing.
Porirua Whānau Centre provides budgeting services including our Building Financial Capability programme, support from our Financial Mentors and our Money Matters peer-led support group.
Porirua Whānau Centre provides budgeting services including our Building Financial Capability programme, support from our Financial Mentors and our Money Matters peer-led support group.
Porirua Whānau Centre provides budgeting services including our Building Financial Capability programme, support from our Financial Mentors and our Money Matters peer-led support group.
We provide in-school resilience programmes for tamariki aged 5-9 years; addressing issues involving bullying, truancy, obesity and anti-social behaviours. We run a Mana Motuhake programme for rangatahi aged 16-25 years to help them to achieve further education and employment. We also run Holiday Programmes.
We provide in-school resilience programmes for tamariki aged 5-9 years; addressing issues involving bullying, truancy, obesity and anti-social behaviours. We run a Mana Motuhake programme for rangatahi aged 16-25 years to help them to achieve further education and employment. We also run Holiday Programmes.
We provide in-school resilience programmes for tamariki aged 5-9 years; addressing issues involving bullying, truancy, obesity and anti-social behaviours.
We run a Mana Motuhake programme for rangatahi aged 16-25 years to help them to achieve further education and employment.
We also run Holiday Programmes.
We have a great team of Youth Advocates ready to work with our youth, providing intervention support, transition them into training, employment and education opportunities.
We have a great team of Youth Advocates ready to work with our youth, providing intervention support, transition them into training, employment and education opportunities.
We have a great team of Youth Advocates ready to work with our youth, providing intervention support, transition them into training, employment and education opportunities.
Porirua Whānau Centre offers a licensed Early Childhood Education (ECE) Centre that follows NZ Te Whāriki, the Ministry of Education’s Early Childhood curriculum, and endorses Ka Hikita, the Maori Education Strategy. We are multi-cultural, speaking English, Māori and Samoan.
Porirua Whānau Centre offers a licensed Early Childhood Education (ECE) Centre that follows NZ Te Whāriki, the Ministry of Education’s Early Childhood curriculum, and endorses Ka Hikita, the Maori Education Strategy. We are multi-cultural, speaking English, Māori and Samoan.
- Pre-school education
- Life skills
Porirua Whānau Centre offers a licensed Early Childhood Education (ECE) Centre that follows NZ Te Whāriki, the Ministry of Education’s Early Childhood curriculum, and endorses Ka Hikita, the Māori Education Strategy. We are multi-cultural, speaking English, Māori and Samoan.
Providing advice and support to be the best parent you can be. HIPPY (Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters) helps parents to lay the foundation for their children’s success in school and later life.
Providing advice and support to be the best parent you can be. HIPPY (Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters) helps parents to lay the foundation for their children’s success in school and later life.
- Parenting education
- Parent wellbeing
- Whānau support
- Dads
Providing advice and support to be the best parent you can be.
HIPPY (Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters) helps parents to lay the foundation for their children’s success in school and later life.
The Matua Power is a community programme run by the Porirua Whānau Centre that caters to the needs of 65+ Matua. The main purpose is to ensure our Matua stay mobile and connected in their community, by implementing a programme that promotes health and wellness and improves their quality of life physically, mentally, and socially.
The Matua Power is a community programme run by the Porirua Whānau Centre that caters to the needs of 65+ Matua. The main purpose is to ensure our Matua stay mobile and connected in their community, by implementing a programme that promotes health and wellness and improves their quality of life physically, mentally, and socially.
The Matua Power is a community programme run by the Porirua Whānau Centre that caters to the needs of 65+ Matua. The main purpose is to ensure our Matua stay mobile and connected in their community, by implementing a programme that promotes health and wellness and improves their quality of life physically, mentally, and socially.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, A longer appointment time, Assistance to move around, More space to move around
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Phone
Region
Wellington
Website
Contact Details
16 Bedford Court, Cannons Creek, Porirua
Wellington
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Phone
(04) 237 7749
Email
Website
16 Bedford Court
Cannons Creek
Porirua
Wellington 5024
Street Address
16 Bedford Court
Cannons Creek
Porirua
Wellington 5024
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This page was last updated at 1:48PM on September 18, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Porirua Whānau Centre.
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