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Ōtepoti Dunedin Whānau Refuge

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    Ōtepoti Dunedin Whānau Refuge provides programmes and support for wāhine - women, tamariki - children and rangatahi - youth who are experiencing domestic violence.

    We support a pathway to safety, regardless of ethnicity, gender identity or socio-economic circumstances.

    Our services range from programmes, group and individual support, advocating for women within the justice system, with police, protection orders, schools and other social and government agencies.  We provide safe house refuge for women and whānau who are in crisis.  

    If you are in immediate crisis due to domestic violence please call our 24/7 Crisis Line 0800 REFUGE

    Services Provided

    Abuse and violence support

    Our services range from programmes, group and individual support, advocating for women within the justice system, with police, protection orders, schools and other social and government agencies.

    Service types

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

    We provide safe house refuge for women and whānau who are in crisis.  

    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.
    Pregnancy and parenting
    Pregnancy and parenting support for family/whānau.

    Service types

    • Family / whānau support
    Social work
    Advocacy, information and support for you and your family/whānau.

    Charges

    The service is free and confidential.

    Age groups

    • Child / Tamariki
    • Youth / Rangatahi
    • Adult / Pakeke

    How do I access this service?

    • Contact us
    • Referral
    • Make an appointment
    • Walk in

    Fees and Charges Categorisation

    • Free