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Wāhi Mārie - Sexual Assault Services
Public Service, Sexual Abuse Medicine, Sexual Harm, Sexual Health
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35-37 Chapel Street, Masterton
Description
Specialist medical services provided by MEDSAC accredited clinicians to assist survivors 14 years and older who have experienced sexual harm.
Age: Youth and Adults 16 years and over (<16 with discussion prior to referral)
Region: Wellington, Kapiti, Porirua, Hutt, Wairarapa
Description:
Wellbeing Check (Non Forensic Services) = a visit with a Specialist Dr or Nurse to discuss your health needs and care around your experience of sexual harm. It may or may not include a physical exam depending on your needs.
For a sexual assault/abuse that happened more than 7 days ago:
We can provide a safe place:
- To discuss health concerns related to the assault/abuse
- To answer any questions you may have regarding STI's/sexual health
- For a medical exam (if desired, you don't need to have one)
We provide services to people of diverse social and cultural backgrounds who have experienced sexual harm, whether recent or historic. Services we offer include:
- STI testing and treatment
- Pregnancy testing and emergency contraception
- Medical "off work" certificate
- Referral for Specialist Support Services
- ACC45 can be completed for support
- We can consult with your GP and refer you to other health services as needed
- Therapeutic Social Work support
Forensic services = an examination with the purpose of collecting DNA for a possible police report. The exam is done by a specialist forensic team which includes a Forensic Examiner ( Dr or NP) and a Forensic Nurse and usually includes a specialist support worker from Wellington HELP, HV SASH or Wairarapa Rape Crisis Collective.
If you have been sexually assaulted in the last 7 days:
- We can provide a full "forensic" (with DNA collection) exam, 24/7, with or without police involvement
- We take detailed forensic notes so an "expert witness" statement can be prepared for court, if needed.
Email wahimarie@tuora.org.nz or ring 0800 723 377 Mon - Fri 9am-4pm
All services are FREE of charge with no residency/eligibility criteria.
Staff
Wāhi Mārie | Sexual Assault Medical & Forensic (SAATS) | Non Fatal Strangulation (NFSS) Services
Dr Jen Haward | SAATS Clinical Lead & Forensic Examiner
Dr Susanna Kent | NFSS Clinical Lead & GP/Forensic Examiner
Dr Aoife Cahalin | GP/Forensic Examiner
Gill Dawidowski, CNS | Service Manager Wāhi Mārie and Wellington Sexual Health Service & Forensic Nurse
Katherine Haftka, RN | Service Manager Wāhi Mārie / 2 IC & Forensic Nurse
Dez Martin | Kaiāwhina
Diane van Arem | Lead Administrator
Consultants
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Dr Jennifer Hayward
Sexual Health Specialist
Ages
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Referral
If you are a GP and wish to make a referral to us, please send us a letter via HealthLink (EDI wahimari), or a BPAC referral and we will contact the survivor directly, or ring for an appointment on 0800 723 377.
For clinical questions, ring us on 04 805 0522 to discuss the referral with a clinician (M-F 9-4).
Please note we do not offer a walk-in service.
For other agency referrals please use our web form
Agency Referrals | Wāhi Mārie (wahimarie.org.nz)
For self/whānau referrals, please ring us on 0800 SAFE SPACE to find out more or to book an appointment.
Make an appointment
To make an appointment for a forensic examination-with or without police- 24/7- (within 7 days of the assault)
- Wellington Sexual Abuse HELP (04) 801 6655 (24/7)
- HV SASH - Hutt Valley Sexual Abuse Support and Healing 0800 226 694 (24/7)
- Wairarapa Rape and Sexual Abuse Collective 0800 614 614 (24/7)
- Wellington Rape Crisis (04) 801 8973 (M-F 9-4)
If you were sexually assaulted more than 7 days ago, call directly to us on 0800 723 377 M-F 9:00-4:00 for an appointment to talk with our health team or ring any of the above agencies and they can make a referral to us on your behalf.
