Information and External Support

  • This organisation supports people using violence who are looking to change their behaviour, and the people supporting them to do so. Learn how to take steps towards a safer future for you and your whānau.

    Learn more about them on Change is Possible

    or by calling their FREEPHONE on 0800 456 450

  • The Family Violence Info Line is better known as Are you OK. Their website has a list of family violence services and how to contact them. They offer support 7 days a week from 9am – 11pm.

    Learn more about them on ARE YOU OK ?

    or by calling their FREEPHONE on 0800 456 450

  • Healthline can help if you can’t get a nurse or doctor, or if you’re concerned about something. They provide support 24/7.

    Learn more about them on HEALTHLINE NZ

    or by calling their FREEPHONE on 0800 611 116

  • The Police are available 24/7 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger. In an emergency, you don’t need permission from the person being harmed to call the Police.

    Not safe to talk? Stay on the line. Without talking, follow the instructions from call-takers and menus. Press buttons when asked.

    Freephone 111

    If you’re deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired you can use 111 TXT to contact the Police in an emergency.

    TEXT them on 111

  • Safe to talk provide confidential support from trained specialists to anyone who has experienced sexual harm. If you’re unsure whether you have experienced sexual harm, you can talk to them about it. They’re available 24/7.

    Learn more about them on Safe to Talk

    or by calling their FREEPHONE on 0800 044 334

    or TEXT them on 4334

  • Shakti provides free 24/7 multi-lingual crisis-line for migrant and refugee women.

    Learn more about them on SHAKTI

    or by calling their FREEPHONE on 0800SHAKTI

  • Shine offers 24/7 support:

    • to anyone experiencing family violence

    • to anyone worried about their own harmful behaviour

    • if you’re worried about someone else.

    Learn more about them on 2SHINE

    or by calling their FREEPHONE on 0508 744 633

  • Sorted offers New Zealand financial planning information and calculators to help with managing money.

    Learn more about them on SORTED

  • Women’s Refuge offer services for women and their children experiencing family violence. They’re available 24/7.

    Learn more about them on Women’s Refuse Website

    or by calling their FREEPHONE on 0800 733 843

Useful Links

Employment Relations Authority
Office of privacy Commissioner
Employment New Zealand
WorkSafe NZ
Ministry of Justice
Immigration New Zealand