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Aviva
Sexual Harm Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Social, Stopping Violence
Today
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Description
Aviva is a Canterbury-based, specialist family and sexual violence agency dedicated to making New Zealand Aotearoa violence-free. We offer an extensive range of integrated, specialist services to support all people, children, youth and adults, to live free from violence and overcome its enduring harms.
Our services include:
- 24-hour phone advocacy, advice and support for Family Violence or Sexual Assault
- Ministry of Justice approved education programmes
- Sexual violence services for those aged 18 and over and victims’ close family and friends
- ReachOut service for those using or at risk of using violence
- support to access refuge or alternate emergency accommodation through the use of other agencies
- Safe@Home review of home security needs
- community development social events, trainings and opportunities to connect
- Seuga - for Pasifika people
- GoodLoans budgeting services and no- and low- interest loans
For more information, contact 0800 AVIVA NOW (0800 28482 669) or , see our website at aviva.org.nz, or follow us on Facebook or Linkedin (@AvivaNZ).
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Please contact us for non-judgemental support and guidance from our caring team of skilled professionals.
Please call 0800 AVIVA NOW (0800 28482 669);
Referral
Referral forms can be found on our website, aviva.org.nz.
Walk in
The Loft, Level 1, Eastgate Shopping Centre, 20 Buckleys Road, Linwood, Christchurch 8062
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Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply.
Hours
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
| Mon – Sun | midnight – midnight |
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Office hours are Mon-Fri, 9-5 not including public holidays. 24/7 support line at 0800 AVIVA NOW (0800 28482 669).
Languages Spoken
English, Bahasa Melayu, Bengali, Cantonese Chinese, Czech, German, Hindi, Hokkien, Mandarin Chinese, Samoan, Arabic, Korean, Japanese, Punjabi
Services Provided
Advice, advocacy, and support for people experiencing or using violence; ReachOut education and support for people using or at risk of using violence; Children and Youth services; Community Development opportunities; Educational groups for adults and children; One-on-one support
Advice, advocacy, and support for people experiencing or using violence; ReachOut education and support for people using or at risk of using violence; Children and Youth services; Community Development opportunities; Educational groups for adults and children; One-on-one support
Advice, advocacy, and support for people experiencing or using violence; ReachOut education and support for people using or at risk of using violence; Children and Youth services; Community Development opportunities; Educational groups for adults and children; One-on-one support
Aviva Sexual Violence Services provides 24/7 rape/sexual assault support, including support to attend medical exams; support for parents/whānau of people who have been sexually abused; support and advocacy services; and community education and resources. Beyond the point of crisis, our SV team may provide information about other relevant services, including counselling, and arrange for a referral for you; support you to give Police Statements; and provide some ongoing support for you and your whānau as you navigate your experience and recovery.
Aviva Sexual Violence Services provides 24/7 rape/sexual assault support, including support to attend medical exams; support for parents/whānau of people who have been sexually abused; support and advocacy services; and community education and resources. Beyond the point of crisis, our SV team may provide information about other relevant services, including counselling, and arrange for a referral for you; support you to give Police Statements; and provide some ongoing support for you and your whānau as you navigate your experience and recovery.
Aviva Sexual Violence Services provides 24/7 rape/sexual assault support, including support to attend medical exams; support for parents/whānau of people who have been sexually abused; support and advocacy services; and community education and resources. Beyond the point of crisis, our SV team may provide information about other relevant services, including counselling, and arrange for a referral for you; support you to give Police Statements; and provide some ongoing support for you and your whānau as you navigate your experience and recovery.
Aviva’s Tamariki (children’s) services are available for children aged between 5 and 12 who have experienced (including having witnessed) family violence. Our Rangitahi services are for young people aged 13 and above who have experienced (including having witnessed) family violence, or who are at risk of using violence.
Aviva’s Tamariki (children’s) services are available for children aged between 5 and 12 who have experienced (including having witnessed) family violence. Our Rangitahi services are for young people aged 13 and above who have experienced (including having witnessed) family violence, or who are at risk of using violence.
Aviva’s Tamariki (children’s) services are available for children aged between 5 and 12 who have experienced (including having witnessed) family violence.