Anyone can access
- We provide FREE services for anyone 14 years of age and older (under 14 seen via paeds through the hospital system)
- Wāhi Mārie services are free for NZ citizens as well as non residents
- Services can be provided virtually or we can arrange an off site visit
- Everyone is welcome here
Website / App
www.wahimarie.org.nz
Contact us
0800 SAFESPACE (0800 723 377)
Casual (not enrolled) patients
You do not need to be enrolled with us to see our clinicians.
Referral Expectations
For non urgent referrals, please provide us with the patient details, including the best way to contact them, along with a brief description of when the assault was and what it is that they would like from our service.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
All services are free for NZ citizens, NZ residents and non-residents (visitors).
Hours
35-37 Chapel Street, Masterton
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Please ring for an appointment
Services Provided
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
Specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
Specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
Specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
ACC Sensitive Claims counselling for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
ACC Sensitive Claims counselling for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
ACC Sensitive Claims counselling for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
STD checks are tests for if a person has a sexually transmitted disease (STD). If you are confirmed to have an STD, your health professional will arrange your treatment and management of your infection For more information about STDs and testing view the Healthify website.
STD checks are tests for if a person has a sexually transmitted disease (STD). If you are confirmed to have an STD, your health professional will arrange your treatment and management of your infection For more information about STDs and testing view the Healthify website.
STD checks are tests for if a person has a sexually transmitted disease (STD). If you are confirmed to have an STD, your health professional will arrange your treatment and management of your infection For more information about STDs and testing view the Healthify website.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, NZ sign language interpreter, More space to move around, Wheelchair accessible toilet
Online Booking URL
Document Downloads
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Wāhi Mārie Brochure
(PDF, 216.4 KB)
Service Brochure
Refreshments
Coffee, tea, snacks
Public Transport
Metlink - Public Transport
Bus stops at corner of Courtney Place or Kent Tce and Elizabeth Street
Railway station is a 30 minute walk
Parking
Metered on street parking, coupon parking, Wilson car parks all within walking distance
Region
Wellington, Wairarapa
Other
When entering from Kent Terrace, take the lift or the stairs to Level 2. Go past the main reception desk (Sexual Health check in) to the right, down the hall and through the glass door. Reception/kaiāwhina for Wāhi Mārie is at the end of the hall on your left.
Website
Contact Details
35-37 Chapel Street, Masterton
Wairarapa
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Phone
0800 723 377
Healthlink EDI
wahimari
Email
Website
111 in an emergency
General Enquiries ring 0800 SAFE SPACE / 0800 723 377 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
If you have been sexually assaulted, you can book a FREE well check/therapeutic medical visit with our clinicians that specialise in working with people that have been sexually assaulted/abused.
RING 0800 SAFE SPACE 0800 723 377 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
To be seen for a forensic exam (DNA collection) 24/7, please contact your local Specialist Support agency below or Police. (Within 7 days of an assault). You DO NOT need to report to police to receive care.
To discuss your options and get immediate 24/7 support, ring:
- Wellington Sexual Abuse HELP (04) 801 6655 (24/7)
- HV SASH - Hutt Valley Sexual Abuse Support and Healing 0800 226 694 (24/7)
- Wairarapa Rape and Sexual Abuse Collective 0800 614 614 (24/7)
Monday-Friday 9am -4pm you can ring:
- The Wāhi Mārie team on 0800 723 377
- Wellington Rape Crisis (04) 801 8973
Tū Ora Compass Health, Level 2 Departmental Building, 35-37 Chapel Street
Masterton Central
Masterton
Wairarapa
Street Address
Tū Ora Compass Health, Level 2 Departmental Building, 35-37 Chapel Street
Masterton Central
Masterton
Wairarapa
Postal Address
20 Kent Terrace
Level 2
Mt Victoria
Wellington 6011
20 Kent Terrace, Mt Victoria, Wellington
Wellington
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Phone
0800 723 377
Healthlink EDI
wahimari
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 3:04PM on October 31, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Wāhi Mārie - Sexual Assault Services.
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