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Family in the Kitchen

Resources & Education:

Support for Tamariki & Whānau in Aotearoa

Oranga Tamariki — Ministry for Children

Website:

https://www.orangatamariki.govt.nz
Phone:

0508 FAMILY (0508 326 459) (24/7 Care and Protection Helpline)


Provides child protection services, family support, and youth justice programs.

Child Matters

Website: 

https://www.childmatters.org.nz
Email:

info@childmatters.org.nz


Offers training, advice, and resources on child abuse prevention and response.

Kidsline

Phone:

0800 543 754 (8am–10pm daily)


Free, confidential phone counseling service for tamariki and youth.

Vine

Website: 

vine.org.nz


Focuses on preventing family violence and promoting gender equity.

Shine - Stop Family Violence

Website: 

https://www.shine.org.nz
Helpline:

0508 744 633 (24/7)


Support for family violence victims and community education.

Youthline

Website: 

https://www.youthline.co.nz
Phone:

0800 376 633 (Free and confidential)
Text:

234 (for free texting)


Provides counseling and support services for young people.

Healthline

Phone:

0800 611 116


Offers health advice including mental health support.

What’s Up

Website: 

https://www.whatsup.co.nz
Helpline:

0800 942 8787 (Free for youth aged 5-18)


Counseling and support for children and young people.

Manaaki Tāngata

Website: 

https://www.manaakitangata.co.nz


Provides community support, social services, and cultural programs.

​Ta Poutama Pounamu

Website: 

https://tumatauora.org/


Mental health and wellbeing services designed for Māori communities.

Fono Pasifika

Website: 

https://thefono.org/


Pasifika-led mental health and wellbeing services.

Police Family Violence

Website: 

https://www.police.govt.nz/family-violence
Appointment:

Contact your local police station


Help with safety planning and legal protection against family violence.

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