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Te Whare Aio - Māori Women's Refuge
Refuge Service, Abuse and Violence Support
Description
Te Whare Aio is a Māori Women's Refuge for our wahine and tamariki in Auckland needing a safe space.
At Te Whare Aio - Māori Women's Refuge, we provide the support and information you need when you’re dealing with violence in your life.
Our free confidential services include:
- Confidential, non judgmental support
- 24 hour crisis line
- Home and community visits
- Support in isolated regions
- 24/7 access to our safe houses
- Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, schools and Oranga Tamariki
- Referrals to counsellors, doctors, lawyers and other support services
- Education and support groups for women and children about living free from violence
- Information and presentations to community groups, schools and workplace as part of our Workplace Refuge training
- Whānau Protect
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Adult / Pakeke, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Need help now? Call us for information, advice and support about domestic violence as well as (24/7) help in a crisis.
Crisis Line call: 0800REFUGE (0800 733 843).
Referral
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
The service is free and confidential.
Hours
Office hours are 830-430pm
Crisisline is monitored 24/7
Services Provided
We provide 24 hour crisis line support, home and community visits, Whānau Protect and education and support groups for women and children about living free from violence
We provide 24 hour crisis line support, home and community visits, Whānau Protect and education and support groups for women and children about living free from violence
- Counselling
- Education programmes
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Victim support
We provide 24 hour crisis line support, home and community visits, Whānau Protect and education and support groups for women and children about living free from violence
Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, schools and Oranga Tamariki
Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, schools and Oranga Tamariki
Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, schools and Oranga Tamariki
24/7 access to our safe house
24/7 access to our safe house
24/7 access to our safe house
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Child / Tamariki friendly, Phone
Public Transport
Bus services outside the door.
Parking
Plenty of on-street and off-street parking.
Region
South Auckland
Website
Contact Details
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Phone
(09) 267 2475
Email
Website
24/7 CRISIS LINE
0800 733 843
Postal Address
PO Box 75925
Manurewa
Auckland 2102
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This page was last updated at 2:42PM on April 24, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Whare Aio - Māori Women's Refuge.