Maa te moohio ka maarama!
Become empowered to make changes through support and understanding
Our Maareikura pathway to safety and wellbeing for waahine includes:
Waananga (programmes) focused on increasing understanding of harm in whaanau, risky situations, and the importance of safety planning.
Mauri tuu (specialist advice) about accessing protection and support from different agencies.
Kaitiaki (advocates) who will provide support and work alongside you on your journey.
Education and thoughtful planning are essential steps towards becoming free from violent relationships. Building a strong support system ensures that you are not alone on this journey.
Waananga wahine
(Women's programmes)
Our waananga offer waahine opportunities to:
Recognise abusive behaviour.
Explore the causes and effects of living with violence.
Understand the impact of violence on children and whaanau.
Prioritise personal, child, and whaanau safety.
Understand the causes of abuse and harm.
Rebuild their lives and move forward with confidence.
Additionally, waananga focus on reconnecting with whakapapa (genealogy) and strengthening whanaungatanga (relationships and friendships).
Our kaimahi encourage participants to explore their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, fostering restoration of mana and accountability.
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Ngaakau Maahaki (Men's programmes)
Designed for waahine with partners attending a men’s waananga, these waananga cover:
What to expect while they are on the programme.
How to notice and measure changes.
How to ensure your ongoing safety.
Ngaakau Marae
(Women's non-violence programme)
Designed for waahine who have used family violence, these waananga cover:
Underlying issues that enable abusive behaviours.
Patterns that lead to risk and harm in whaanau.
Strategies for coping, managing emotions, and building safer relationships.
Mauri tuu
(Specialist advice)
We can provide practical and specialist advice about:
Protection orders, including how to obtain an order and how to use the order to improve whaanau safety.
Support services available for other whaanau members, such as partners and tamariki.
Interacting with government agencies, including Work and Income, Kaainga Ora (Housing New Zealand), and Oranga Tamariki (Ministry for Children).
Accessing additional wrap-around support from other local service providers, such as K'aute Pasifika and Te Whakaruruhau (Waikato Women's Refuge).
Kaitiaki
(Advocates)
Our kaitiaki will work alongside you, offering support and encouragement as you make your own decisions at your own pace. They can assist in creating plans and preparations to ensure your safety.
Kaitiaki will listen to your story and help you explore the options available to you.