A new helpline has been launched to support people affected by 'sexual harm' and sexual violence. Safe to talk - He pai ki te kōrero launched nationwide on 16 April 2018. The helpline provides 24/7 access to free and confidential information and support by phone, text, email or online chat. People can get advice and support from trained specialists and be connected to support services in their community. The www.safetotalk.nz website also provides information and resources.

He Waka Tapu has setup a 24/7 helpline for men who feel they're going to harm a loved one or whānau member

ACC will be investing $1.3 million over the next three years in Gandhi Nivas to support counselling expertise in working with men who are perpetrators of family violence.

• Free and confidential Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services in for Waitakere by professional staff to work with older people and their carers, providing support and advocacy • Awareness raising of elder abuse by providing education for aged care workers, community groups, families and anyone with an interest in the well-being of older people. • Accredited Visiting Service - a befriending service that provides regular visits to older people who would like more company. Our visitors are volunteers who are keen to spend time with an older person for about an hour each week to enjoy conversation and shared interests and activities. • Education: Holding education seminars for the public eg. positive ageing, Enduring Power of Attorney, WINZ. • Total Mobility Scheme: Providing assessment for people with a disability and provision of a Total Mobility card for discount taxi fares. • In-home Support: Referring on to recommended services (eg. trade services) that can provide for the necessary maintenance work to be done in client's homes.

Vaka Pasifika and Anglican Trust for Women and Children are running this FREE program in the West Auckland and North Shore areas.

Children come first: child safety and family wellbeing

Up to date information about Barnardos and the services they provide can be found here.

Barnardos are pleased to announce that they are now taking referrals for the Ministry of Justice approved safety programmes for women and children that have Protection Orders

Seminars and education on child development

Counselling for adults and children