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The Fatimah Foundation

Social Service, Abuse and Violence Support

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Description

At the Fatimah Foundation our multi-lingual staff provide a range of services and programmes designed to support the rights and increase the safety and wellbeing of whānau.

Our services and programmes are designed to strengthen the building blocks that enable a whānau centered approach from diverse cultures, ethnic and Muslim communities, and to protect and enhance their spiritual, cultural, health, educational and economic aspirations in a setting of social cohesion and inclusion.

Our fundamental principles are prevention, intervention, inclusion and wellbeing. 
Support Services:

  • Job Seeker Support
  • Housing Support - language, advocacy, systems navigation support
  • Halal Foodbank
  • Wellbeing Programmes
    • Men Den
    • Women AWHI Ora
    • Seniors Outing and Recreational
    • Youth Support through Sport
  • Financial Building Capacity - Reducing Debt
  • Family and Sexual Violence

Staff

Our amazing team of professionals, regular and part-time volunteers are committed to helping others.

Ages

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

How do I access this service?

Make an appointment

Social Worker appointments are available from 9.30 to 2pm.
Administration office is open from 9:00 am and to 3:00 pm.

Referral

We accept agency referrals and self referrals. 

Go to our website: 

https://fatimahfoundation.my.site.com/s/agency-referral-form

Walk in

Walk in Monday to Friday (except public holidays) between 9.30 and 2.00 pm.

Contact us

Phone Number:  (09) 259 4454 / 0800 222 432
Mobile: 027 300 1060

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No charges.

Hours

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Available weekends and after hours by appointment.

Languages Spoken

English, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Dari (Afghan Persian), Fiji Hindi, Malay, Pashto/Afghani, Farsi, Portuguese

Services Provided

Abuse and violence support

We focus on strengthening men, women, and children to thrive in safe homes and society. This involves support for those experiencing family harm, including counselling for men, women and children, and family harm protection and intervention. Mashwara Counselling. Mashwara is an Arabic word which describes our approach to consultation, advice, information, support and direction to achieve positive outcomes for the wellbeing of whānau and the community. We focus on strengthening men, women, and children to thrive in safe homes and society. This involves support for those experiencing family harm, including counselling for men, women and children, and family harm protection and intervention. Mashwara Counselling. Mashwara is an Arabic word which describes our approach to consultation, advice, information, support and direction to achieve positive outcomes for the wellbeing of whānau and the community.

  • Care and protection
  • Conflict resolution mediation
  • Counselling
  • Education programmes
  • Family violence intervention
  • Information and support
  • Referral to specialist services

We focus on strengthening men, women, and children to thrive in safe homes and society. This involves support for those experiencing family harm, including counselling for men, women and children, and family harm protection and intervention. 

Mashwara Counselling. Mashwara is an Arabic word which describes our approach to consultation, advice, information, support and direction to achieve positive outcomes for the wellbeing of whānau and the community.

Parenting support group

Chai 'n' Chat is a Parenting Support Group designed to provide a safe space for mothers to talk about their issues related to parenting in a different environment. Chai 'n' Chat is a Parenting Support Group designed to provide a safe space for mothers to talk about their issues related to parenting in a different environment.

  • Parenting education
  • Parent wellbeing
  • Family / whānau support

Chai 'n' Chat is a Parenting Support Group designed to provide a safe space for mothers to talk about their issues related to parenting in a different environment.

Advocacy

Ansār Navigators support all whānau to assess and engage with service providers, navigate through system and processes. Ansār Navigators support all whānau to assess and engage with service providers, navigate through system and processes.

Ansār Navigators support all whānau to assess and engage with service providers, navigate through system and processes.

Accommodation and housing support

Accommodation and housing support services can help you find and access suitable accommodation or housing.

Accommodation and housing support services can help you find and access suitable accommodation or housing.

Budgeting and help with debt

Budgeting services help you and your whānau look after your money and give you advice on spending, saving and managing debt.

Budgeting services help you and your whānau look after your money and give you advice on spending, saving and managing debt. 

Counselling
Employment support

Employment support services help you prepare for work and/or find job opportunities. This may include help writing a CV, applying for jobs and interview preparation.

Employment support services help you prepare for work and/or find job opportunities. This may include help writing a CV, applying for jobs and interview preparation.

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.

Family / whānau support

Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.

Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.

Food support

Food support services provide food support to people experiencing hardship. This may include food parcels, food banks and social supermarkets.

Food support services provide food support to people experiencing hardship. This may include food parcels, food banks and social supermarkets.

Disability support services
Information, education & support

Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.

Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.

Refugee / migrant support

Providing information and support to refugees and migrants in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Providing information and support to refugees and migrants in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Social work

Advocacy, information and support for you and your family/whānau.

Advocacy, information and support for you and your family/whānau.

Stopping violence services

Providing support to people who have used violence or who are concerned about their behaviour.

Providing support to people who have used violence or who are concerned about their behaviour.

Asian support services

Asian support services promote health and wellbeing for Asian communities.

Asian support services promote health and wellbeing for Asian communities. 

Service navigator

Service navigators work alongside you to help connect you with the right health and social services to meet your needs.

Service navigators work alongside you to help connect you with the right health and social services to meet your needs.

Social and group activities

Provision of social and group activities in the community.

Provision of social and group activities in the community.

Disability Assistance

A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Online / virtual / app, Child / Tamariki friendly

Parking

Parking is available in High Street and Church Street premises.

Region

Central Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, South Auckland, West Auckland

Contact Details

Office Phone: (09) 259 4454 

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6/115 Church Street
Ōtāhuhu
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Auckland 1062

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Street Address

6/115 Church Street
Ōtāhuhu
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Auckland 1062

Postal Address

Level 2, Unit 6, 115 Church Street, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland, 1062

This page was last updated at 11:27AM on September 2, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by The Fatimah Foundation.