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Ōtepoti Dunedin Whānau Refuge
Refuge Service, Abuse and Violence Support
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Description
Ōtepoti Dunedin Whānau Refuge provides programmes and support for wāhine - women, tamariki - children and rangatahi - youth who are experiencing domestic violence.
We support a pathway to safety, regardless of ethnicity, gender identity or socio-economic circumstances.
Our services range from programmes, group and individual support, advocating for women within the justice system, with police, protection orders, schools and other social and government agencies. We provide safe house refuge for women and whānau who are in crisis.
If you are in immediate crisis due to domestic violence please call our 24/7 Crisis Line 0800 REFUGE
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Contact us
If you are in immediate crisis due to domestic violence please call our 24/7 Crisis Line 0800 REFUGE.
For all other enquiries, please contact us for non-judgemental support and guidance from our caring team of skilled professionals.
Referral
Make an appointment
Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
The service is free and confidential.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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If you are in immediate crisis please phone our crisis line 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE) 24/7
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (24 Mar), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
Māori, English, Fiji Hindi
Services Provided
Our services range from programmes, group and individual support, advocating for women within the justice system, with police, protection orders, schools and other social and government agencies. Our services range from programmes, group and individual support, advocating for women within the justice system, with police, protection orders, schools and other social and government agencies.
Our services range from programmes, group and individual support, advocating for women within the justice system, with police, protection orders, schools and other social and government agencies. Our services range from programmes, group and individual support, advocating for women within the justice system, with police, protection orders, schools and other social and government agencies.
- Counselling
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Victim support
Our services range from programmes, group and individual support, advocating for women within the justice system, with police, protection orders, schools and other social and government agencies.
We provide safe house refuge for women and whānau who are in crisis. We provide safe house refuge for women and whānau who are in crisis.
We provide safe house refuge for women and whānau who are in crisis. We provide safe house refuge for women and whānau who are in crisis.
We provide safe house refuge for women and whānau who are in crisis.
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.
Pregnancy and parenting support for family/whānau.
Pregnancy and parenting support for family/whānau.
- Family / whānau support
Pregnancy and parenting support for family/whānau.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Child / Tamariki friendly, Phone
Region
Dunedin - South Otago
Website
Contact Details
70A North Taieri Road, Abbotsford, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
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Phone
(03) 466 3220
Email
Website
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24/7 CRISIS LINE
0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE)
70A North Taieri Road
Abbotsford
Dunedin
Otago 9018
Street Address
70A North Taieri Road
Abbotsford
Dunedin
Otago 9018
Postal Address
PO Box 2267
Dunedin
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This page was last updated at 8:51AM on December 23, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Ōtepoti Dunedin Whānau Refuge.
Advocacy, information and support for you and your family/whānau.
Advocacy, information and support for you and your family/whānau.