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Taupō Women's Refuge - Awhina Society Trust

Refuge Service, Abuse and Violence Support

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Description

Awhina Society Trust T/A Taupō Women's Refuge provide a 24/7 means of escape from family violence in the Taupō Community by providing support, nourishment, encouragement and advocacy for families and individuals in need.

The Taupō Women's Refuge works with women to make positive change by working alongside the Awhina Society. A safe house is also available to women and children experiencing the impacts of family violence. 

Ages

Older adult / Kaumātua, Adult / Pakeke

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Need help now? If you need advice, guidance, or you may simply wish to talk you can call anytime. You can call our Crisis / Support Line 24 hours a day: (07) 377 1055

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

There is no charge for engaging with our services but food and/or monetary donations are gratefully received and enable us to keep up with services and supplies.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

24/7 Crisis Line: (07) 377 1055

Office hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), 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: Closed 23 Dec — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Abuse and violence support

We provide 24/7 means of escape from domestic violence in the Taupō community by providing support, nourishment, encouragement and advocacy for families and individuals in need. We provide 24/7 means of escape from domestic violence in the Taupō community by providing support, nourishment, encouragement and advocacy for families and individuals in need.

  • Education programmes
  • Family violence intervention
  • Information and support
  • Referral to specialist services
  • Victim support

We provide 24/7 means of escape from domestic violence in the Taupō community by providing support, nourishment, encouragement and advocacy for families and individuals in need.

Refuge

A safe house is available to women and children suffering the effects of family violence. A safe house is available to women and children suffering the effects of family violence.

A safe house is available to women and children suffering the effects of family violence.

Advocacy

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.

Elder abuse

Elder abuse services support older people/kaumātua who have experienced harm or abuse.

Elder abuse services support older people/kaumātua who have experienced harm or abuse.

Food support

The Taupō Community Food Bank service is also available The Taupō Community Food Bank service is also available

The Taupō Community Food Bank service is also available

Social services crisis assessment

Community-based crisis assessment for people who need urgent social support e.g. food or accommodation.

Community-based crisis assessment for people who need urgent social support e.g. food or accommodation.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Phone, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Region

Lakes

Contact Details

Freephone:  0800REFUGE

100 Kaimanawa Street
Rangatira Park
Taupō
Waikato 3330

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Street Address

100 Kaimanawa Street
Rangatira Park
Taupō
Waikato 3330

Postal Address

PO Box 595
Taupō 3351

This page was last updated at 10:28AM on December 23, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Taupo Women's Refuge - Awhina Society Trust.