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021 0290 0701Family Support
Culturally grounded support for individuals and families. Programme names are explained in plain language below.
Who the support is for
Families seeking support to make positive change. Vaka Pasifika is Pacific-led and welcomes people from all cultural groups who meet eligibility and catchment requirements.
What support can include
- Weekly sessions with support workers
- Advocacy with agencies
- Help identifying and accessing community resources
- Working alongside other services
Eligibility and service area
Support is described as available in the Upper North Harbour area, West Auckland and South Auckland. Eligibility is also determined by catchment area.
Location and delivery
Support may be delivered on site, in the client’s home, or at an agreed community venue. Delivery may be individual or group-based depending on the programme.
What to expect
You do not need to know the right programme name before you get in touch. The team will listen and help identify useful next steps.
Programmes
Fisi - Bloom
support for victim-survivors of family violence
Objective
Culturally appropriate, multi-layered support.
What it includes
- Physical-safety planning
- Emotional support
- Clear information about rights
- Help navigating justice and legal systems
- Help identifying and accessing financial, housing and other support
CostFreeTo'a 'i loto - Strength within
non-violence programme
Objective
Supports participants to change behaviour patterns that place themselves or others at risk.
What it includes
- Delivered individually or in a group
- Available to men and women in separately delivered settings
Length12 weeksCostFreeMatua and Me
parenting support
Objective
Builds safe, strong and meaningful relationships between parents and children.
What it includes
- Based on positive-parenting principles
- Focuses on both parent and child enjoying their role within the family
Length10 weekly sessionsCostFreeWhanau Ora
family-centred support
Objective
Journeys alongside families to make meaningful changes and achieve goals and aspirations. Duration may range from one to three years depending on family needs.
LengthOne to three yearsCostFreeRelationship Support
communication and safe relationships
Objective
Builds effective communication skills and promotes healthy, functional and safe relationships, delivered in a culturally appropriate way.
CostFree
A calm first step
Not sure where to begin? That is okay.
You do not need to know the correct programme name before you get in touch. Tell us what you need and the team will help you take the next step.
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Tell us what you need
Call, email or use the referral form.
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We listen and guide
Our team helps identify the most useful support.
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Move forward together
You can decide what happens next.
Contact us
We are here to help.
Email us
info@vakapasifika.org.nzHours
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Postal address
PO Box 81036, Whenuapai, Auckland 0618