Living Violence Free

16 Hagley Street, Porirua City Centre, Porirua

Contact Details

Phone (04) 237 6009
Email manager@livingviolencefree.nz

Street Address

Pember House - Level 2
16 Hagley Street
Porirua 5022

Description

Formerly know as Porirua Living Without Violence.

Living Violence Free works to enable all people in Aotearoa to live their life free from family violence: to ensure they are thriving, and their wellbeing is enhanced; and to actively engage and support change in the attitudes and behaviours of those who use violence.

Objectives:
  • To work to reduce Family Violence
  • To focus on increasing the safety of people who are impacted by violence, and reducing the possibility of further harm
  • To hold accountable the people who use violence

By providing:

  • Support services and Safety Programmes to all affected by family violence  
  • Behaviour Change educational programmes in order to break the cycle of violence by providing the tools for lifelong change.
  • Raising awareness of the impact of family violence.

Staff

Our programmes are provided by trained women and men with an extensive knowledge and understanding of family violence issues.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Hours

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr).

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Abuse and violence support
Stopping violence services

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, A longer appointment time

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Region

Wellington


https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/community-health-and-social-services/social/living-violence-free/