Northland Child Protection Service

Tohora House, Whangārei

Contact Details

Phone (09) 438 1018 or 0800 080 168

(09) 438 1018 or 0800 080 168 - ask for Child Protection 
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm to discuss concerns.

Out of Hours
Access to this service can be made after hours for forensic examinations following sexual assault/abuse.

After hours please contact:
Whangārei Hospital telephonist: (09) 430 4100 ask for the on call Paediatrician
Police: 111
Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children: 0508 FAMILY (0508 326 459)

 

Street Address

Hospital Road
Horahora
Whangārei
Northland 0110

Postal Address

Private Bag 9742
Whangārei 0110

Description

Service Vision

All people living safe and free from violence, abuse and neglect in healthy
communities throughout Northland

Description
The Child Protection Service works throughout Northland to promote awareness and provide education and understanding on the identification and impact of child abuse and family violence; this also includes partner abuse and abuse of the elderly.

Consultation and advice regarding:

Child Family Violence
  • Physical abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Neglect
  • Sexual abuse
  • Shaken baby
  • Signs and symptoms
  • Referrals to Child Youth & Family Services
  • Safety assessments and planning
  • Policy and protocol development.
  • Physical abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Financial abuse
  • Sexual abuse
  • Elder abuse and/or neglect
  • Local services
  • Domestic Violence Act
  • Access to resources and supports
  • The implementation of routine screening for family violence
  • Safety assessments and planning
  • Policy and protocol development.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Services Provided

Child sexual abuse assessment and treatment service

Region

Northland

Other

Useful Links

Do You Need Help Now?

If you are in danger, phone the Police on 111.

Other services that can provide help and information:

Website

www.northlanddhb.org.nz/

https://healthpoint.co.nz/public/sexual-abuse-medicine/northland-child-protection-service/