Te Whare Oranga Wairua, Māori Women Refuge Taupō

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Māori Women's Refuge Taupō

Our Kaupapa is to empower and support whānau-ora (wellness) for those who choose to live free from violence and abuse in all its forms.

Te Whare Oranga Wairua Māori Women's Refuge provides free and confidential support including 24/7 crisis support, information and advice.

Crisis Line

24/7 Crisis Line

We provide a free 24/7 Crisis Line:

0800 Refuge - 0800 733 843.

Intervention & Safe Housing

Intervention & Safe Housing

We offer 24/7 crisis intervention and residential safe housing.

Family Violence Support

Family Violence Support

We provide free confidential support, information and advice.

Advocacy Support

Advocacy Services

When you come into our service you will be allocated a dedicated Advocate whose job is to listen to you and help you achieve your goals.

Education Programmes

Education Programmes

We provide family violence education programmes for Wāhine, Tāne and Tamariki.

Kaupapa Māori

Led by Māori Wāhine supporting our community, our services are whānau-centred and sit within a kaupapa Māori framework.

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Join us for a fun whānau evening at the White Ribbon Riders Taupō Community Event and take a stand against family violence in our community! Come along and meet the crew from Te Whariki Aroha Collective this Tuesday, November 19th, from 3:30 pm to 6
This is your daily reminder to take a deep breath and be kind to yourself. www.twowrefuge.org.nz
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Our advocates can support you to make an informed decision about the options available to you and to help you implement any goals and plans you put in place. twowrefuge.org.nz
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Te Whare Oranga Wairua
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