Tautoko mō te whānau
Support for whānau
We can support whānau with a range of things … all you need to do is get in touch.
From helping you deal with agencies, sort bills, or even get your nephew that new job!
We provide whanaungatanga and manaakitanga for whānau who don’t have that or who might just need a little extra support.
Use our online referral form. Phone 0800 514 358 to leave a message.
*Please note that all referrals are allocated on a Monday. So if you submit a referral form on a Tuesday, for example, it will be processed the following Monday.
KAI
We offer emergency kai parcels for whānau throughout Te Tauihu through our Te Pātaka network.
SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY
Whānau in need of support or a listening ear can get in touch with our Kaitūhono-a-Hapori.
Kia tūhono te whānau ki:
Helping with bills
Counselling
Sorting health needs
Transport to appointments
Being with whānau for important appointments
Navigating whānau to other services that will be helpful to them and their situation
P. A.T. H Planning (Dreaming – determining goals and stepping out how to get there)
Obtaining ID (Birth Cert, Passport, 18+ Card)
Driver Licence (Learner, Restricted, Full)
Advocacy with Government agencies and other organisations
Advocacy with medical professionals and doctors
Advocacy with lawyers and support in court
Support at Whānau Group conferences
Te Reo/Tikanga Mentoring
Assistance with Emergency Housing/Transitional Housing
Use our online referral form.
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
If you are a Job Seeker with Work and Income, our Kaitūhono-a-Mahi can help whānau on the hunt for a new job or looking to upskill or find a new direction.
Contact Work and Income direct on Ph. 0800 559 009 or via the MyMSD App to request a referral to the service