Our Rangitahi services are for young people aged 13 and above who have experienced (including having witnessed) family violence, or who are at risk of using violence.
ReachOut is a free service offered to anyone who wants support to move away from a life of relationship conflict, anger and/or violence. With effective support, people who use violence can build safer and more respectful, fulfilling relationships which are not overshadowed by harmful behaviours. ReachOut is a free service that operates in Christchurch, North Canterbury and Selwyn district areas.
ReachOut is a free service offered to anyone who wants support to move away from a life of relationship conflict, anger and/or violence. With effective support, people who use violence can build safer and more respectful, fulfilling relationships which are not overshadowed by harmful behaviours. ReachOut is a free service that operates in Christchurch, North Canterbury and Selwyn district areas.
ReachOut is a free service offered to anyone who wants support to move away from a life of relationship conflict, anger and/or violence.
With effective support, people who use violence can build safer and more respectful, fulfilling relationships which are not overshadowed by harmful behaviours.
ReachOut is a free service that operates in Christchurch, North Canterbury and Selwyn district areas.
GoodLoans budgeting services and No and Low Interest Loans
GoodLoans budgeting services and No and Low Interest Loans
GoodLoans budgeting services and No and Low Interest Loans
Ministry of Justice approved 10-week education programmes Courageous Steps for adults who have experienced violence, Tamariki Relationship and Individual Safety Education (RISE) for children who have witnessed or experienced violence, and Rangitahi RISE for young people who have witnessed, experienced or are at risk of using violence.
Ministry of Justice approved 10-week education programmes Courageous Steps for adults who have experienced violence, Tamariki Relationship and Individual Safety Education (RISE) for children who have witnessed or experienced violence, and Rangitahi RISE for young people who have witnessed, experienced or are at risk of using violence.
Ministry of Justice approved 10-week education programmes Courageous Steps for adults who have experienced violence, Tamariki Relationship and Individual Safety Education (RISE) for children who have witnessed or experienced violence, and Rangitahi RISE for young people who have witnessed, experienced or are at risk of using violence.
Seuga is a 10-week education programme aiming to improve the resilience and wellbeing of Pasifika families by addressing the underlying issues of family violence, addiction and anger. It provides holistic support for participants based on the Fonofale model.
Seuga is a 10-week education programme aiming to improve the resilience and wellbeing of Pasifika families by addressing the underlying issues of family violence, addiction and anger. It provides holistic support for participants based on the Fonofale model.
Seuga is a 10-week education programme aiming to improve the resilience and wellbeing of Pasifika families by addressing the underlying issues of family violence, addiction and anger. It provides holistic support for participants based on the Fonofale model.
Whānau Resilience is a collective of agencies working collaboratively to support you and your whānau to achieve long-term healing and recovery from violence. It works by empowering the whānau as a whole rather than focusing separately on individual family members. Your kaimahi support worker will work with you and your whānau to identify your needs and come up with your own ways of improving your lives, moving forward, and achieving your ambitions for the family.
Whānau Resilience is a collective of agencies working collaboratively to support you and your whānau to achieve long-term healing and recovery from violence. It works by empowering the whānau as a whole rather than focusing separately on individual family members. Your kaimahi support worker will work with you and your whānau to identify your needs and come up with your own ways of improving your lives, moving forward, and achieving your ambitions for the family.
Whānau Resilience is a collective of agencies working collaboratively to support you and your whānau to achieve long-term healing and recovery from violence. It works by empowering the whānau as a whole rather than focusing separately on individual family members.
Your kaimahi support worker will work with you and your whānau to identify your needs and come up with your own ways of improving your lives, moving forward, and achieving your ambitions for the family.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Region
Canterbury
Website
Contact Details
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
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Phone
0800 284 82669
Email
Website
The Loft, Level 1, Eastgate Shopping Centre
20 Buckleys Road
Linwood
Christchurch
Canterbury 8062
Street Address
The Loft, Level 1, Eastgate Shopping Centre
20 Buckleys Road
Linwood
Christchurch
Canterbury 8062
Postal Address
PO Box 24 161
Christchurch 8140
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This page was last updated at 9:32AM on May 2, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Aviva.