Welcome
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We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our services, programmes, and how we can support you and your whānau.
Kia kaha, stay strong, your journey to safety and wellbeing starts here.
Welcome, Kia ora, Talofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Namaste, Kia orāna, مالس , Salām
At Ōtepoti Dunedin Whānau Refuge we offer a range of confidential, professional services including crisis response, advocacy, and ongoing support as you navigate your journey towards safety, stability, and independence.
Our Message: “Ōtepoti Dunedin Whānau Refuge provides essential services to support women and children experiencing whānau- family violence. We offer safe and confidential crisis response support, trauma-informed and whānau led advocacy, and therapeutic services providing specialised support. Ōteptoi Dunedin Whānau Refuge provides a crucial role in ensuring safety, empowerment, and long-term well-being for those affected by whānau-family violence”.
Our values are grounded within an Holistic Wellness framework and shaped by Te Ao Māori:
Kaitiakitanga: A korowai of protection to care, guide, encourage, and empower our community to live lives free from whānau-family violence through meaningful and strong connections within our rohe.
Manaakitanga: We demonstrate care and support through the expression of aroha, hospitality, generosity, and mutual respect with all whanau that we walk alongside.
Wairuatanga: We honour holistic wellbeing the connection to oneself and their environment. We actively seek to connect and or reconnect whanau with whakapapa to rebuild a strong sense of belonging nurturing hope in their journey of healing.
Advocacy and Support Services Holistic Support
We provide comprehensive support tailored to the needs of each individual and whānau. This includes assistance with accessing medical care, financial aid, housing, and other essential services.
Whānau Specialist Tamariki-(Child) Practitioners focus on the rights of the tamaiti-child, their mana, resilience, strengths, wellbeing, empowerment, and safety. We ensure the voice of the tamaiti is heard, valued, and respected.
We advocate and support tamariki-(children) from ages 4-12 years old who have experienced or been exposed to whānau-family violence. While tamariki-children can be incredibly resilient, the impacts of whānau-family violence can potentially have long-term consequences on their sense of self-worth, education, relationships, and wellbeing. Our educative, therapeutic programmes for tamariki (children) encompass individual and group sessions. These sessions are conducted by dedicated advocates who prioritize the well-being, rights, and empowerment of each tamariki/child.
1:1 sessions or group sessions are confidential and free.
Our specialist programmes are between 8-14 weeks.
For more information or please email community@odwr.nz
ŌTEPOTI-DUNEDIN
WHĀNAU REFUGE
WAYS WE SUPPORT
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Anei au, tō pou whirinaki.
I'm here, I'll support you.
Get Involved
Join us by volunteering for our after hours crisis response team, raising donations, or fundraising to support our mission of advocating for those in our community affected by whānau family violence. Your involvement can make a significant positive impact, contributing to a safer community for all affected by these challenges. Together, let's make a difference and create positive change
Spread the Word
Help us create awareness and be a catalyst for positive change in addressing whānau family violence. Support us by sharing our webpage, social media posts, subscribe to our BLOG. Together, we can amplify our efforts to promote understanding,
offer support.
Become a Volunteer
Join our team as a volunteer for our vital after-hours crisis response team, where your commitment will directly support individuals and whānau affected by whānau family violence. Your role will be crucial in providing immediate assistance and support during critical times.
Donate Today
Your donation or other forms of support are crucial to our ability to provide comprehensive assistance to individuals and whānau experiencing whānau family violence. Whether through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or donating essential resources. Together, we can make a significant difference in our community Join us in making a positive impact today through your contribution, financial or otherwise.
21 Grosvenor Street, Kensington, Dunedin 9012, New Zealand
CONTACT
ŌTEPOTI-DUNEDIN WHĀNAU REFUGE
03-466 3220