West Auckland Women's Refuge
Family Action provides a women’s refuge for victim-survivors who are urgently seeking safety. Each case is assessed and a safety plan created with you.
Family Action provides a women’s refuge for victims who are urgently seeking safety. Each case is assessed and a safety plan created with you.
We have strong links with the women’s refuge collective and will refer you on to ensure your safety needs are meet.
We can provide:
- A safe place where you can explore your options
- Women’s refuge
- Safety plans and options
- Crisis counselling and intervention services
- Information about protection and custody issues
- Ongoing support
Common questions you might have
Some of the most frequently asked questions and answers about this service.
Our women’s refuge is a home where you can be safe. You will pay a contribution towards your and your children’s accommodation and provide your own food etc. We will help you by creating a safety plan with you, making a plan to live free from violence, and advocate on your behalf to access budgeting assistance, housing etc. You will have access to Family Action staff 7 days per week, excluding public holidays.
This will depend on your circumstances, but we will always provide assistance to access benefits you may be entitled to. Your ability to pay a contribution will not be a barrier to your safety.
You can stay for anything from one day up to three months, depending on your needs. Our advocate will work with you to create a plan and help you access housing, legal and budgeting help.
The less people who know where you are, the safer you will be. You must not tell anyone the address of the women’s refuge, both for your safety and the safety of the other women staying in the home. Being in refuge does not stop you from seeing your loved ones outside of our refuge space, so you can continue to get support from those close to you.
Supporting Survivors
Family Action provides confidential support in West Auckland for all victim-survivors of family harm, sexual harm, abuse, or trauma. Your experiences may be historical or current. We will provide support to you and your family/whānau.
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