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Starship Paediatric Te Puaruruhau (Child Protection)
Public Service, Sexual Abuse Medicine, Paediatrics, Sexual Harm
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Description
If a child has injuries please seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
If you are concerned for a child or young person who you feel may be at risk, contact Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children on 0508 FAMILY (0508 326 459).
Te Puaruruhau is a Starship Child Health, Te Toka Tumai health service for children and young people 0-18 years. The team offers a 24 hour urgent medical service for children and young people who may have experienced acute sexual harm or life threatening injuries as a result of possible maltreatment. Te Puaruruhau also offers paediatric and social work assessments for maltreatment via booked appointments. Our child protection team does not to jump to conclusions. We take a “safety first” approach with any child to make sure they are not at risk.
When Starship staff are concerned a child in hospital may have been hurt or harmed they must refer to us. We also provide consultation support for health professionals across the country.
Te Puaruruhau is located in a multi-agency centre with Police and Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children, at 99 Grafton Road (opposite the Starship building) together the three statutory agencies involved in specialist child abuse investigation aim to improve the recovery and care of those affected by child maltreatment.
Te Puaruruhau also offers:
- Power to Protect programme. Power to Protect programme aims to reduce paediatric abusive head trauma in Aotearoa. The programme provides information about supporting whānau with newborn babies, the stressors they might experience and skills and supports that promote safety. The Power to Protect Coordinator delivers training and information to hospitals across the country.
- Family Violence Intervention programme offers support and training across Te Toka Tumai. They are also available for case consultation between the hours of 8.00am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
- Gateway health assessments for children in the care of Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children. For more information visit the Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children website: https://www.orangatamariki.govt.nz/
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Referral
Referral Expectations
Te Puaruruhau
Referrals are accepted from whānau, Health Professionals, Police, Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children and the public, for children and young people aged 0 to 18 years with disclosed or suspected physical or sexual harm or maltreatment (daytime service).
After hours, the service will see children and young people with acute concerns regarding sexual abuse up to the age of 18 years.
Gateway referrals are accepted from Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Outside of these hours, for urgent child protection concerns, you can contact Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children on 0508 FAMILY (0508 326 459), or the Police dial 111. Te Puaruruhau Child Protection is a 24/7 service.
Services Provided
The overall objective of the gateway assessment is to enhance the physical, mental, educational and social wellbeing of children and young people who come to the attention of Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children. A gateway assessment will: identify the health, education and care and protection needs of the child or young person identify any health needs of the child's parents or caregivers that will impact on the child create a plan to address these needs facilitate access to appropriate services for health, education and wellbeing help children and young people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to adopt healthy behaviours identify the skills and training that the caregiver may require to address the needs of the child or young person collate a health and education history for the child or young person to assist them in their future interactions with the health and education systems. For more information visit the Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children website: https://www.orangatamariki.govt.nz/
The overall objective of the gateway assessment is to enhance the physical, mental, educational and social wellbeing of children and young people who come to the attention of Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children. A gateway assessment will: identify the health, education and care and protection needs of the child or young person identify any health needs of the child's parents or caregivers that will impact on the child create a plan to address these needs facilitate access to appropriate services for health, education and wellbeing help children and young people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to adopt healthy behaviours identify the skills and training that the caregiver may require to address the needs of the child or young person collate a health and education history for the child or young person to assist them in their future interactions with the health and education systems. For more information visit the Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children website: https://www.orangatamariki.govt.nz/
The overall objective of the gateway assessment is to enhance the physical, mental, educational and social wellbeing of children and young people who come to the attention of Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children.
A gateway assessment will:
- identify the health, education and care and protection needs of the child or young person
- identify any health needs of the child's parents or caregivers that will impact on the child
- create a plan to address these needs
- facilitate access to appropriate services for health, education and wellbeing
- help children and young people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to adopt healthy behaviours
- identify the skills and training that the caregiver may require to address the needs of the child or young person
- collate a health and education history for the child or young person to assist them in their future interactions with the health and education systems.
For more information visit the Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children website: https://www.orangatamariki.govt.nz/
Specialist medical examinations for people who have experienced a sexual assault
Specialist medical examinations for people who have experienced a sexual assault
Specialist medical examinations for people who have experienced a sexual assault
Parking
There is limited offsite free parking available. Please sign in at Reception on arrival.
Region
Central Auckland
Other
Family Violence Resources:
There are a number of services that can help in situations of family violence. Below are the key services:
- Police
In an emergency call: 111 - Shine*
Call Shine* for information on the most appropriate services across the Auckland region and culturally appropriate services. Shine* can give you advice, help with safety planning, and can refer you to specialist counsellors or lawyers and more...
Helpline: 0508 744 633
Or for information: www.2shine.org.nz -
Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children is the government child protection agency. To make a notification for children who have been or are being abused or neglected call: 0508 FAMILY (0508 326459)
Resources on coping with a crying baby:
- Power to Protect: 0800 300 026 or www.kidshealth.org.nz/crying-what-do
- Plunketline: 0800 933 922
- Healthline: 0800 611 116
- Lifeline: 0800 543 354
- Youthline for young parents: 0800 376 633
- Youthline Free TXT: 243
Contact Details
Starship Child Health, Central Auckland
Central Auckland
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Phone
Main reception: (09) 307 2860; 8.00am to 4.30pm
Email
Website
In an emergency, dial 111
Puawaitahi
99 Grafton Road (directly across from Gate 4 of Auckland Hospital)
Auckland
Street Address
Puawaitahi
99 Grafton Road (directly across from Gate 4 of Auckland Hospital)
Auckland
Postal Address
Starship Child Health
Private Bag 92 024
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland 1142
New Zealand
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This page was last updated at 1:32PM on May 13, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Starship Paediatric Te Puaruruhau (Child Protection).