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Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust

Social Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Stopping Violence

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Description

Our Whānau or family support service offers support to families who maybe struggling. Our support worker will be there to talk as well as give any guidance and council. We understand everybody goes through things from time to time. Come and talk to us and see how we can help.

Staff

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Ages

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

How do I access this service?

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Please contact us for non-judgemental support and guidance from our caring team of skilled professionals. 

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Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Whānau Support

The services we provide can help families dealing with domestic violence, specifically by: Assisting Families / Individuals going through difficult times Our service is confidential and non judgmental Our aim is to support Families / Individuals to put problems into perspective We can mediate on your behalf, offer advice and assistance that will help address your concerns.

  • Counselling
  • Information and support
  • Referral to specialist services

The services we provide can help families dealing with domestic violence, specifically by: 

  • Assisting Families / Individuals going through difficult times

  • Our service is confidential and non judgmental

  • Our aim is to support Families / Individuals to put problems into perspective

  • We can mediate on your behalf, offer advice and assistance that will help address your concerns.

Accommodation and housing support

We can help with housing issues, we offer: Transitional short term housing Tenancy & Rental advocacy advice Māori Land-Home ownership advice Repairs & maintenance support

We can help with housing issues, we offer:

  • Transitional short term housing
  • Tenancy & Rental advocacy advice
  • Māori Land-Home ownership advice
  • Repairs & maintenance support
Budgeting and help with debt

Our services encompass: Financial Mentor : A personalised, one on one service designed to assist individuals, families and whanaū in manageing their finances. Intensive support : Tailored assistance for individuals with complex needs, providing comprehensive support to addresss specific challenges. MoneyMates : A peer-led support group program encouraging clients to engage in discussions about money and finaances within a group setting, forstering shared learning experiences.

Our services encompass:

  1. Financial Mentor : A personalised, one on one service designed to assist individuals, families and whanaū in manageing their finances.
  2. Intensive support : Tailored assistance for individuals with complex needs, providing comprehensive support to addresss specific challenges.
  3. MoneyMates : A peer-led support group program encouraging clients to engage in discussions about money and finaances within a group setting, forstering shared learning experiences. 
Food support

We have a community food bank available. To access the suppport, please note the following criteria check eligibility at WINZ a referral letter form another agency is also accepted if you are not on a benefit, please feel free to call our office or visit us at 94B Ōpōtiki. We have a community food bank available. To access the suppport, please note the following criteria check eligibility at WINZ a referral letter form another agency is also accepted if you are not on a benefit, please feel free to call our office or visit us at 94B Ōpōtiki.

We have a community food bank available.
To access the suppport, please note the following criteria

  • check eligibility at WINZ
  • a referral letter form another agency is also accepted 
  • if you are not on a benefit, please feel free to call our office or visit us at 94B Ōpōtiki.
Youth mentoring / development

Tūhono Mentoring For rangatahi aged 15-24 years old. We help them work towards their goals & aspirations.

Tūhono Mentoring

For rangatahi aged 15-24 years old. We help them work towards their goals & aspirations.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

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

Region

Bay of Plenty

Website

Contact Details

94B Church Street
Ōpōtiki
Bay of Plenty 3122

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Street Address

94B Church Street
Ōpōtiki
Bay of Plenty 3122

Postal Address

PO Box 593, Church Street, Ōpōtiki, 3162.

This page was last updated at 1:25PM on April 23, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust.