Other Resources
Call toll-free on 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723)
Netsafe is New Zealand’s independent, non-profit online safety organisation. Taking a technology-positive approach to the challenges digital technology presents, we work to help people in New Zealand take advantage of the opportunities available through technology by providing practical tools, support and advice for managing online challenges.
We are an independent non-profit organisation with an unrelenting focus on online safety. We keep people of all ages safe online by
providing free support, advice and education seven days a week. We are driven by our vision and gear everything we do to achieving our purpose.
Phone (04) 237 6009
Address: Pember House - Level 2, 16 Hagley Street, Porirua.
What we offer:
Porirua Living Without Violence offers various programmes and education designed to assist women, children and men make sense of their experiences. These are provided by trained women and men with an extensive knowledge and understanding of family violence issues.
The agency has approval of the Ministry of Justice, Oranga Tamariki and the Department of Corrections.
The programmes
For Children:
Tamariki: A 10 week programme of individual, sibling and group sessions for children aged 5-14 yrs. An empowering and educational programme to assist children work through the impacts of being a witness or survivor of domestic violence.
For Women:
Programmes for women which provide support, education and wellbeing which help women make wise choices and to increase the safety for themselves and their children.
Behaviour Change Programmes for women who are aware that the way they express their anger and use violence and abuse against others is harmful.
For Men:
Behaviour Change Programmes for men that provide them with a structural understanding of men's violence, identifying the range of unaccepted violent behaviours and which teaches non-violent alternatives.
CAB Porirua
Call us on 04 237 8846
www.cab.org.nz
Address: Pember House Level 2, 16 Hagley Street, Porirua City Centre, Porirua 5022
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm
www.cab.org.nz
Address: Pember House Level 2, 16 Hagley Street, Porirua City Centre, Porirua 5022
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm
Services we offer
Forms and pamphlets
We hold printed forms and pamphlets on a wide range of topics including consumer rights, tenancy law, parenting after separation, and employment. We can also access and print off online government forms and other essential information.
Immigration
Our volunteers are trained to help with filling in Immigration forms and getting answers to your questions. We have a range of information booklets in several languages.
Support and advocacy
We will help with letter-writing and phone calls.
Food parcels
We are an agent for St Anne’s Pantry food bank and can tell you about other food bank options.
Justices of the Peace
JPs are available on weekdays from 12.30 to 3pm. You don’t need an appointment.
Budget advisors
Trained budget advisers hold regular clinics at CAB. Call 237 8846 to make an appointment. Bring bank statements, loan agreements, bills, pay slips or Work and Income printout.
Benefit advocates
We have specially trained volunteers who can assist with questions about Work and Income benefits. Call 237 8846 to make an appointment.
Photocopying
There is no charge for printing online forms and information. Personal black and white photocopying is 10 cents a sheet.
For a small koha
Scanning documents to an email address or USB
Use of computer with internet access
Use of landline for NZ calls.
Wellington Office (04) 589 9442
Our kaupapa
The outcomes we are striving to achieve
At Emerge Aotearoa, we are committed to helping people be the best they can be. Emerge Aotearoa exists to help strengthen whānau together, so that communities thrive and greater equity is achieved.
Our Services
Wellbeing Support
Ignite Aotearoa – Flexible, online support to strengthen the wellbeing of yourself and your people, so whānau, workplaces and communities can thrive.
Addiction Support
Emerge Aotearoa provides individual services that support people in their immediate and long-term recovery from an alcohol or other drug addiction.
Cultural Support
We value diversity at Emerge Aotearoa and have many support workers that share the same culture as clients to help them feel more comfortable in their recovery journey.
Deaf Mental Health Support
At Emerge Aotearoa we provide personalised support to people experiencing mental distress who are hearing impaired.
Day Programmes
Emerge Aotearoa offers a range of activity and recovery-focused day programmes which help people to improve their day-to-day lives and living skills.
EaseUp
EaseUp, a pilot programme that supports young people experiencing alcohol and drug issues in the Tāmaki region, was launched in 2019.
Child, Youth & Whānau Residential Services and Community Support
Emerge Aotearoa provides residential and community support services for children and youth who have mental health or addiction issues or require care and protection services.
Alcohol & Other Drugs Services
Emerge Aotearoa provides individual treatment programmes that support people in their immediate and long-term recovery from an alcohol or other drug addiction.
Multi Systemic Therapy
Multi Systemic Therapy (MST) is a community-based programme that can help families/whānau manage a young person’s challenging behaviour.
Mobile Community Support
Emerge Aotearoa offers flexible and mobile community based support for people who are living independently, but not necessarily alone, in their community.
Flexible Disability Support
At Emerge Aotearoa’s Flexible Disability Support Service, we work with young people to build a support network around the goals they want to achieve.
Employment Support
Emerge Aotearoa provides employment support services for people with mental illness or disabilities to help them transition back into the workplace.
Wish You Were Here is a community for young people living with grief and loss in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Run by bereaved young people, for bereaved young people - Wish You Were Here takes the form of social meet-ups, events and an online journal.
What is your core business?/ Chiropractor
whatisyourcorebusiness@gmail.com
Shelley Cheyne is a local chiropractor who has written a book to help teens and pre-teens gain perspective on the challenges of the teenage years. It is also to give insight to parents on what their teens and pre-teens may be experiencing.
There are too many suicides in this region and it was written in response to that.
It is to start the conversations early and in doing so reduce the likelihood of depression and anxiety so suicide is not an option.
Challenge 2000 is a youth development agency which has served young people and their families across the Wellington region and beyond for over 30 years. We seek to help young people grow into their best selves through a variety of services and programmes, including education, youth justice, personal mentoring, and leadership development.Contact details:
Telephone: 04 477 6827
Email: info@challenge2000.org.nz