Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Lakes is the ACC provider for care of children, adolescents and adults who have been subjected to sexual assault.
The service is available 24/7, with an on-call Sexual Assault Assessment and Treatment Service (SAATS) Medical Officer to coordinate the required and timely medical response.
The service offers health examination including the collection of forensic evidence as needed in a dedicated SAATS consulting suite at Rotorua Hospital.
The service involves a formal collaboration between the Lakes, Ministry of Social Development (MSD) / Oranga Tamariki and NZ Police and is also supported by Victim Support Service, Sexual Abuse Counselling Services and Atawhai Services based in Rotorua.
There is a designated SAATS team, including medical staff and registered nurses, who are trained in the assessment and management of sexual assault and who have also undertaken formal sexual assault training.
Where to find us: We are located next to the Women's Clinic in Bridgeman South.
See the Rotorua Hospital Grounds map here.